After visits by Obama and Clinton to its editorial board, perusing their records, and watching the national and Wisconsin campaigns, and considering what's best for the country, they have endorsed Senator Obama.
The endorsement contends that issue differences between the campaign are minor. However, Obama is best able to achieve change.
Furthermore, the editorial makes it clear that the Clinton talking points about Obama are simply false.
In an interview with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Editorial Board on Wednesday, the first-term senator proved himself adept at detail and vision. They are not mutually exclusive.
The editorial goes on to say that Obama has a detailed and nuanced view of the issues.
One place Obama really has the edge in his ability to move people toward politics, thus changing American politics and policy.
It is precisely the excitement that we see in the candidate and his supporters in their demands for change. This promises to alter the political landscape and dynamics for the better, energizing youth for service and involvement as we haven't seen in a very long time.
In Clinton, there is the potential for déjà vu all over again. Right or wrong, she is a polarizing figure who excites all the wrong kinds of political passions.
They also don't buy the claim that Clinton is superior when it comes to experience.
His experience as community organizer, state legislator, U.S. senator and campaigner who took a dream and became a credible contender measures up well against Clinton's experience as poverty lawyer, first lady and U.S. senator.
I tend to think that endorsements don't make much difference, but this one might -- if the Obama campaign can get this in positive campaign ads for the closing days of the campaign.