The Napa Valley Register likes him over Obama. It's an issue of experience:
The two candidates’ views on education are similar, yet McCain’s proposals are more fiscally sound than his rival’s and leave the responsibility for decisions where it belongs, in the hands of families.
Sen. Barack Obama is a passionate, intelligent and honorable candidate whose commitment to the betterment of this nation should not be questioned. The prospect of bringing to the White House such an exciting and youthful leader is tempting.
Yet Obama’s record of political achievement is sparse when compared to McCain’s, and his ability to navigate through storms such as the ones before us is untested.
We cannot afford to project our hopes on one so unproven.
One candidate for president has the experience to lead our people through what promises to be a period of difficult choices and sacrifice in order to keep the United States what we truly believe it to be — the greatest nation on Earth. That candidate is John McCain.
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The Wheeling News-Register believes John McCain has earned trust:
McCain's character, on the other hand, has been one of working closely with those who would build America up - not tear her down.
It is not too much to say that the contest for president this year pits a dedicated liberal politician, Obama, against a veteran servant of the public - McCain. Obama is easily the most liberal of the 100 senators. His running mate, Sen. Joseph Biden, is a close second.
Simply because McCain's character has been one of service to the people - not to a political party or the gigantic federal bureaucracy - we urge residents of our area to cast their ballots for John McCain, the leader Americans need.
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The Foster's Democrat supports Republican John McCain, saying he is the candidate for change:
For McCain and many others, Vietnam was a life-changing experience. He grew from a self-admitted cocky, young aviator to a responsible adult, one who well understands what it means to find satisfaction in giving to others.
This father and husband has overcome the physical disabilities heaped upon him by the war.
He has been an independent voice in the U.S. Senate, one who speaks his mind and is beholding to no special interest or lobby.
John McCain is a person who possesses the wisdom that only years and experiences can engender.
He has conquered the foibles of youth and battled the challenges of adult life, far more so than Sen. Obama.
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The Boston Globe editorial board has endorsed Barack Obama for president:
COME JANUARY, a new president will take charge of a nation diminished, an America that is far shakier economically, less secure militarily, and less respected internationally than it was eight years before. The nation needs a chief executive who has the temperament and the nerves to shepherd Americans through what promises to be a grueling period — and who has the vision to restore this country to its place of leadership in the world.
Such a leader is at hand. With great enthusiasm, the Globe endorses Senator Barack Obama for president. The charismatic Democrat from Illinois has the ability to channel Americans’ hopes and rally the public together, at a time when the winds are picking up and the clouds keep on darkening.
Unlike many of his rivals this year of either party, Obama isn’t refighting the political or cultural battles of the 1960s. Instead, he is asking Americans to take responsibility for the nation’s problems now; no one else will take care of them, and the consequences of years of disunity and profligacy should not be visited upon future generations.
Frankly, this is a rather nauseating editorial.
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The New Bedford Standard-Times of Massachusetts endorsed Barack Obama yesterday:
After eight years of immoderate Bush leadership that tipped the scales too far toward deregulation and trickle-down economics, the country cannot afford to elect John McCain. Nor can we stomach any more of the unilateral, war-mongering arrogance of the Bush administration and the unwavering support of Mr. McCain for the president's policies. Our national reputation will not survive it.
The case for Barack Obama, though, goes far beyond a vote against his opponent. Mr. Obama has staked out smart, thoughtful positions on a host of policy issues. Unlike those who long for the anti-government glory days of Ronald Reagan, Barack Obama believes that the elected representatives of the people can indeed be a force for good.
Even market capitalism needs rules. Mr. Obama aims to leash the financial institutions that went wild in the credit markets. In September, he outlined a six-point plan that includes boosting oversight of financial institutions that borrow from the government; creating new disclosure requirements; cracking down on trading that "crosses the line to market manipulation"; and eliminating overlap among regulatory agencies.
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The Santa Cruz Sentinel acknowledges Obama will face challenges, but he is still the best choice:
Unfortunately for Obama, if he wins -- and he should, if for no other reason than the economy -- he'll face a series of challenges that will make it difficult to deliver on many of his campaign promises.
In addition to the crisis in the financial markets, he'll be faced with the rising costs of entitlement programs, a huge national deficit, and an unpopular war in Iraq that is going better than a year ago, when Obama pledged to bring our troops home.
Terrorism will remain a potential danger, and America's declining position in the world, will need to be addressed quickly. Issues such as climate change and energy will have to be dealt with during a painful recession.
Our next president will need the kind of qualities that Barack Obama has demonstrated in his long and historic fight to lead the United States of America.
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