Pittsburgh paper endorses Obama

I am extra proud to be a Pittsburgher today.

GO OBAMA !!!!

"He offers real change, a vision of an America that can move past not only racial tensions but also the political partisanship that has so bedeviled it."

Finally, they're getting it. :) I'm a Steeler's fan today! :)

Me too.

That is as good a summary of what I am seeing as any I have read in any paper in the country. Oh, and "bitter"? That means "frustrated and angry". I saw a gas pump with premium for over $4 the other day. Can anyone other than me recall President Bush saying that if oil prices rose he would pick up a phone and call the Saudis and tell them to cool it? How dumb were we to believe that nonsense? So I'd say a lot of us have some reasons to feel somewhat bitter, wouldn't you? People have lied to us, and thought we'd just keep swallowing politicians' lies, over and over and over again. No more.

Perfectly stated:
"The litany of criticisms heaped on Sen. Obama by the Clinton camp, simultaneously doing the work of the Republicans, is as illustrative as anything of which one is which. These are the cynical responses of the old politics to the new." I hope this endorsement helps Obama and he can pull of a victory in PA. Maybe that will be enough to convince Senator Clinton to bow out gracefully.

I am always proud to be a Pittsburgher, but not so proud to be a reader of the PG.

PA has the chance of making a major difference. Show the Clintons that their dynasty does not fit the requirements of a nation that needs to re-group, re-think and re-focus.

It is heart-warming to see the Gazette rise to the occasion. Bravo!!

Good for Pittsburgh - vote for the future with Obama!

Ted in Pitt: I hear you. Spread the word buddy, lets end this thing!

Fair-minded people see the light. Hillary is not evil, see is a Clinton thru-and-thru. Obama is straight. This election is about America's future!

I AM IRISH CATHOLIC WHO SUPPORTS OBAMA BECAUSE HE IS TRULY HONEST . HE WILL LEAD OUR COUNTRY AND THE WORLD TO A BETTER FUTURE.

A sure way to get Mc Cain elected

Endorsement after endorsement, a flood of new energized young voters. Obama is clearly the one with the momentum to carry the Democrats to victory in November. It is up to Pennsylvania voters to put the offical stamp on his campaign and help to unite this party as it prepares to compete against McCain.

Why? Because your an American hating liberal, or that you just want one to become president?

That was a great write up! Excellent way of looking at things, and hopefully it will put this bloody Democratic battle to rest.

I'm so proud of my great city for so eloquently placing this "battle" into perspective!

McCain should have been the endorsement.

Obama is nothing but a well-spoken charlatan. He offers old socialism, old class divisions, old arguments of taxing the rich, old arguments of continuing to prop up social security and ignore foreign matters such as trade and wars we are still in.

He stands for lack of attention, lack of focus, lack of deep conviction, and lack of true character.

There are candidates who are better than the current field, such as Colin Powell and Al Gore and Joe Lieberman. They are not running. Don't make Obama into something he is not. Why give benefit of the doubt in such an important decision?

Thank you Yinzers.

hey Hillary, I hear Mccain has a Vp slot open

Good for you!! Tell it like it is; she is divisive and more concerned about herself then she is concerned about her party. I wouldn't want her on my team, I wouldn't want her working for me, why would I want her leading the free world? Another bullheaded, narrow visioned, "me"-centered politician. No thanks. Let's learn to think big.

Senator Barack Obama a Beacon of Hope. A Uniter. I'm so glad our major Newspaper recognized the true candidate, Senator Barack Obama who can lead this great country to a bright and promising future. Barack is a great leader and I truly believe from the bottom of my heart he can bring us the changes we all are looking for.
God Bless The United States of America, the Home of the Brave.
God Bless Senator Barack Obama, the Beacon of hope.
Vote for Obama '08.
Thank you Pittsburgh.

Barack Obama for President of the UNITED States of America.

I moved out of Pittsburgh 8 years ago for a job in New York, although Clinton is my current senator, I support Obama for the presidency 100%. You made the right choice Pittsburgh Post-Gazette -- Thank you!!

Go Pittsburgh! This Texan is equally proud of the Post-Gazette's clarity & wisdom in endorsing Obama. PA voters, please follow Pittsburgh's choice--Obama for our future.

I second Ted. We need Mr. Obama, now.

I'm from Maryland, although I grew up within bicycle distance to Hanover, PA (and Gettysburg), and my father now lives the Great State. It's up to Pennsylvania to wrap up this nominating contest, so that the entire country can start getting ready to finally start undoing some of Bush's disaster next January. I really hope you guys vote for Barack Obama - Senator Clinton is a fine candidate, and either would be a VAST improvement over Bush, but since she just isn't going to get a majority of the votes, please, Pennsylvania, give a win, any win, to Barack. We're all just counting on you to bring this to a close on a high note.
Thanks, from Maryland.

How pathetic that the paper endorses a specific candidate instead of openly reporting on their respective positions. What a typical working class mentality that you need someone to tell you how to think. You should be proud.

Go Pittsburgh! (waving a towel)

Great Endorsement for a Great Candidate!

Obama 08!

BTW, Yes, I AM bitter!

I applaud the post gazette for its endorsement of Obama. Many see Obama as the future of politics but i liken him somewhat to our founding fathers in that his optimism can be seen as "hot air" but with support maybe he can help restore what was once a government of, by, and for the people.

Dear Friends in Pensylvania,

I can only plead to everyone to cast their ballot for obama. We can't have a president with such a low profile of character...HRC...resorting all the time to negativity to climb up! She is always trying to catalysed on just something to show to the public that she is the right person! Why didn't Obama even bother himself
to try to sink her on her false claim abou the bosnia trip? It proves maturity and charater.
Because of such president in the white The HRC we have lost repect in the world.
Pensylvani go for obama! Thanks and God bless you!

Absolutely spot on. We have the chance to turn the page in this election.

This editorial/endorsement sums it up perfectly. Obama is the future, Clinton is the past. PA voters - take your pick.

I wonder how Clinton and her supporters are going to try an downplay this one.

It worries me everyday that Clinton will get the nomination and that not only will America be left without a choice (again), but this country will be deprived of a once in a lifetime leadership!

Obama is the one to bring our country and the world back together. We must let the fresh reasoning and attitude of Senator Obama continue his journey to bringing back the sense and sensibility of our nation as well as mending damaged relations with the nations of the world that have been so deeply alienated by the present administration.

About time!

your nuts

There you have it folks. The past vs the future. Where do you want to go?

Well done to the PIttsburgh paper for discerning its way past the negative Clinton attacks on a generational change in Democrat politics. No one decries Hillary;s intellect or drive; but her ability to " go nasty" is visible in this campaign. Obama will rescue America's damaged brand abroad; McCain will declare war on Iran - if Cheney doesnt do it before the election to " fix it" for McCain. Obama is the only hope for America being at peace in the next 8 years.

Well done to the PIttsburgh paper for discerning its way past the negative Clinton attacks on a generational change in Democrat politics. No one decries Hillary;s intellect or drive; but her ability to " go nasty" is visible in this campaign. Obama will rescue America's damaged brand abroad; McCain will declare war on Iran - if Cheney doesnt do it before the election to " fix it" for McCain. Obama is the only hope for America being at peace in the next 8 years.

I am so glad to see this. The reasons for their support is aptly and beautifully put. OBAMA!

Awesome!

No more liars in Washington!

To use Gettysburg as a metaphor for a Democratic brouhaha is an insult to those brave Americans who fought and died there. As an ex-Pennsylvania resident who has been to Gettysburg many time and felt the deep emotions associated with that historic venue, I am offended by the association of true heroes with a duet of pretenders to the office of President of the United States of America!

Yes! Come on, Pennsylvania! Time to put this race to a close so Senator Obama can start running against Senator McCain. You can end this with a big win for Sen. Obama on Tuesday! I have lots of family in Pittsuburgh and have spent lots of time there. I am proud of you too!

The tagg "Elitist", was given by Hillary Clinton. So, this has nothing to do with Barack Obama. She has the right to say whatever she want's even with the risk of demeaning herself, but at the end of the day is up to the people to decide. And politics is all about the future and Pittsburgh, Will Not Let America Down.

You weren't proud before?! How unpatriotic!

I am so excited to live in West PA. We can lead the nation with our vote, and I for one lost respect for Hillary when she turned against Obama when he did not choose his words carefully. Hillary has expected us to forgive her instantly when she lied about taking enemy fire in Bosnia, as First Lady. I saw the video of her walking off the plane like Royalty. How can she lie about that, call it a mistake, and then pounce on her democratic colleague for a poor use of words?

I am happy to vote for Obama at this point

The Post-Gazette got it right. Very well said.

Go Pennsylvania! Yes we can!

I hope the rest of the state follows suite and does not get caught in the old school politcal games being offered up as "experience". Who in this country needs more of that same old (tired) stuff (SOS).

Don't buy into the polictics of division folks vote for Change!

And another Media Outlet drinks the Kool Aid.

Obama hates Caucasians and the media thinks that this attitude is ok.

Great job Pittsburgh. My Godson is on the basketball team @ the Univ. of Pitt Austin Wallace,just like Obama he's a great man! Peace and love from ATL!

I'm English, watching all this from afar, like many in the world. Obama really is the best choice America could make. He is a walking PR advert for what is best about the country. After Bush, who could better restore America's image around the world.

This is nothing like Gettysburg.

GO RED SOX!

Remember when newspapers used to report the news? Now it seems they treat us like pawns in their idealistic game. Luckily, most of us are not sheep to be herded into the corrals of complacency.

The Wikipedia article wrote:
Raised in a politically conservative family,[3] she volunteered for Republican candidate Barry Goldwater in the United States presidential election of 1964.[4] Her parents encouraged her to pursue the career of her choice.[5]

In 1965, Hillary Rodham enrolled in Wellesley College. She became active in politics and served as the president of the Wellesley College Chapter of the College Republicans.

VOTE OBAMA 08 YES! THE CHANGE AMERICA NEEDS.

remember when our troops are still in iraq in 2013

The first time in my life you'll find me rooting for Pittsburgh. Very nice article, well written. Lets wrap this thing up Pennsylvania!

Don't be mistaken by all the rah rah of Senator Obama. I am a life long dem, but a cautious one. I don't like what is seeping from around the edges of his candidacy. Be careful you Pens. The devil you get may just be your downfall.

A concerned Nevadan- Kay

Could not have said it bettter. the old politics is fighting the new one Obamacan 08!!!!!!!

Right on---the old guard democrats and the republicans really are pushing for hillary--what will happen to their jobs if Obama gets in-?

Good thing! I'd rather have a slightly arrogant president than a malicious one.

It's a shame a Pennsylvania newspaper does not support the people of Pensylvania after Obama's "slam" on the whole state. Maybe it is because the people running the newspaper are, like Obama, not in touch with the voice of the people.

OBAMA represents the future of America.....McCain and Hillary only offer more of the same failed politics of the past. America is about moving forward, not about taking a step back......

I am extra proud to be a former Pittsburgher! All America is ready to move forward and away from divisive politics of the past 8 dark years of our history. Barack Obama represents a unique and genuine break from the past and who has the best chance to restore America's strength and credibility at home and internationally.

Good for them. Being from New York, I have more confidence in Obama.

I was born, raised, educated, and married in PIttsburgh. I appreciate that the Post-Gazette made their decision by balancing the issues and the character of the candidates. They looked past the transitory political back-and-forth and made an adult decision.

I was one of many in Iowa who thought just exactly what you are saying. I'm so glad to hear that others feel that same surge to the future that many of us did in Iowa. He can speak to so many different groups of people and can lead us in to the futue!

So good to hear this. The state of Pennsylvania holds the keys to our future. Please make a wise choice for our country. God bless.

Hillary Clinton has to understand that we, as Americans, are seeing through her veil of hypocrisy, pettiness, and gutter politics. Enough is enough, let us move forward as Americans and solve the problems that's affecting us. Thanks to the leadership of the Pittsburgh-Post gazette for endorsing the candidate best fit, for bringing true leadership to our beloved country.

Being from Western Pennsylvania I am proud of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette in their endorsement of Obama. He is the candidate that has tried to bring a new politics to the race even though the Clinton Campaign in their desperation will do anything to win. When I come back to visit my relatives in PA., I find they are bitter about the way industry has left once prosperous little towns and that the comments that Hillary seems so willing to criticize are correct. Pennsylvanian' s vote for Obama next week and let him get on with fighting McCain and bring about some change in Washington.

The citizens of Pennsylvania have a chance to put and end to Hillary next week. You should take it for the good of the Democratic Party and the United States of America.

you guys hit the nail in the head. It is the past versus future. Same politics against hope for a better America.
I hope you people put Obama on top, and lets go after the republicans.
This country needs a change NOW.

Why is Clinton trying to paint Obama as uppity? Talk about a racist strategy! Who has behaved the most elitist? What a joke to paint Obama as seemingly more elitist than herself. He earned what he has achieved, true grit!

Here in Texas, we are proud of you too! Pennsylvania Democrats can bring us all one step closer to reuniting our country once again.

I am extra proud to be a former Pittsburgher today. Without the change Obama represents, our nation will continue its march to economic and spritual decay.

Gary in Clayton, CA

I am not a Pittsburger, but rather a Tucsonan. (Arizona). But I have felt all along that Obama is the best candidate for my children's generation and then on to our grandchildren's generation. That is why I have supported him since the beginning. Hillary is running for her own ego. Obama is running for change for America.

I've always loved that city. Hope the Post-Gazette view prevails.

Good for them. It is not difficult to see and hear the cynical spinning going on at all costs from Clinton and her so called advisors. If there is a reason to call another candidate elitist, it is purely to try and reach the lowest fears of the electorate. I really hope that Obama and his obviously superior intellectual and diplomatic skills will prevail. The USA desperately needs a statesman to work with the rest of the world.

I like McCain, but I could live with Obama. Hilliary is wrong for America on so many levels. Wanting to be president and being first lady does in no way qualify you to be president.

Hillary consistently speaks of her past accomplishments and leadership experience. If this is true, she should campaign without the support of her husband Bill. Most, if not all women, would've have left their husband for the public humiliation he bestowed upon her by cheating. This is typical "old school" politics, associate with those who can help get you into office regardless of how they might've disgraced you in the past. Obviously, holding public office is more important than one's dignity. We need a change and it's not Hillary.

Better late than never. A vote for either "the Clintons" or McCain is a vote for maintaining the status quo. Obama is a symbol of the hope that many have for change from business as usual in Washington. It should he pointed out again that Obama is running his campaign on the small cash donations from millions throughout the country, not on the tab of corporate donors or lobbyists.

Excellent report, you are seeing what the ordinary people are seeing.

Thank you Phoon Rhee and The Pittsburg Post Gazettte!! What a wonderfully worded endorsement!. You have stated the facts eloquently. Thanks again!! I am looking forward to President Obama's outstanding leadership into a better and more prosperous future. He is the ONLY candidate who can do this!! He comes to us with great inspration, motivation, and hope for much better things to come to America, its citizens, and the world.

Let's pray that the people of PA head your advice.

Not all change is good... I would like to read an article describing exactly what those changes are. My opinion-media and gender bias alive & well.

Clara
Small town, Indiana

I, too, am proud to have been born and raised in Fayette Co, PA.
Betty in Fort Worth

What exactly is that supposed to mean? I thought we had already "moved past" racial tensions... unless you are speaking about inverse descrimination?

Having dealt with many Pennsylvanians, I know that they will rise to be part of this historic vote and support Obama's campaign. Intelligent people are not swayed nor diverted by this media frenzy, and the shark feeding of negative and vicious comments. Thank you Pittsburgh, come and join us, we will work together for America. We will take back the principles on which our country was built and become better.

Excellent point! I just asked a group at tennis this morning, "Will John McCain name Hillary as his running mate?" The Clintons have served this country as a fine back up Republican Party.

I gotta give it to the editors at the Post-Gazette: They are not afraid of backing an underdog, even if that means potentially losing readers. They backed the Republican candidate for mayor against the incumbent last Fall, despite the fact that the mayor was the prohibitive favorite (the Republican candidate ended up losing by over 25 points).

AMEN ! This white, Christian, unemployed senior male living in a small, rural town in a nearly all white rural state couldn't have said it better. GO BARACK "HUSSEIN" OBAMA !!! and GO MICHELLE !!!

i believe in Barack because he is offering something that individuals like myself have been waiting on for many years. people wont vote for him simply because he is black. but he is also white and african. so a vote for him is like a vote for us. US ALL.we cannot allow the past to dictate our future. Hillary and her hubby were in office and for a while then the scandals started. her husband our former president, started having sex with everyone inside of the white house. how could you be so stupid. why would the world give him or her another opportunity to do more damage. i mean come on. Whats up with Nafta..Hillary to me is the one out of touch. she doesnt know what its like in the hood. where crack is sold to put food on the table. where we live pay check to pay check. if u r smart vote Barack Obama

Thank you Post-Gazette for all of the concerned parents and young adults in the world. We need better leaders to lead us away from the past and into the future as we prepare to clean up our spent chances to live in a better world wisely. YES WE CAN. We do not have time to think about skin color or our political affiliations, we must vote for changes across the board. We must demand that people act better when they get elected. We must demand that they be denuded of race, bias and sexism. We must demand that they act for all of us not just a few of us. And we must do it quickly!

McCain all the way

Don't forget, Clinton got the endorsement of the Big Daddy- The New York Times!

OBAMA ON BLACK'S BITTERNESS:
It is justified by slavery.

OBAMA ON WHITE'S BITTERNESS:
It is misplaced!!!

OBAMA ON BLACK'S FAITH:
It provides strength to fight discrimination.

OBAMA ON WHITE'S FAITH:
It is reactionary!!!

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I heard Obama's comments as not elitist, but as a poorly worded description of polling data.
In the rural areas, gun control laws, and school prayer restrictions, and easing of immigration laws poll very low in comparison to the neighboring big cities.
Not a debasement of the people, just a statement of fact. He was asked why he is doing so badly in the small town vote. That was his answer.
Move on. He didn't say he was under sniper fire.

I agree with the last comment. I am extra proud to say I am a Pittsburgher today. I want my children to live in a world that tells the truth (don't tell me the Steel Workers are not Bitter... I watched my father swallow bitter tears the day that J&L Steel closed and watched the whole steel industry move to Japan)

I want my kids to grow up in an atmosphere of "Possibility" and not with leadership that spends all of its time trying to catch "The other side" doing somthing wrong.

I dont know how we got to an Obama... but I do know that the air feels a lot more "clean" since he arrived. Bless Pittsburgh and the Post Gazette !!!!!

I'm honestly trying to understand why everyone is so excited about Obama. I swear I am. But when no one ever provides anything concrete other than "symbol of the future" as a reason, I find myself at a loss. With less experience, less known about him and less examples of his leadership skills available for me to read, how can I not vote Clinton? There is this haze of mystery around the man, and no one wants to address it. Instead they fawn over that haze...

Woohoo, Pittsburgh!

Women have struggled for many decades in this country to obtain equal rights and equal pay. I have a hard time understanding how a democratic woman can support a man when Hillary is clearly the proven stronger candidate. Perhaps a blast to the past will wake you gals up?
The term women’s rights refers to the freedoms inherently possessed by women and girls of all ages, which may be institutionalized, ignored or suppressed by law, custom, and behavior in a particular society. These liberties are grouped together and differentiated from broader notions of human rights because they often differ from the freedoms inherently possessed by or recognized for men and boys, and because activism surrounding this issue claims an inherent historical and traditional bias against the exercise of rights by women.

Issues commonly associated with notions of women's rights include, though are not limited to, the right: to bodily integrity and autonomy; to vote (universal suffrage); to hold public office; to work; to fair wages or equal pay; to own property; to education; to serve in the military; to enter into legal contracts; and to have marital, parental and religious rights.[2] Women and their supporters have campaigned and in some places continue to campaigned for the same rights as modern men.

Very clearly and succinctly put. My thoughts in words.. Thank you

Thank goodness they have the sense to see through the smearing, negative tactics of the Clintons. I hope Western Pennsylvanians get it too.

So it really is about Bush, rather than any cogent programs or realistic vision!
Scarey!

Pittsburgh, don't be fooled. Unzip Hillary from the back and you will find George Bush and the same old politics of the past . Those folks will say and do anything, promise anything to get to power. Knocking back a whiskey in a bar with the locals when you make $109 million including some dubious investments doesn't impress me. Having someone tell me to get involved with how my government operates for me does. Oh wait , Hillary is sure to jump on that bandwagon tomorrow.

I heard Obama's comments as not elitist, but as a poorly worded description of polling data.
In the rural areas, gun control laws, and school prayer restrictions, and easing of immigration laws poll very low in comparison to the neighboring big cities.
Not a debasement of the people, just a statement of fact. He was asked why he is doing so badly in the small town vote. That was his answer.
Move on. He didn't say he was under sniper fire.

Chad Noel from Toronto Canada: Throughout my whole life I have always admired and defended the strength and Wisdom of the United States in Canada. Under the administration of president bush it has been difficult. Sen. Obama is by far the best thing that has happened to U.S. in a long time, and Pennsylvania and the rest of the country would be foolish not to change the direction the nation is headed "Pennsylvania elect Obama for president” Renew the hope and faith of people all over the world."

We Clinton supporters aren't going anywhere. While I think both are intelligent, articulate and skilled polititions, there is no question in my mind Hillary is more experienced and prepared, just as there no doubt the pugilistic right much favor Obama for what they believe will be a easy KO. Personally, I'd love to see a combination Clinton-Obama ticket. Until then, however, we'll continue to support a return to a strong and stable economy. Media-based endorsements be darned. I'm proud to be a Clinton supporter.

Slowly, America is finding the courage to walk away from the politics of the past, of fear and cynicism.. towards that of truth, hope and the future.. one step at a time.

Obama 08!

PERSONALLY I DON.T THINK THIS COUNTRY IS READY FOR A BLACK PRESIDENT. WHY/ ? THERE IS TOO MUCH HATE AND BIOGTRY ALSO HATE GROUPS IN THIS COUNTRY.

The editorial seems to summarize what voters like me are beginning to realize-- look at the campaign tactics, the dishonesty, pandering, and inconsistency, and then ask yourself what is our best chance to bring some sense and fairness back into politics and our society.

Thank you for endorsing Mr. Obama. It would be a wonderful thing for Obama to win the Pennsylvania primary and put an end to this increasingly ugly nomination process. Then we could get on with the real job at hand of defeating the Republican nominee and putting America on a new track that will restore our dignity and respect around the world. After all, if we continue to do the same thing we have been doing we can only expect the same results. Come on people of Pennsylvania, do what you know has to be done. The country is counting on you.

What a refreshing view from a leading newspaper. Hopefully, blue- collar workers see the light and support Obama. We are fortunate to have such an insightful and intelligent nominee for President of the U.S. Obama has a rough road ahead but seems to be able to cut his way through all the political nonsense. Let's come together as a party and put our efforts toward defeating the Republicans, not only for the Presidency but Congress as well. Sincerely, Bob and Marian Turner, 72 Utsalady Road, Camano Island, Wa 98282l

You're welcome n' at

This country is on the verge of moving in a direction that maybe unparalleled in the nations history. It truly seems to be a movement...and it's on the horizon.

Obama is the one to bring our country and the world back together. We must let the fresh reasoning and attitude of Senator Obama continue his journey to bringing back the sense and sensibility of our nation as well as mending damaged relations with the nations of the world that have been so deeply alienated by the present administration.

Unfortunately, fewer people actually read newspapers than ever before--including but not limited to blue-collar voters--and fewer still actually base their actions on a journal's opinion. So this endorsement is pretty much irrelevant\.

I've noticed that a few Pennsylvania papers have endorsed Obama. Is this as significant as it seems given that Rendell and a hundred city mayors (including Pittsburgh's, Philly's, and Harrisburg's) have endorsed Hillary? I'm a new Pennsylvanian, so I really don't know the influence of the press here--they say Rendell is truly popular...

Three voters in my household will go for Obama along with at least 5 other friends. Hopefully the current 4 point difference in the polls will tighten toward an upset next week. Obama 08

Obama

I think the PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE did the right thing by endorsing
Obama . This guy is the future of this country
God bless this news paper .

This is ridiculous. Obama's ideologies are completely opposite those fundamental to our country, freedom, liberty, and prosperity. He is so arrogant as to claim views which don't agree with his own as somehow the product of "anger?" Yet, it is his own views that have been driven by anger (along with the views of his wife and pastor). No person of reasonable intelligence or higher would even consider voting for this anti-American, extreme-left socialist. He is a disgrace to our country and has no business running for this office. Change for Obama means change to "his" way of thinking -- his anti-American, big government, high regulation, socilaistic, proven-to-fail ideas that coincide with people like Bomber Bill Ayers. Horrible.

from one steel town to another...

GO PENGUINS!!!

GO OBAMA!!!

Ideally Obama is the choice of the future. But realistically, only Clinton will be able to defeat McCain. The past wins either way. Either way, pride and hope should be within and not coming from the White House.

Think people.

Hillary is such an easy target for the Republican. Plus, she does not offer any new direction which the country needs right now. Obama is definitely my preference.

Born and raised in Greensburg. PA. .please cast your vote for Obama.. Now living in Florida I voted for Obama but my vote didn't count.. So cast one for me in Pa.. Thanks

Hear ye, hear ye. The good folks of Pennyslvania have answered Americans cry for help. They lived up to their history of the Liberty Bell and rung it true. Their discerning hearts have recognized the truth and that truth will set this country free. And yes the "clouds will open, the celestrial chiors will sing, and their will be light" and Pennyslvania rings our truth from sea to shining sea. GOING FORWARD BECAUSE OH YES WE CAN, YES WE CAN.

If you people from titsburgh ever do anything right,
VOTE FOR OBAMA
if you want change for the better

Right on Post Gazette you make me very happy about my love for Pittsburgh. I haven't lived there (U.S. residence Cleveland) since university days (MPH/PHD Social Work - 1967 to 1971). I am now residing in Southern Africa, Botswana, and following my Steelers/Pirates religiously. I wholeheartedly agree - let's start looking towards the future. The future is now Pittsburgh!!!

GO OBAMA !!!
ALL THE WAY!!!

Losers endorses loser.COOOOL.

Thank you Post-Gazette editors for summing up why HRC can't beat McCain and hearkening this Democratic race to a "battle" for the future. As a resident of Mass., I beg PA voters to chose Obama and end this protracted battle for the Democratic presidential nominee.

As a former Burgh resident I will lay claim to what could a historic nudge of support from Pittsburgh... hardy people making a hard stance!!

Congratulations to the editors of the newspaper for such a well-written endorsement.

I can already tell that Obama knows how to use restraint and is not wasteful. Instead of using two words like" frustrated and angry," he summed it up with one, BITTER. John "bomb bomb bomb bomb bomb Iran" McCain suffers from dementia. He can't even remember what he stood for last week. I am sure that after the Democratic debate tonight he will have heard something from the Democratic candidates, that he can use as a platform. I feel sorry for him because pretty soon he will have to think for himself.

Don't forget, Clinton got the endorsement of the Big Daddy- The New York Times!

OBAMA ON BLACK'S BITTERNESS:
It is justified by slavery.

OBAMA ON WHITE'S BITTERNESS:
It is misplaced!!!

OBAMA ON BLACK'S FAITH:
It provides strength to fight discrimination.

OBAMA ON WHITE'S FAITH:
It is reactionary!!!

Senator Obama lterally exudes the qualites necessary to rescue America from the atrocities of Bush and several of his predecessors. Senator Clinton botched Universal Health Care, helped authorize the Bush administrations invasion and occupation of Iraq, and squandered hundreds of millions of dollars on her hapless campaign for the presidency.

America yearns for a new outlook, a compelling outlook, one that favors peace over war and its working people over the giant exporters of jobs and importers of foreign labor. We have had enough of self-centered posturing pols. Please Pennsylvania, cast aside any prejudices you may harbor and cast your votes for America's future by throwing your support to Barack Obama

I think the Clinton complimentary picture of the church going, gun toting, blue collar worker is offensive.....as if the Clintons can flatter their way to victory. I, for one, think these people are smart enough to consider that when Hillary is President, her husband Bill will be peddling influence, trading a meeting in the Oval Office for a hefty fee to his foundation. The monies will be sloshed around, enriching the Clintons as they have done these past eight years. No law would prohibit that kind of influence peddling. The smell would be awful. And the good people of Pennsylvania would be long forgotten as the cash pours in.

That paper doesn't speak for all of us. Some of us don't think socialism is the way to go, Obama may not be PROVEN a radical, but what HAS been proven is that he is such a weak person that he could be friends with the devil and still nod away cause he doesn't want to offend anyone...............at least we can have solace in the fact that he will loose the general election.

It is almost a done deal that Republicans are going to win the presidential elections in November and the nation will be subjected to more of "Bushisms" (read: costly war and recession). This was the perfect opportunity for the Democrats to wrestle power from a Republican party that has so many people disgruntled. Instead individual ambitions and greed will cost the party in the end. This battle has gone on for so long that previously moderate supporters of either candidate have now become extremely bitter, which means, depending on whoever wins the nominations, Obama will not get the votes of Clinton supporters come Nov and Clinton will not be voted for by Obama supporters. Oh, and McCain will not be doing much work either. His work has already been done for him, by the DEMOCRATS.

Do the right thing PA and follow on the heals of you MD friends to the South. Obama is the future and a winner in November!

Another reason why I do not read the Post Gazette. There is no place in journalism for political endorsements.

This is ridiculous. Obama's ideologies are completely opposite those fundamental to our country, freedom, liberty, and prosperity. He is so arrogant as to claim views which don't agree with his own as somehow the product of "anger?" Yet, it is his own views that have been driven by anger (along with the views of his wife and pastor). No person of reasonable intelligence or higher would even consider voting for this anti-American, extreme-left socialist. He is a disgrace to our country and has no business running for this office. Change for Obama means change to "his" way of thinking -- his anti-American, big government, high regulation, socilaistic, proven-to-fail ideas that coincide with people like Bomber Bill Ayers. Horrible.

I want to believe that Obama will change teh face of the nation. But the reality is that it will take more than one person to do it. America in its greed has become fat, lazy and has the attitude that "Everyone OWES us..." we scream 9/11, Patriotism, Axis of Evil.... but what about the Corporations that are doing more harm to us at home... THEY ARE THE REAL TERRORISTS... We cannot expect change to happen by electing one man. We ALL must stand up and stay NO MORE! We need to be like France! They Protest about EVERYTHING and they get what they want (35 hours work week, universal Healthcare, representation by thier elected officials)! Let's do it. PROTEST - DON'T FEAR THE GOV'T CHANGES WILL TAKE SACRIFICE - ARE YOU WILLING TO SACRIFICE EVERYTHING TO MAKE THIS A BETTER COUNTRY? DO MORE THAN VOTE... GET INVOLVED.

Great endorsement, but I have to say that the "new Gettysburg" metaphor is odd. Hillary as Robert E. Lee? Who would be her Jeb Stuart (and where has he run off to with her cavalry)? If only James Carville could've taken Little Round Top!

A candidate with a vision. Who cares about the future of America not only for the baby boomers (me) but of the ones who are going to inherit this tremendous debt. Who wants to sit down and solve problems; here and abroad. Who is not afraid or too arrogant to talk to the opposition. Who has run the most positive campaign in years. Hats off to Obama.

The Post-Gazette's suggestion that Hillary continues to embody old-school politics is right on; as the French say: "C'est plus fort qu'elle." It's part of her genetic code that is stronger than she. Her desire to win, to cover her own behind no matter what it does to the Democratic party is a sign of where her true intrests lie. In this way, Hillary will continue to divide; Obama will unite.

Great endorsement! Go Obama all the way to the White House!

Absolutely 100% pathetic that a major paper -- that is supposed to be impartial and just report the news -- endorses a candidate.

This is media control of the mindless masses at its finest.

What an insult to people who think.

Obama is for a UNITED states of America, as long as its UNITED under his socialist ideas. He is not inclusive, and he will further split this country. Just look how he has almost destroyed the fabric that keeps the Democratic party together. His comments last week were based on Karl Marx's comments from 1847 "Religion is the Opiate of the Masses". I'm an Democrat, but that is clear to me.

I urge other Pittsburghers to find other people to vote for. I don't care if its McCain, Clinton, the Greens, or the LIbertarians. This guy is extremely dangerous. He offers nothing new, just a new way of saying it.

Please think about his message, not how he is delivering it.

Does anyone think "I'm from the government, and I'm here to help you" represents *change*????????!!!! I'm still waiting on government promises made in the 70's to make the country energy efficient to be fulfilled.

Telling me how the government is going to spend my money, raise my grandchildren, and where I work and how much I should make sounds like old time socialism and/or facism to me.

Pennsylvania voters are in a strange position of really considering their options and the biggest consideration is going to be how they wish to see their state in the future and reconcile that vision with what appears to be palpable and observable economic disparity. They will also have to consider, if Senator Clinton absorbes the successes of Bill Clinton as her own, why it is that many regions in the north east did not experience the same level of economic infusion that other states did during Clinton's reign. Voting for what you are familiar and comfortable with may not - in the end - benefit the regions interest. However, it would be nice to hear more from Obama on regional development rather than bitter realities....

This is the best summary of why everyone should vote for Obama - not just for another President four or eight years - but for a revolutionary change in our domestic and foreign policy for a long, long future of our nation.

As a registered republican, the only way to absolutely guarantee that I will vote for McCain is if Hillary nominated.

The She-Weasel gets zapped again!
How ya gonna spin this one Hil? Will you claim it doesn't count because your supporters can't read?
Time to practice your psuedo tears for tonights Slap-A-Thon!

I am a native of Southwestern PA and a current resident of New York. The Post-Gazette has always been one of my favorite newspapers and today that is especially true. I have watched the race closely in PA and had hoped that my hometown would weigh in for Obama. He represents a step forward into the future. You made my day, P-G.

Well stated by the Post-Gazette! Let's hope PA reads it, and votes accordingly so we can put the Dem. nomination to rest and start fighting for change in Nov. Dragging this out just makes it better for the Rep. Every time Hillary attacks Obama, it's a score for McCann. It's time for Mrs. Clinton to bow out and save her party from being defeated in Nov.

I can already tell that Obama knows how to use restraint and is not wasteful. Instead of using two words like" frustrated and angry," he summed it up with one, BITTER. John "bomb bomb bomb bomb bomb Iran" McCain suffers from dementia. He can't even remember what he stood for last week. I am sure that after the Democratic debate tonight he will have heard something from the Democratic candidates, that he can use as a platform. I feel sorry for him because pretty soon he will have to think for himself.

Excellent editorial endorsement. Well written and thoughtful.
I hope this comes up at tonight's ABC debate.
I'm from Indiana, so it's our turn next to endorse Obama.

Ted (101 April 16):

Obama did not say or suggest or hint that "WHITE'S BITTERNESS" was misplaced. In a very short paragraph which I am sure your reading skills can digest, he said:

"You go into some of these small towns in Pennsylvania, and like a lot of small towns in the Midwest, the jobs have been gone now for 25 years and nothing's replaced them. And they fell through the Clinton Administration, and the Bush Administration, and each successive administration has said that somehow these communities are gonna regenerate and they have not. And it's not surprising then they get bitter, they cling to guns or religion or antipathy to people who aren't like them or anti-immigrant sentiment or anti-trade sentiment as a way to explain their frustrations."

Now I see why my son loves Steelers and not Dallas.

Go Mo Barbosa !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Obama Obama Obama

I am a proud Pittsburgher too - born at Shadyside Hospital on Baum Boulevard in the Steel City.
I even admit to being "bitter":
> about a justice system that favors the haves and have mores,
>a congress whose idea of addressing the housing crisis is to give billions to bail out to the fat cats that created the crisis, and little or nothing to the people who are suffering.
>a candidate who claims to oppose unfair trade but accept $800,000 in speaking fees for her husband to lobby for Columbian "bend-over America, it won't hurt...much" trade agreement.
>a president who has sent 4000 REAL Americans to die in a war that had nothing to do with actually protecting freedom, but was crucial to assure the $133 billion in profits last year for his fellow Haves and Have-Mores at Exxon-Mobil and the rest.
>and on and on it goes.

Though "bitter," I still have hope, exemplified by the candidate who respects me enough to speak to me like an adult about race issues. Who is honest enough to say "I screwed up on my choice of words" at a SF fund-raiser. Who has the guts to stand up against the "sound-biters" and "spin doctors" who want to sucker punch us with "reforms" that are actually only shams to make the fat-cats fatter at the further expense of the rest of us.

I am proud of the Post-Gazette and proud to be a son of Pittsburgh. Most of all I am proud to support the man that, for the first time since JFK, gives me confidence and hope that Americans can pull together for a better future.

If you think Obama is the solution to America's problems you are in for a big surprise. It is going to take more than well delivered speeches to straighten out the mess that Bush has put us in. Obama will be in over his head.

As an Asian American's shared perspective, the move of Pittsburgh Post-Gazette to endores Sen. Obama is obviously to demonstrate its solidarity aligned with the people of State of Penn about the candidate that they can count on, who will not only stand up for the old Washington guards but also will be able to unify the country with a new and better direction. Even though he may not have had as much as practical and foreign policy experiences in comparison to Sen. Clinton's inflated phony one during her trip to Bosnia, but he has shown us with wise judgment and has also shown us with very fine leadership qualities and integrity.

Since the inception of primary election neither Sen. McCain nor Sen. Clinton provoked to share about how people in small towns in State of Penn have faced for a few decades such as bitterness resulted from economics hardship that has caused from Washington's failed free trade policy. Why has it taken so long for them to talk about it? Only Sen. Obama took his leadership to expose to the public about " people's bitterness". I think because she does not want people to view her husband's failed free trade policy with a strong bipartisan support in free trade deal, including Sen. McCain nor does he want people to view that. I am so grad that Sen. Obama able to speak of the truth and fact about people's bitterness during economic hardship to the public otherwise Washington policians have never awaken about the consequences of the free trade deal caused hundred thousands or million of jobs shifted oversea.

Go, go, go, go Sen. Obama. I stand with you and I cheer you.

Yes, Pittsburg !!! I am from Maryland and I was so happy to read this endorsement. I hope and pray PA goes for Sen Obama. There is no reason for the Democrats (Sen. Clinton's campian) to continue offering copy for Sen. McCain's adds. .. this is getting very negative and way off the topics that are really important (i.e., an exit plan in Iraq, fuel and food prices, job security). I know one person is not going to solve this.. the question is who can set the tone ? Who has the temperment (many of Sens Clinton and O'Bama's ideas are the same)...

By the way.. you had one of the greatest football teams of all time during the 1970s... player for player... and you picked another winner today... Bravo !!!!

Hope everyone in PA realizes that the obvious choice is going to be the only candidate that truly will do what is right for this country and that is BARACK!

Negative ads and attacks towards Obama and Clinton have divided us over the past several months. This can only benefit John McCain.

But we don't have to wait for a Democratic candidate to be chosen to unite ourselves as voters. We can support our preferred candidate AND remain united.

We are a very large group of very diverse people who I believe want good things for this country and our world. But this very diversity is being used to divide us. Remember that WE have the power because WE are the voters. The more united we are, the more powerful we become. Division only weakens us right now.

And I definitely don't want another 4 years that comes anything close to what we've just experienced.

Whether you support Clinton or Obama, let's unite for the bigger goal in 2008.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/PowerinUnity/14207627023?ref=mf

To those who are whining about the comparison to Gettysburg, it's been well over a century. Get over it.

Will Pennsylvania lead the way to Obama 08? I hope and I pray that you will. Obama will unite the US and guide the entire world to peace at long last!!!

North Carolina Replublican supporting Obama...Go, Pittsburgh

Obama is not even in the same ballpark to actually play Commander in Chief. There is a military culture that he, as well as many other Civilian leaders throughout history thinks they can bend, then break this time honored and proven way. They all have failed miserably. Without the respect that is earned not voted on, he will get nowhere. Commander in Chief is the primary job title of being President, so he is not worthy of the title.

I will give him respect to hold the job title of Socialist Cultural Change in Charge … this one he has earned the right to bear. This rookie who finds as many before him, it is easy to make promises, but to keep them takes the power to do so. The President does not possess such power, as he does not make law, so the promises are veil in substance, and bait for the uninformed voter.

Henry Hill

I am a New Yorker who lived in Pittsburgh for almost twenty years. I still remember the divide of Pittsburgh communities, brought together only by an atmosphere of Super Bowl championships courtesy of the Pittsburgh Steelers and it’s beloved owner, Dan Rooney. I have visited Pittsburgh a half dozen times since I left in 1987. In that time, I have seen the town slowly recapture the upward swing that declined after the death of the great Mayor Richard Caliguiri. So it is fitting that Pittsburgh move back to the future by supporting a candidate who: represents change; challenges you to look inside yourself and at the truth even when the truth hurts; who will not say the easy thing or do and say anything just to get elected; who admits he is not perfect; who acknowledges it is not going to be easy to change the old ways of those in Washington who have been in charge (to the detriment of the citizenry) for decades; and who does not use personal attacks as a winning strategy but rather takes the high road of dignity, thoughtfulness, and unity. If we trust Dan Rooney’s lead once again, the entire country will win the Super Bowl with Team Obama in the White House

Go Obama...
My support is there for you

Just the idea of having to listen to Hillary for 4-8 years is nauseating to me. Somehow I can't get past the lying fake facade. Obama is as real as it's going to get. This is a rare opportunity to elect a truly great person to office.

Please Pennsylvania do your part by voting for Obama.

I dont think that Hilary or Obama should at all be president of anything. I dont think they would set this country to the top but instead set this country to flames. Its a bad idea and I'm not voting for two people that don't understand what going on with the world and truely take president bush spot. I believe someone like president bush, a true christian should president this country. Even if he sent our boys and girls to the war in Iraq and stupid stuff like that...but isn't it getting better now! If we cut off the boys and girls that are fighting in the war and tell them to come home, we have no idea if the iraqes would maybe do worst back to us. I dont know....thats what i feel.

Foolish. Pure nonsense.

The man is preaching what the masses want to hear -- not what he truly represents nor what he would actually accomplish in office. The only change you get with this candidate is one of extreme socialism and greater taxation. Does anybody remember the recession of the 70's? Obama's policies are no different than those of Carter -- we will only suffer a greater economic slowdown!

Please -- none of the candidates are ideal; but, the paper should not be endorsing any candidate without spelling out the actual principals they represent and their stance on the issues. Obama is for: higher taxes; bigger government; more government oversight; etc.

Be thoughtful here! Vote on issues, not catch-phrases!

Hope everyone in PA realizes that the obvious choice is going to be the only candidate that truly will do what is right for this country and that is BARACK!

People need to find out what issues are important to them and then vote for the best candidate who will solve that issue for them. Don't vote for the woman, the black or the white guy just because of their gender or race. Vote for the best person for the job! The entire job not just domestic policy or foreign policy or what they say they will do. Don't vote with the hype. Do your own research and figure out what is best for you. Anyone who runs for president knows what they are doing and knows it's not an easy job. No where in the constituion does it say how much experience is enough to be president. Just because a newspaper or someone else supports someone doesn't mean you have to as well. It's time for people to get their heads out of their behinds and think for themselves.

As a Browns fan...I salute you Pittsburg.

Go Obama

Socialism is on the way.....big government, higher taxes and entitlements for all!

To those who don't want Obama in office --- Sit back and look at the amount of energy he has sparked into the Democratic Party. Democratic Voter registrations have broken records in all the states he's campaigned in -- Did Hillary do this? Can she rally the Demoncratic voters to go to the polls? Can she reach the young adults out there who agree with Obama's ideas and see the same 'old' government doing the same 'old' thing? Well .... if its going to be the same 'old' thing -- then the White House will remain in the Republicans hands. I'm Republican and not too happy with the party's decisions, but would stay with them if Obama is not Democratic Nominee. Why? Because Hillary will mean 'no change' -- she is the Elitist -- She's cares about no one else and needs to earn her votes and not think they country owes her like her husband thinks. PG you made a good decision.

Ron Paul is the only real hope for America. He doesn't get up and give grand empty speeches about change. He actually has a plan and it doesn't involve taxing everyone and more government control and spending. America is supposed to be a republic, not a welfare state. He has listed his plans for change on his website. http://www.ronpaul2008.com

Way to go Pittsburgh Post Gazette! Many in West Virginia are right with you.

"I've never been proud of Pittsburgh...until today..."

Dear fellow sheep:
Ever wonder why almost all the blogger posts are for O? Then when elections come voting is mostly equal for O and Mrs. Clinton? I finally have come to the conclusion that O's campaign must hire these bloggers. Otherwise wouldn't one think blogger posts should be about equal.

Nice to see the Pittsburgh Post Gazette endorsement and the pro-Obama posts for a change and a Change!

Normally, I'm a Patriots fan but today I'm cheering for Pittsburgh!

Change, change, change. Obama supporters sound like the zombies from South Park. What policies of his do you endorse? Don't tell me, let me guess.. change? Oh, I'd better not forget hope. I hear Hilary voted against hope back in 05. Get real.

If I ever run for office, I think I might change my name to Shepherd. Baah baaah baaah.

It is great to see a newspaper that can see beyond the obvious distortions of the Clinton and McCain ads. Great to see the endorsement!

WOO HOO! Proud of Pennsylvania today.
Obama all the way.

CONGRATULATIONS PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE!! Born and raised in Pittsburgh, retired white female, currently living in Virginia, daughter of the best carpenter Isaly's ever had. If they were alive, my parents would be so happy and proud to be a part of this great historic moment. PENNSYLVANIANS--PLEASE VOTE FOR SENATOR OBAMA!!

According to the poll in Penn,, Clinton is still leading Obama....The post gazette, to me, has made the right decision. I was a Clinton supporter before, she is a very intelligent person, but the way she indulges to get elected turned me off. Lies and phoney, etc., really changed my mind. My parents who lived in Pennsylvania had also supported her strongly, but having analyzed both of them carefully, have also decided that Obama is the better person, who seems more honest and wants to do something for the country and the people, My father(who is white) thinks that the country needs someone like Obama and now he will vote for him. I do not disagree with him.

Please Penn, vote Obama and make the Hilary go away. I'm an avowed anti-conservative but I'll surely have to vote for McCain if Hilary is the Dem choice because she is completely without sincerity and we need to move past rule by dynasty in this country. It hasn't worked well in recently with the Bushes.

Most of the decisions a president makes are neither liberal or conservative - matters like awarding gold stars, preparing for the national defense, or for today's example, welcoming the Pope, etc. Therefore the key factors should be honesty, courage, decency, and intelligence, along with a little experience.as well. (As an aside the first Bush had plenty of the latter, and was a flop.) Obama is far above either Clinton in all that really matters.

'The litany of criticisms heaped on Sen. Obama by the Clinton camp, simultaneously doing the work of the Republicans, is as illustrative as anything of which one is which. These are the cynical responses of the old politics to the new. Sen. Obama has captured much of the nation's imagination for a reason. He offers real change, a vision of an America that can move past not only racial tensions but also the political partisanship that has so bedeviled it."

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This article to typical of modern newspapers not much fact but lots of adjectives. Notice how they say a 'litany of crticisms heap on Sen Obama'

Also notice the word cynical response----- sound like the write of this editoral is sinical...

The author of the editoral has created this divide that I don't see between the new and old. Obama base is about change I think he is just better at covering his slick tracks.... He took lots of money from his state senatorship when he was elected, what about Rezko, what about wright and meek. Does not look like change but more of the same as the Bush Administration.

I believe unequivocally that Sen. Obama is the best candidate for our next President. However, there is a long road ahead should he be elected. Releasing the country from the "fell clutch" of an economy in decay and an unpopular and unwanted war will not happen on inauguration day. The true measure of his success will not be merely to introduce change but to actuate it. While he is clearly what this country needs, I hesitate to call him the savior of our republic - as yet.

Obama 08�Œ
Yes we are bitter!
Mr. Obama you did not use poor choice of words you hit the nail right on the head we are bitter and we do cling to things we have little control over since the goverment has all of it you will give the people more power to cling to better healthcare, more jobs, education etc..

I look foward to not be bitter anymore and i cling to hope for now!

Obama 08�Œ

Yeah, I'm a Pittsburgher, but I think this is BS. Believe you me, I am no Hitlery supporter, however, how can a major media outlet outwardly endorse any candidate? How can I even begin to trust that what I read in that paper is unbiased?? It's a crock to have the media swaying one way or the other whether it is a pgh paper, CNN, FOX, etc. This is one of the worst (and obviously unreported) trends in the US. The media feels it should change the world. Just report it you jagoffs.........

Wow, typical Post Gazette liberal kool aid drinking drivel. Obama is for "change" Rah rah rah! Change to what? Does anyone have any idea? He's more unqualified and unprepared to be presdient of the United Staes and leader of the free world than any major candidate in recent memory. Serving in the state senate of Illinois does not exactly set you up to tangle with the Vladimir Putins of the world. And he's going to lead us past all the racial divisions nonsense---c'mon people. Just listen to the good Rev. Wright his pastor for the last 20 years to get an idea of Obama's "color blindness". Makes Al Sharpton sound like a voice of reason. God help America if we are so naive and uninformed to elect such a light weight just because he is racially mixed and eloquent!

I am so sorry your newspaper has elicited so much hatred towards Hillary Clinton.

This must say something about the readers of your newspaper when a candidate who has so little to offer on issues is selected over a candidate of experience.

While Barack Obama missed 38% of his votes in the 110th Congress, and Hillary Clinton missed 23% of her votes, he is the preferred candidate? In Illinois, he voted present on issues that might hurt his political future.

I am dismayed and disappointed.

Obama got it right but apparently in politics you can't tell the truth. Compared with Europe in many ways the USA looks like a backwater country. When you compare the modern infrastructures in Europe - high speed trains, modern aeroports, universal health care much cheaper than ours, etc, with the ones in the USA, it makes me think that we are doing way too many things wrong... like throwing the money we need at home in a war we never needed. I hope Obama can be the man to put back the USA on the right track. Anyway he can't do worse than the current guy in the White House. Go Obama!!! You got my vote.

I am so sick and tired of the Clintons, the Bushes and the politics of old. The politics of old has never given the average American respect in regards they appear to believe that Americans are unable to see past the veiled arrogance that they (the old politicians) must speak for Americans in relation to the "bitter" statement, among other things, that Obama recently made. He is simply telling it like it is. In essence, give the American people credit for being smart enough to think for themselves. Silly politics have no place in a new style of politics and a new manner of thinking as a whole for Americans.

San Jose, CA.

Thank you. If we read his "bitter" comment in the context of everything he's been saying and working for, we see what he really keeps saying: People are tired of having economic opportunity taken away, having their sons and daughters taken away to fight in Iraq, having their dreams taken away. They're not about to see their traditions and faith taken away too. He's right on, and you're right on for supporting him.

sidneychernick
People in Pittsburgh DO read the newspaper and they read the Post-Gazette. It is one of the few REAL newspapers left in this country. And the editorial in question is one of the reasons why.

I am not a Pittsburger, I am a Minnesotan. I have been watching this fight for long enough. Enough Enough!! Please move forward and reunited the people of America. The rich getting richer from the poor, and the poor getting poorer because this corruptive richer government who want everything themselves. Why Bush would not do anything to stop the increasing price of gasoline. This because he owns so much of petroleum wealth and wants more to himself. The who idea of fabricating to go to war because of this. I totally agree with son of Braddock as follow: "That is as good a summary of what I am seeing as any I have read in any paper in the country. Oh, and "bitter"? That means "frustrated and angry". I saw a gas pump with premium for over $4 the other day. Can anyone other than me recall President Bush saying that if oil prices rose he would pick up a phone and call the Saudis and tell them to cool it? How dumb were we to believe that nonsense? So I'd say a lot of us have some reasons to feel somewhat bitter, wouldn't you? People have lied to us, and thought we'd just keep swallowing politicians' lies, over and over and over again. No more." Pennsylvania Democrat voters, please follow Pittsburgh and move on and help Sen. Obama to reunite this country and bring hopes prosper lives back to the people of America so all rich and poor can move on their lives without the poor pocket into the riches'.

Full speed ahead for OBAMA!

Democrats for McCain...In the South
an indorsment of Obama is a vote for McCain....Obama brings in another republican...watch and see..

Way to go Pittsburgh Post-Gazette!

OBAMA 2008 & 20012

hopefully penn. will be hillary's version of pickett's last charge...

HEY HILARY, YOU OLD BITCH, GO BACK WHERE YOU CAME FROM & TAKE THAT LYING BLOW HARD OF A HUSBAND WITH YOU. YOU CANNOT FOOL US ANY MORE, IT'S OVER.

Thank you Pittsburgh!...
Matt, NJ

America Sen. obama is not a politian he is a leader, He is different...Just listen to his speeches . He is God's gift to America . Obama epitomises America's thirst for a TRUE president.

As a Texan who worked for Obama, good to see the rally in Pittsburgh. We need Obama NOW and get this party united!
I have been to your city once and just loved it, by the way.
Oh and Go STARS!!!!
Gayle in Tyler

I really hope that you guys (people living in PA) will see Obama as the best person for the job.

Wake up people, Obama is a political neophyte. He hasn't been able to shake Clinton and the Democratic establishment that has supported her. There is no way he will beat McCain and the unified Rep. establishment. As Obama supporters, ask yourself what's more important: a Demorcatic Pres. or supporting your candidate to the end? They are not both going to happen. What's more important to you? When you answer that, you'll know which way to vote.

Why are people upset about Obama's comments?. He is right is saying that people who have been promised economic progress by politicians and after getting their vote do nothing do get bitter and then after many dissapintments, they distrust the politicians on economic promises and push for issues involving Guns, religion and immigration where they thing they can do some thing.

I don't want to see two families ruling the white house for 28 years!

Enough with Clintons, GO OBAMA!!!

I am from Canada and I want to express my appreciation to the Post Gazette. I have never been to PA but so many of us here wish to visit there because of this possible (& likely) historical vote for change. Your tourist industry has been given an unsolicited boost by this campaign. Love you ALL ,eh! You have recognized greatness in a man who will restore respect to the Whitehouse.I look forward to seeing you in PA. ...... it's now at the top of my "Bucket List"of places to see and visit .GOBAMA,eh!

Wow. I'm from Michigan, but today I am from Pittsburgh. An amazing viewpoint -- simple but powerful. I loved the Clintons once upon a time, but their attempts to prey on our fears are very disappointing. Obama 2008.

Obam might be promising some rosy, cosy picture but th real deal is can he fulfil them?-especially in view of the current eonomic slowown. Hillary is aggressive and comes across as selfish and a "me"-politician but she is more qualified and experienced and thus more likely to combat this apparent recession. That is FACT.

Go Barack, he is not perfectbut he is our best chance to reverse a trend that for decades has poisoned our politics, hence, our policies.
Do not let the snakes cloud your judgement, as Barack says, Yes we can people, Yes we can.

Is this the same Hillary Clinton that "used" military personnel as "servants" in the White House while hosting dinner parties and State functions?? Hmm??
For Shame!!!

" This is the first time in my adult life that I can be proud of Pittspuke."

Congratulations Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

You demonstrated leadership and courage. Bravo!

This is the best article I have read in months! Well put!
GO OBAMA!

"He offers real change"- What does that mean? He offers "words" just like Mr Bush did when he came in saying that he was a "uniter" and "not a divider". What happened since then? The country is polarized as never before. What is happening now? More of the same. The country is polarized as 90% of African Americans have flocked to Mr Obama as never before. Is this the real change your editorial endorsemet is about? Don't you see that Mr Obama is of the Arican Americans, by African Americans and for African Amerincans. Mr Obama can fool some of the people all the time, all the people some of the time but not all the people all the time with his rhetoric and preacher-like oratory. He may sail through, God forbid, the Democratic primary but not in the general election against a solid cadidate like Mr Mc Cain. Only Mrs Clinton, with her solid experience, has a chance to restore a Democrat in the White House.

Thank you Pittsburg. I'm a Buffalo native born out of Scranton, and get chills every time I pass under the "Welcome to Pennsylvania" sign, and I couldn't be more proud of my home State as I am today. Seeing the Post Gazette add its endorsement to the Scranton Times was spiritually uplifting, especially after the fake elitist issue.
Hillary is a Carpetbagger who came to NY State 8 years ago, just to lay the ground work for the White House run. She used us as a stepping stone for her own ambition. Buffalo has just seen an Axle Plant close during Xmas week, losing about 1500 auto jobs to Mexico, and Hillary never made a visit, nor did she even issue a comment over it.

Vote for Ron Paul. We can still save this country. If you think the crash is over, then hang on for the ride.

It's such a great feeling to be able to support a presidential candidate with genuine enthusiasm! The Obama campaign started this primary as a prohibitive underdog, but his highly effective grassroots campaign has energized and empowered an army of Americans to take back our country and make it even better than it ever has been.

Hooray for the Post-Gazette! Hooray for Pittsburgh! Hooray for Pennsylvania! Hooray for America!

Obama 'O8

I agree, vote for the one with the best soundbytes and who can spin out of answering any real questions. If you want change, vote Obama, just don't be surprised when the change is for the worse. It'd be like putting your 18 year old son in charge of your family finances and doings. Great, there's going to be change all right, pizza every night, no more cutting the lawn or doing laundry, I guess those unpleasant things will just magically happen. Xbox's for everyone! Sounds great til you actually start living it and realize that it's short-sighted, pie in the sky, and just literally ignores the logistics and costs of all the beautiful pictures that he's trying to paint. Sure he's motivational, but not one is asking Richard Simmons to be president on those grounds. The guy is a farse and if people weren't so dumbed down from years of watching NASCAR and reality TV, they might actually have a chance to look past a nice voice and sound bytes and see the truth.

Obama never (WINK,WINK) on Columbia when Mark Penn ---HRC--- strategic campaign advisor was secretively making deals with Columbia. Like hillary was doing with CAFTA against Obama. Go PA. put an end to her campaign April 22 its time for an honest change that can truly represent the people of America. Thank you Pittsburgh!!!!!

Hillary your charade will be over soon and we can all sleep comfortably with out ever having to hear your name mentioned before or after OBAMA's . Same with McCain. Cant wait to no longer hear your name either. I am a daughter of long generations in PA, I sincerely hope everyone hears the needs of this country by voting for Obama. We CAN NOT afford to make the same mistakes over and over again! We all will unite the way our founding fathers' intended and embrace the true POWER TO THE PEOPLE, FOR THE PEOPLE. Come on PA The future of our children and our planet are at stake here.....forget the rest.

Great Call Pittsburgh! It's about time the Democrats "Get a Clue" on what the Clinton's are really all about . . . Power for the Clintons.

Is Obama an elitist because of his words about bitterness, God and guns? PLEASE... ! Think about it. Obama is voicing his frustration about his fear that he is not getting through to those folks who are bitter about where life has taken them in the past decade or so. He is concerned about those people and wants to help them. He is frustrated that they may not understand his message. McCain and Clinton seem to pretend that there are no people who are bitter about their lives and government's policies. An elitist would not waste time thinking about the "little people", but Obama does think about them. Sure his words were poorly chosen (a rarity for him, unlike our current President!). Look at Hillary's background...and then Obama's. THINK ABOUT IT.. Who is the elitist? Time for a new sheriff, I think! Vote Obama!

I believe Hillary is just as much as the future as Barack, AND to me she has the depth, intelligence, experience, sensitivity, compassion and fortitude that make her more qualified for the presidency than Barack. Yes he's young, articulate, and can give a good speech, but I just don't think he's ready at this point in time to meet the demands and challenges of the job he's applying for. Just my two cents.

Rumor was that Teresa Heinz Kerry threatened to cut off the Post Gazette's condiment supply in the employee cafeteria had they supported Hillary......

The ad that Obama wouldn't do:.....Hillary, telling her Bosnia story, 3 different venues, fresh as a daisy in yellow uniform...pan to video of ceremonial event on Tarmack in Bosnia where children give gifts calmly to Hillary, daughter Chelsea next to her. News media, band playing, no one running or frightened. Pan to Bill Clinton retelling what we already know is not true...."Hillary misspoke late at night one time, and she apologized right away, you would think she robbed a bank"....
Pan to dramatic stories of woman's tragedy and hospital story, told over and over for political gain...then the news clip of how that was not really true, no one checked out the story before she used it in speeches over and over. At the end of the ad, Barack Obama says "I could have better phrased my statement, I may have misspoke, but I didn't lie."

Obama did not run that ad. He had faith that America got it, and he promissed to run a better campaign. He is the future and has stayed above the fray. He makes me proud and I am so proud of Pennsylvania.

Thanks Pennsylvania.

150 years ago a young inexperienced Illinois lawyer with no Washington experience began a series of debates on the future of the republic. If America had not been impressed by his words neither Barack Obama nor Hillary Clinton would be in the position to even vote much less run for President. For that matter John Mcain would not be the candidate for "The Party of Lincoln". I trust the citizens of the great state of Pennsylvania to recognize integrity despite slander and vote for the future.

GObama! This is an important endorsement from such a blue-collar city [once?] considered to be full of Hillary-minded people. Go Pittsburgh!

The Pittsburg Steelers gave us lots of good games..even tho the steel mills have long gone from there..(Free trade? under Clinton regime'?)

Its too optimistic to dream that Obama's win in PA will mean the end of Hilliaryous.

She will be there..in Denver...trying to steal the nomination..and if not her..then to throw it to Gore..

Scary agenda but afraid its the real one.

When you elect a president you elect a group of people not one person. Who are you voting for? Why is it that all the media talks about is who said what and very little about who will be a part of the staff or advisers. How about their philosophy or plans.That is what got us in trouble with Bush and now the consequences will be with us for generations. When the person is sworn in the first thing that happens is they are briefed by the Pentagon, CIA. FBI, NSA and a dozen other powerful and influential agencies led by people who have often been ensconced for years. Unless you are elected with an established network and heavy political influence you will find your self stymied at every turn. Look at Bill Clinton's first year in office. Until the agencies involved and the congress got his administration saddled and the so called conservatives attacked on every front we all had Hi hopes that were wasted. Thank You Pittsburgh Post Gazette. Now lets go after some Senators and Representatives who need to take a permanent vacation to their second homes in the Caribbean.

Alright! PLEASE Pennsylvania, you have a chance to put a nail in the coffin of this Hillary-Bill nightmare ! Please let's not go back to 90's! Onward to the teens with OBAMA!

Good for you! As an American living abroad for the past 25 years, I'll be able to stand tall again once Obama is in the White House. My European friends and I can hardly wait for the sea change that he will bring to Washington and the world.
As a former Pennsylvanian (born in Reading), I'm confident that the majority of Keystonian Democrats will, once again, make the founding fathers proud by
voting for a man who not only displays their eloquence, but has their vision and integrity as well.

Thank you, Post Gazette, for endorsing Obama. Please, Pennsylvanian voters, end the Clintons' destructive, hypocritical, and divisive attacks next Tuesday, April 22. By voting for Obama, we as a nation can move this election process forward instead of backward. Even if Clinton wins Pennsylvania and somehow manages to browbeat superdelegates into siding with her, the majority of the country will not vote for her in the general election.

Also, when it comes to electability, be aware that the Clintons (Bosnia sniper fire liars; NAFTA sell-outs; $109 million-dollar hypocrit elitists who still have not revealed their 2007 tax records; and Bill's impeachment, lies and numerous sex scandals) are DEFENDENTS in a 4-year-postponed California fraud trial that will begin a mere 3 days after the PA primary. The press has so far remained silent on this pending fraud trial, but it will essentially give McCain everything he needs to secure his bid for the White House. McCain would clearly prefer HRC as an opponent in the general election rather than Obama.

Should you not take advantage of this opportunity to make Obama the Democratic nominee, welcome to four more years of economic woes, ongoing military losses, and no clear end in sight under a McCain (aka Bush & company) administration.

The election is now in your hands, Pennsylvania, so please vote wisely. A vote for Obama is a vote for unity and real change.

If you are worried about the general election, NOT THIS TIME!! We will not vote on FEAR of the General election. This time we will prove that Hillary and the Republicans cannot steal the presidency by scaring the daylight out of us and force us to make the wrong choice.

Go Pittsburgh!!!

I can't wait to see what all of your blame it on when Obama gets elected and things still suck for everyone and continue to get worse. The problems we have in this country are not based on the good or bad performance of any one president (granted GWB certainly isn't helping much and we could have done without the war,) they are tied to the fact that people have an entitlement mentality. Somehow we're led to believe that it's our birthright simply by being americans to inherit prosperity, and that if someone else has more than we do, they should slice it up and give us some regardless of whether or not we've done anything to deserve it. That's not how america became so prosperous to begin with, and demanding a leader who will 'share the wealth' with everyone isn't going to make it any better. Eventually people will stop trying to out produce eachother if all that comes of it is a seizure and division among the public (insurance, 'economic stimulus', bailouts for companies that are supposed to die) and will instead start to imagine that they're the one's who should be taking from the public purse instead of giving to it. After all, if the rewards are the same for being a producer as they are for being a lazy consumer, then why bother producing? In real life, nobody owes you a 'job' they only owe you the right to try and find one for yourself. If your industry can't compete with China for manufacturing, you're in the wrong business, PAL. Until people take responsibility for their own lives, no president, especially no populist leader, as Obama claims to be, will EVER make our issues and pains go away. They will only get worse. Turn the page indeed. Well, hopefully, if you hate me for saying it now, you'll remember I've said it when it turns out that Obama didn't make it all better.

News flash: Clinton Released Ad Stating Managing Editior of Pittsurgh Post-Gazette is Elitist looking down upon the scores of Working Class people. All Subscribers, she claims, are equally guilty of elitism by purchasing the divisive newpaper "propoganda" .

Sen. Clinton is holding try outs for subsequent ads requesting that all working class Pennsylvanians who are "bitter" with the Post Gazette and other slights that caused disstress to call her on 1-877-HOPE 2 Win.

Clinton just wants to win for herself, she's fighting for her name so she can be proud of herself and the Clinton's dynasty. She does not care about the party nor the country. GO BARACK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

For those "Blue Collar" workers out there who took the "bitter" line personally...I guess not a single one of you Democrats, Rebulicans or others have not once complained about the price of gas, food, electricity, etc. Not a one of you have complained about the way our education and justice systems currently work. Not a one of you have ever complained about taxes and healthcare...No, no one who took offense at being called bitter have not talked among yourselves and vented about government.
I supported Bill Clinton when he ran...but now, the Clintons have become the elitists and a part of the establishment. Come on...someone who makes over a 100 million in a year CANNOT understand what someone making 15,000 a year is going through.
And I AM bitter about what has happened to my country that I have helped to defend as a proud US Army Veteran!
So, again, I ask you all...would you rather have someone who sugar-coats their words and make promises like;
"We are not the world's police force." (Georgie in 2000)
"Saddam has weapons of mass destruction." (Georgie before the Iraq Invasion)
"Mission Accomplished. As of this moment hostilities have ended in Iraq." (Georgie in his famous flight suit speech. Freaking Draft Dodging My Daddy Got Me Into The National Guard Fake Wanna Me Warrior)
"If gas prices rise, I will talk to the Saudis personnally" (Georgie in February 2008).
Now here we are America...we're at a cross roads...not since before World War II has American Government been so Elitist and alone in the world...we cannot continue telling the rest of the world to do as we say and not as we do.

Clinton owes to much to the establishment in which she has become a part of. During the preliminary runoffs for the democrats, many were like ..."Who does this guy Obama think he is? Doesn't he know that it's Hillary's turn?" I guess a lot of us have decided against the coronation of Queen Hillary...but, perhaps Veep would be best for her...she has some clout and it's said that she fights like a wolverine behind closed doors.
I recently moved to Pittsburgh and have heard nothing but how racist a state Pennsylvania is. Fortunately, I have not experienced such hatred since my arrival. I have found all people here open and respectful. Let's hope that Pennsylvania will set the mark to maintain for others to follow.
America...for once let's do something right...OBAMA 2008!

I'm a black male from newark new jersey with deep family ties to homestead (you know the black section of pittsburgh). it is so refreshing to see that logic and common sense and hope are alive and well in 'the burgh". i'm certain that my two cousins (both retired teachers) are beaming with pride in their community. thanks for navigating the bull for your citizenry. good job.

OBAMA/POWELL '08

Alright! PLEASE PENNSYLVANIA!! Now is your chance to put a nail in the coffin of the Hillary-Bill nightmare. Please, let us not have to return to eight more years of the 90's...on to the teens with OBAMA!!

Where are these Billary supporters getting the information that she would have a better chance against McCain than Obama. Go to any conservative radio show or any news show on Fox. They have made it clear that they would much rather have McCain go againt Hillary because she's a much easier win.

Rush Limbaugh has a project going he calls "Operation Chaos" where he's having hundreds of Republicans re-register as Democrats just to vote for Hillary so that she will be the Democratic nominee so that McCain will be assured the White House.

If

Vote for Ron Paul. We can still save this country.

If you think the crash is over, then hang on for the ride.

For those "Blue Collar" workers out there who took the "bitter" line personally...I guess not a single one of you Democrats, Republicans or others have not once complained about the price of gas, food, electricity, etc. Not a one of you have complained about the way our education and justice systems currently work. Not a one of you have ever complained about taxes and healthcare...No, no one who took offense at being called bitter have talked among yourselves and vented about government.

I supported Bill Clinton when he ran...but now, the Clintons have become the elitists and a part of the establishment. Come on...someone who makes over a 100 million in a year CANNOT understand what someone making 15,000 a year is going through.

And I AM bitter about what has happened to my country that I have helped to defend as a proud US Army Veteran!

So, again, I ask you all...would you rather have someone who sugar-coats their words and make promises like;
"We are not the world's police force." (Georgie in 2000)
"Saddam has weapons of mass destruction." (Georgie before the Iraq Invasion)
"Mission Accomplished. As of this moment hostilities have ended in Iraq." (Georgie in his famous flight suit speech. Freaking Draft Dodging My Daddy Got Me Into The National Guard Fake Wanna Be Warrior)
"If gas prices rise, I will talk to the Saudis personnally" (Georgie in February 2008).

Now here we are America, after 8 years of lies, fear and guilt...we're at a cross roads...not since before World War II has American Government been so Elitist and alone in the world...we cannot continue telling the rest of the world to do as we say and not as we do. Sooner or later, the chickens will come home to roost.

Senator Clinton owes to much to the establishment in which she has become a part of. During the preliminary runoffs for the democrats, many were like ..."Who does this guy Obama think he is? Doesn't he know that it's Hillary's turn?" I guess a lot of us have decided against the coronation of Queen Hillary...but, perhaps Veep would be best for her...she has some clout and it's said that she fights like a wolverine behind closed doors.

I recently moved to Pittsburgh and have heard nothing but how racist a state Pennsylvania is. Fortunately, I have not experienced such hatred since my arrival. I have found all people here open and respectful. Let's hope that Pennsylvania will set the mark to maintain for others to follow.

America...for once let's do something right...OBAMA 2008!

"We Clinton supporters aren't going anywhere. " That's right, Mark. You aren't going ANYWHERE, let alone the White House. It's all over but the crying. Hill's toast!

Obama all the way!!

An eloquent and lucid article that sums up the entire Presidential Race as is .

When will the legacy media get it? Shouldn't they be reporting the news and not endorsing presidential candidates? How can anyone believe the PG will be unbiased when talking about anyone?

Quit wasting trees for this crap!

I am from New Freedom, PA.
BHO is not the personification of New Freedom. He is a glimmer man. He is nothing more than a pre-packaged product for current consumption. He has very limited experience; his character is unknown and untested. His voting record is liberal with an 'L'. He is nothing more than a willow in the political wind, an inspirational speaker in an empty suit. I fear his core beliefs, black liberation theology, is a twisted view of "Christianity" with a black race vs. white race basis and bias; look it up! Forget the politics and Hillary and McCain. Do you really think you know BHO? If you think you do then you know Barry Soetoro; drawing a blank? That's your man before he morphed into BHO the Punaho prep./Harvard chap grad. and the Superman cape went on. Don't swallow his sermon; he is just telling you what you want to hear but his words are empty and his intent unknown. My recommendation, scratch and sniff this pig in a poke. Don't be hoodwinked by this unknown poser vote for someone with proven service to the USA whoever that may be.

The PPG said it perfectly: Hillary Clinton does not even know who she is anymore.
No lie or libel is too big or too small for her to smear a good man and a better candidate than she is. Her beer & guns charade is sad. I pray that Pennsylvnians will vote for Senator Obama and end this slugfest, which is only benefiting John McCain and those who want a 3rd Bush Term.

when the sorrows and prayers of the masses reach upon high, the lord shall send a messiah....

now i'm not saying he's jesus, but definately a political messiah. how long has it been since we have heard of a politician who has given so many people a true feeling of hope? we accepted bush again last term because the alternative wasn't any better...please america...please pennsylvania...do the sensible thing...choose the candidate that wants to steer us out of the rut...i am a white military man who is so tired of fighting in a war, which i do because i swore to uphold and defend...,that keeps me away from my wife and children for purposes that aren't really even proven to me or explained...Barrack Hussein Obama has my vote...in '08 and in '12.

I'm a Bible-thumping, gun-toting, bitter, disenfranchised formerly working class American FOR OBAMA IN 2008!

To quote an old slogan, "In your heart, you KNOW he's right."

Barack "Osama" Obama????? This is the first time in my life that I can honestly say, "I am NOT proud to be from Pittsburgh"
Do you think that this racist cares one ounce for you bitter Pennsylvanians?

I have greatly admired Hillary Clinton (and Bill) for many years and even dreamed of her jumping into the 2004 race in order to really defeat bush, but I have to say, as a Catholic Democrat who has always voted from my mind and my heart, I can say that there is a true voice of compassion and strength that comes from faith in the words and deeds of Barack Obama. If you examine his record and compare it with his policy statements (available in its vast entirety on his website) you will find a man of substance and character who lives from his heart and not his ambitions of power. Here is a man who has truly become a channel for peace.

For anyone who has doubts, as I once did, google Obama Super Tuesday victory speech.

Whatsoever you do to the least of my brothers...

I have greatly admired Hillary Clinton (and Bill) for many years and even dreamed of her jumping into the 2004 race in order to really defeat bush, but I have to say, as a Catholic Democrat who has always voted from my mind and my heart, I can say that there is a true voice of compassion and strength that comes from faith in the words and deeds of Barack Obama. If you examine his record and compare it with his policy statements (available in its vast entirety on his website) you will find a man of substance and character who lives from his heart and not his ambitions of power. Here is a man who has truly become a channel for peace.

For anyone who has doubts, as I once did, google Obama Super Tuesday victory speech.

Whatsoever you do to the least of my brothers...

I am glad Pittursburg finally endorsed Obama. I love gazette.

Obama is the new leadership this country needs.
I believe that the world's bitterness towards us ( due to Bush & Co ) will immediately begin to melt away, and we will begin to regain respect the moment he is elected President.

Now, yinz go dahn air an vote fer OBAMA anat!

Good job, PPG

Who cares if someone is a liberal? I consider myself a liberal, but let us inspect the definition of the word.

1. favorable to progress or reform, as in political or religious affairs.
- Yes, I am open to reform. Are you happy with how things are?

2. favorable to or in accord with concepts of maximum individual freedom possible, esp. as guaranteed by law and secured by governmental protection of civil liberties
- Yes, I would like to have my rights back. Don't think your phone isn't getting tapped every now and then. Enough with the scare tactics used by the current administration to trample our rights to privacy and property. GWB should be impeached or brought up on war crimes internationally for what he has done.

3. favoring or permitting freedom of action, esp. with respect to matters of personal belief or expression
-Yes. Whatever happened to the seperation of church and state? If the right has it their way, you won't have a choice in the matter of abortion, and they cling to religion to dissuade the use of stem cells to cure diseases that effect all of us black, white, Democratic, or Republican.

4. of or pertaining to representational forms of government rather than aristocracies and monarchies
-Yes, I want change. McCain is Bush for another 4 years and voting for Hillary will lead to a Bush/Clinton as head of our government since 1989. That would be 20 years plus.

5. free from prejudice or bigotry; tolerant: a liberal attitude toward foreigners.
-Yes. This is a country of all people, and it will take us all to respect each other to move forward. Those old elephants will have you believe it is their country, but they don't ever think of their family as one time immigrants seeking a place of freedom and a chance.

6. open-minded or tolerant, esp. free of or not bound by traditional or conventional ideas, values, etc
-Yes. Traditional thinking by old minds has done nothing but corrupted our government with the help of powerful lobbyists given their utter lack of purpose or vision. Why change the way they do things if they stand to benefit?

Lastly, look at our economy. This was brought to you by "fiscally responsible" republicans. I find it ironic that the only times we did not have a deficit was when a democrat was in office. So much for the "tax and spend" rhetoric the right wants you to believe. Go Obama! The Donkeys are coming to kick some real asses out of office and we're going to have a majority in both the house and Senate that will allow us to bring the change that is needed, currently it is just not enough of a majority to really move forward.

PS - Supreme Court Judges aren't getting any younger, don't leave it up to the current establishment to fill any more of those seats.

Obama 'might' be able to bring the country together and change the nasty partisan politics in Washington. There is no such thing as a guarantee in politics. Both Hillary and McCain will keep the status quo in Washington. Pat Buchanan said "McCain will make Cheney look like Ghandi." Hillary has run a divisive and negative campaign, harming the Democratic party. Bush, Clinton, Bush, Clinton is not change.
I am more than bitter, I am ready to throw the bums out of Washington and take my country back. Vote Obama PA. and throw Billary out.

Peace In: Peace Out

I am a Penobscot Native American and am I feeling for the first time in my 43 years of life, Proud of the Change in my Country the USA.

To see the progressive movment and change to finally set our country on the right track.

An unselfish President for the people...

It's feels good...

Finally somebody down in PA sees some sense. We thought all hopes were lost with the folks in PA because we heard that they don't like changes down there, that they stick with the devil they already know. Great to see and hope it works with the voters.

To those of you who would take SENATOR Obama to task for his" bitterness words" you would do well to learn how to spell first. For those of you who would go down with Hillary as she destroys the Democratic party, you will deserve the results.For those of you who do not know editorial policies used by all news papers keep reading the Sunday funnies. Obama supporters take heart! Hillary is toast!

Hillary Clinton is for this... but wait a minute... she is also for the opposite... as long as it brings votes. She was in favor of this disgusting war and now she is against it, at least that's what she says. She is against guns and she loves guns. I guess she enjoyed shooting something... animals? Oh my! She got me so totally confused that I am voting for Obama. At least I know where he stands. I'll stand by you Barack. Show them the door and open a new era for this sorry sorry country.

Regardless of who becomes president do not both houses need better than
a 60% majority to ensure passage of a measure ? Otherwise, neither party can defeat a veto ? It seems to me that this will br where the real power will lie,
including the"powerr of the purse".

Was Hillary Fired for Unethical Misconduct?
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The links below say that her boss in the Watergate investigation fired her, refused to give her a letter of recommendation and said she was a liar and did highly unethical things.
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Supposedly, her boss says that she conspired to violate the Constitution, the rules of the House, the rules of the committee and the rules of confidentiality, that she was an unethical and dishonest lawyer, that he should have reported her to the bar association for disciplinary action, and that she wrote a fraudulent legal memorandum which if submitted to a judge would have gotten her disbarred, and that he could not recommend her for any subsequent position of public or private trust.
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http://www.jzeifman.com/
http://www.aim.org/aim-column/hillarys-crocodile-tears-in-connecticut
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I have not seen these statements elsewhere. Has anyone been able to confirm or debunk this?

Thanks.

TO Ryan who wrote:
"I'm honestly trying to understand why everyone is so excited about Obama. I swear I am. But when no one ever provides anything concrete other than "symbol of the future" as a reason, I find myself at a loss. With less experience, less known about him and less examples of his leadership skills available for me to read, how can I not vote Clinton? There is this haze of mystery around the man, and no one wants to address it. Instead they fawn over that haze.."

The reason you don't understand is because you have not done the research for yourself but instead have chosen to allow Hillary to be a point of reference which is no different than trusting Pinocchio to tell you the truth.

The facts about both Hillary & Obama can be found at the library of congress Tomas http://thomas.loc.gov/ There you will find who sponsored or voted for what and how many times. This information is very telling because it gives the voter a true understanding of what the candidates interest are.

Obama's history of voting as well as his choices in life have proven to many that he indeed is the more qualified. I have learned that Hillary who altho has been around longer Has done much less in terms of relevance in a given time frame than Obama. Niter of the two was ever a governor but as senators Obama actually has more experience. If your trying to include first lady experience thats fair but you need to prove that as a first lady she actually did something. This is where things start to get interesting. Hillary claims that she helped to create programs such as NAFTA, Child care and her attempt at Socialized Healthcare. So i did some research and found that the only thing she actually did was healthcare reform which was a huge failure. as for "NAFTA" I believe she was against it but at the same time she did not create it she just backed it. And child care? well she had absolutely nothing to do with it she just likes to say she did. The truth is that after her failed attempt at healthcare reform she was restricted to the role of first lady which means she went around naming things, acknowledging accomplishments and having tea parties with foreign leaders. This is not experience. Now factor in that Obama chose to be a civil rights lawyer as opposed to being a defense lawyer (Hillary's choice) you can see that this man is more interested in changing the world than fattening his pockets.

Also how can people ignore Hillary's lies? if obama were to lie about sniper fire or the placement of his wife jogging around the world traid centers during 911 in his book this campaign would be over. Its really amazing to me how Hillary tells lie after lie & is still in the race.

pleas do your research on Hillary b4 you vote against Obama.

Look i liked Bill too before i learned the truth.

BTW I'm an american but not in the US so i don't even get to see things like national debates except in small you tube snips so i must do the research on my own. This is why i know for a fact that you & many others like you are just being ignorant of the truth and then saying you can't find anything. You can always check resources like Wikipedia and then the library of congress to confirm the facts or you can even call one of Obamas hotlines.

Here is a good question; What has hillary done of relevance? I actually know but do you?

http://www.barackobama.com/
http://my.barackobama.com
http://thomas.loc.gov/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barack_Obama
http://www.myspace.com/barackobama

Senator Barack Obama, indeed, represents the future. We have to move beyond the dynasties such as Bush the father, Clinton, George W.Bush, and Clinton? No way Jose. HRC represents the the old Washington politics. We need a leader with vision. Barack Obama is the change we need away from the Washington establishments. Thank you Pittsburgh Post-Gazette for endorsing Senator Barack Obama for the next President of the United States.

Maybe we the people are ready for an honest man to lead us?? Being a truthful politician has always been political suicide in a presidential race (remember Mo Udall?). Why else are they famous for double speak and non-denial denials?

ENOUGH! Let's read and listen to the real words from this man, not the "spin" from his opponents, and then DECIDE for OURSELVES!!

If not now -- WHEN?

I'm a 60 year old white man from the south and I support Barak Obama!

What a shocking disappointment. I am a democrat who thought that there was no way our party could lose the general election... but - AGAIN - the MSM has glorifed the wrong candidate while demonizing our best hope. The bias for Obama has been disgusting and disturbing in the MSM. I want to thank ABC for addressing the issues in the debate that the MSM was trying to brush aside. Unless something huge shifts, it looks like the dems are going to be stuck with an unelectable candiate. Obama has more than offended our country by going to a church for 20 years that spews hatred for the US. And his wife never having been proud before of our country. And now Obama is telling small town people that they cling to guns and God only out of economic frustration and bitterness? EEK! This guy is scary. I will vote against my party - for McCain if Obama is the other choice.

So proud of Pittsburgh, but so sad for #280, whose comments show she hasn't even listened to the 45 minute tape of Obama's fundraiser in SF, or she'd know that he was championing working people everywhere by ALL he said there! Obviously, Scary hasn't listened to even one of his former minister's original (entire) sermons, or the complete video of Michelle Obama's speech either, or she'd see that this stuff has been so badly misrepresented it's a sin! That's the politics of old though..Republicans peddle lies and garbage to bring down their opponent, becaue they have nothing of worth to tell us about themselves..that's all that's left to them. Apparently, the Clintons have climbed on that bus, as well.

Since Bill brought it up again today, Hillary called herself the "Senator from Punjab" at an Indian fundraiser, and her (co-founded) Senate India Caucus has been responsible for thousands of jobs filled here by foreigners with the LEGAL visas she's championed for them. H&B are paid millions in speaking fees and contributions by large outsourcing companies (the Indian press loves B&H) and Bill is a paid (3.3mil) advisor to one of them, InfoUSA. Yes, I'm bitter, as my job is one of millions sailing down the Ganges River. Enough hypocricy. Obama 08!

Poor Dave #248..No one is asking for a handout! What we need is for someone to take the wrench out of the gears, though!! This is the country that put a man on the moon, and was responsible for practically everything that represents a technological advance for society! Good Lord..can't "compete with China" ? They make garbage in sweat shops..no quality control, no standards in manufacturing..they poison our kids and our pets..and us..and you're OK with this? You must be making a lot of money on the Chinese..one of those elitist opportunists who works on Wall Street, to say a thing like that..part of the Me, Myself, and I Club! Shame on you! Check back this time next year, and we'll see how "bad" a job Obama's doing, my friend!

No man should tell a woman that she should vote for Hillary. What kind of stupid thing is that to say. She can't even manage her own budget and she's a flat out liar. Perhaps the people who support her like that kind of nasty, mudslinging campaign. The need to do that highlights the fact that she has no real experience doing anything BUT having tea with dignitaries. As a woman, I will voted for the candidate who had goodness in his heart and the fact is that he is simply smarter and displayed through out the campaign. Ill behavior draws negative results. I guess some people never learn that lesson.

No man should tell a woman that she should vote for Hillary. What kind of stupid thing is that to say. She can't even manage her own budget and she's a flat out liar. Perhaps the people who support her like that kind of nasty, mudslinging campaign. The need to do that highlights the fact that she has no real experience doing anything BUT having tea with dignitaries. As a woman, I will voted for the candidate who had goodness in his heart and the fact is that he is simply smarter and displayed through out the campaign. Ill behavior draws negative results. I guess some people never learn that lesson.