From the
Contra Costa Times (a suburban San Francisco paper out of neighboring Contra Costa County):
[Obama] is reminiscent of John Kennedy, who was about the same age as Obama when he was elected president in 1960. Like Kennedy, Obama is intelligent, articulate and inclusive. His message of hope has broad appeal because it is presented in a magnetic manner that is encouraging and avoids ideological bombast. He has demonstrated class and poise in what has become a sometimes nasty primary season. bama represents a new generation that is coming of age politically, with its own experiences and views. It is a generation that was not torn by the divisiveness of the Vietnam War nor the excesses of the Cold War. The Illinois senator offers the energy of youth along with an eagerness and intelligence to address some of the leading challenges of our time: health care, new sources of energy, economic globalization and saving Social Security for his and later generations. Obama has a rare combination of youthful optimism and mature sagacity that have made him a national leader and one who would be the best choice for the Democratic presidential nomination.
From the
Albuquerque Tribune:
The Tribune believes Obama has reawakened the imagination, work ethic and hope of Americans coast to coast and across the political spectrum — particularly among the nation's youngest voters who finally seem engaged in their country and their future.
In this dream, he wins the nomination of his party, prevails in November and leads America back to the progressive promised land.
There, a united America walks its democratic talk.
There, its Constitution — in particular its Bill of Rights — once again reigns supreme.
There, Americans stand shoulder to shoulder against any and all foes, not as conservatives or liberals, Republicans or Democrats, not as men or women, black, white, Hispanic or American Indian, but as Americans.
It has been a very long time since America had the leadership of someone who could disarm us of our pessimism, remind us of our roots and heritage and insist that we can solve America's enormous problems together. Instead of an impassable American mountain, Obama sees a team of American mountaineers plodding toward the summit.
There, law rules, not men.
There, every citizen is equally free and accountable.
There, opportunity, ability and hard work determine our individual and collective dreams.
We enthusiastically endorse the presidential aspirations of Obama as the candidate in the New Mexico Democratic caucus most capable and willing to lead this country by challenging each and every one of its citizens to do what needs doing — achieve the American dream, rooted in those famous words: life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
