And the hits keep on coming.
I feel a little like Alice in Wonderland. Up appears to be down and vice versa. Is this all a dream I'll awake from? Is this really real?
The answer: Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus.
I think this year I'd actually believe it.
Shockingly, The Salt Lake Tribune has endorsed Democrat Barack Obama for President today. It gets better. Not only does the editorial board endorse Obama they say we NEED Obama. And, not only do we need him, but the world needs him.
The article appears in today's edition:
A simple choice: The nation needs Barack Obama in the White House
This is astounding. The LA Times, The Chicago Tribune, and now The Salt Lake Tribune?
This is a scenario that could not have been made into a Hollywood movie. No one would believe it. Imagine if you will, being a screen writer making a pitch: "Okay here's the story.... A skinny black dude with an Arab sounding name takes America by storm and gets endorsements from all manner of conservative newspapers... even UTAH...." You'd hear the laughter following you for miles as you were ran out of town.
I encourage everyone to check this out. Here's the first couple of paragraphs:
The next U.S. president will lead a nation that remains embroiled in two wars and is beset by an economic meltdown more severe than any since the Great Depression.
By necessity, the country's next commander in chief must also be its mender in chief, capable of inspiring his angry and divided constituents to join together in a recovery project to restore the peace, prosperity, and self-confidence we once knew.
We fear that a lesser effort may be insufficient to reverse America's slide toward economic, political and societal chaos. The times require dramatic and comprehensive change.
The presidential candidates know it, and have made it their mantra.
Most Americans know it, and, in growing numbers, are demanding it.
The countries that have long depended upon the United States for enlightened global leadership long for it.
For the sake of all, and for those who follow us, we must have it.
The editorial board of The Salt Lake Tribune believes that Barack Obama can deliver it.
Now for my favorite section:
Then, out of nowhere, and without proper vetting, the impetuous McCain picked Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate. She quickly proved grievously underequipped to step into the presidency should McCain, at 72 and with a history of health problems, die in office. More than any single factor, McCain's bad judgment in choosing the inarticulate, insular and ethically challenged Palin disqualifies him for the presidency.
Still, we have compelling reasons for endorsing Obama on his merits alone. Under the most intense scrutiny and attacks from both parties, Obama has shown the temperament, judgment, intellect and political acumen that are essential in a president that would lead the United States out of the crises created by President Bush, a complicit Congress and our own apathy.
Somebody pinch me, I think we're actually going to do it this year!!!
Update: Thanks go out to vcthree, who states this paper endorsed Bush in '04 and '08.