The Denver Post is one of the two largest newspapers in Colorado, along with it's business partner, The Rocky Mountain News.
Colorado is a Super Tuesday state, and the latest polling shows a close race (Obama up by 2 points).
Here are some excerpts from the Post's endorsement, which will run in their Sunday edition:
Whether the oldest political party (with roots dating back to Thomas Jefferson) chooses the first African-American or the first woman to bear its standard, it will send a powerful message that the promise of "liberty and justice for all" truly does mean all Americans.
But as important as that symbolism is, Democrats have an even greater responsibility: to pick the most qualified candidate to lead America at a time when it faces great challenges at home and abroad.
Measured by her long record in public life and her thoughtful proposals to deal with America's most pressing problems, The Post believes that candidate is New York Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton.
And they make a great point about their health care plans:
Obama has criticized Clinton's health care plan because it requires citizens to buy coverage while subsidizing low-income workers. But Obama's voluntary plan simply won't work, any more than a voluntary Social Security plan could work. By allowing seemingly healthy people to avoid buying insurance, Obama would simply saddle the taxpayers with the costs of their care if and when they are stricken by such catastrophic illnesses as cancer.
Colorado Congresswoman Diana DeGette endorsed Clinton in November:
"Hillary Clinton has the strength and experience we need in the next President of the United States," said Rep. DeGette. "Under her leadership, we will finally provide quality, affordable health care for every American. These challenging times call for a leader with Hillary Clinton’s ability to hit the ground running on her first day in the White House."
A leading proponent of stem cell research, Rep. DeGette achieved national prominence as the chief architect of the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act that would overturn President Bush’s ban on federal funding of embryonic stem cell research and institute a strict ethical framework for stem cell research. DeGette also played a vital role in reauthorizing the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), which provides health care to more than 6 million kids, and is a leading advocate for consumer product and food safety in the House.