Wow – just wow. This is a whole new ballgame you guys. The Des Moines Register has just announced that they’re backing Hillary Clinton in the state’s Democratic Caucuses on January 3rd and I couldn’t be happier. Here’s what what they had to say...
The choice, then, comes down to preparedness: Who is best prepared to confront the enormous challenges the nation faces — from ending the Iraq war to shoring up America’s middle class to confronting global climate change?
The job requires a president who not only understands the changes needed to move the country forward but also possesses the discipline and skill to navigate the reality of the resistant Washington power structure to get things done.
That candidate is New York Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton.
Make the jump cos there’s a whole lot more...
From working for children’s rights as a young lawyer, to meeting with leaders around the world as first lady, to emerging as an effective legislator in her service as a senator, every stage of her life has prepared her for the presidency.
That readiness to lead sets her apart from a constellation of possible stars in her party, particularly Barack Obama, who also demonstrates the potential to be a fine president. When Obama speaks before a crowd, he can be more inspirational than Clinton. Yet, with his relative inexperience, it’s hard to feel as confident he could accomplish the daunting agenda that lies ahead.
You guys, Hillary’s been running the gauntlet for over 15 years. She’s been attacked 24/7 by the right wing haters, been vetted nine ways to Sunday and has endured more than the vast majority of us will ever have to endure, and she’s still standing strong, getting results, and has become someone I can be proud to call my candidate.
And by getting results I don’t just mean a speech here and there or the odd vote. She’s spearheaded efforts on behalf of our troops, children, women, our environment, working families... the list goes on and on and on. Don’t believe me? Check out some of my many diaries on her accomplishments and plans for moving our nation forward from day one if we’re smart enough to send her to the White House.
This lady’s tested, vetted and ready to lead like nobody else.
I mean sure, her rivals are smart and can deliver a great speech. They’re all accomplished in their own right. But let’s face it – Sen. Obama’s never been tested as a leader or for that matter, as a candidate prior to this election. Sure he went to Harvard (but then didn’t George W. Bush?) and he’s inspiring when alone up on a stage and delivering a speech.
But does this make him more qualified to lead our nation in these troubled times?
The Register’s endorsement talks of the attacks on Hillary over the years, and of how perceptions of many Americans remain stuck in the 90s...
Her record in the Senate belies those images. Today, she’s widely praised for working across the aisle with Sam Brownback, Lindsey Graham and other Republicans.
Determination to succeed and learning from her mistakes have been hallmarks of Clinton’s life. She grew up in Park Ridge, Ill., graduated from Wellesley College and earned a law degree from Yale. As first lady in Arkansas, she was both strategist and idealist, borne out by her commitment to children and families. As the nation’s first lady, she in essence spent eight years as a diplomat, traveling to more than 80 countries and advocating for human rights.
In the Senate, she has earned a reputation as a workhorse who does not seek the limelight. She honed knowledge of defense on the Senate Armed Services Committee. She has proactively served rural and urban New York and worked in the national interest, strengthening the Children’s Health Insurance Program.
Clinton is tough. Tested by rough politics and personal trials, she’s demonstrated strength, resolve and resilience.
Can she inspire the nation? Clinton is still criticized in some quarters as being too guarded and calculating. (As president, when she makes a mistake, she should just say so.)
Indeed, Obama, her chief rival, inspired our imaginations. But it was Clinton who inspired our confidence. Each time we met, she impressed us with her knowledge and her competence.
The times demand results. We believe as president she’ll do what she’s always done in her life: Throw herself into the job and work hard. We believe Hillary Rodham Clinton can do great things for our country.
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Hat tip to DC Democrat for pointing out another article on the front page of the Des Moines Register today.
What Qualities Are Most Essential In Our Next President
After mapping out how fucked up things are right now, they close with this...
The times call for competence. Americans want their government to work again.
The times call for readiness to lead. Americans want their country to do great things again. They’ll regain trust in their government when they see a president make that happen.
THAT my friends, is why they decided to support Hillary in this race.
Food for thought.