Des Moines Register Endorses Clinton and McCain
EmailABC News’ David Chalian, Teddy Davis and Tahman Bradley Report: Sens. Hillary Clinton and John McCain have captured the endorsement of Iowa’s statewide paper.
Of the Democrats, the Des Moines Register’s editorial board writes that their imaginations were inspired by Sen. Barack Obama D-Ill., but in the end Clinton’s preparedness to confront the nation’s challenges won them over.
In the Republican race, the board writes that McCain’s tested leadership in matters foreign and domestic make him most ready to lead America and rebuild trust at home and abroad.
The Clinton campaign needed some good news to help shift the narrative a bit and this can certainly help on that front. And the editorial clearly plays directly into Clinton’s campaign message of experience and ready to lead on Day One.
It’s important to note that the DMR endorsement usually carries a bit more sway in Democratic circles due to the left-leaning editorial page. McCain, a senator from Arizona who is on his second White House bid, has largely ceded Iowa to front-running rivals Mike Huckabee and Mitt Romney as he prepares to make his stand in New Hampshire. However, capturing the two key early state editorial endorsements (New Hampshire Union Leader and Des Moines Register) in addition to the Boston Globe may cause voters to give McCain a second/third look.
On Saturday, before the outcome was known, Obama weighed in on the Register endorsement saying, "Obviously, we would love to have the endorsement of the Des Moines Register and any newspaper here in Iowa — I think it would be disingenuous to pretend that we haven’t actively sought it."
He went on to say that field organization matters more.
In 2004, the Register endorsed John Edwards, helping to lift him to a second-place finish in the caucuses.
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This endorsement will be a good test of Hillary’s ability to recover from the “crash and burn” of the past week. He numbers were falling due to missteps by her staff and awkward answers at debates. There was more buzz around her falling like a lead brick than on the real issues. If she can capitalize of this endoresment she may stop the Obama Express. On McCain..I lean republican but he is not who I think could be effective as President. I still think Huckabee and Thompson connect more with voters with truthful direct talk that hit peole in their core beliefs. Should be an interesting 3 weeks.
Mike
Posted by: Mike | December 16, 2007, 7:28 am 7:28 am
These two corrupt liberal wolfpack press members are “trying to create a surge” for John McCain not for Iowa but for New Hampshire. Both endorsements by the liberal snobs at these papers had one objective in mind………….Prop up McCain like they have with Slick Huck for the “sole” purpose of derailing Mitt”s chance at the GOP nomination.
Just in case anyone was trying to figure out these ”strange” endorsements………fyi
Posted by: Allen Ridge | December 16, 2007, 7:44 am 7:44 am
The race remains the GOP’s to lose, and McCain or Rudy remain the best bets — for 2008, and for our nation’s well being. Everyone else IS an also ran wanne be never wuzz, at this point.
Posted by: QUESTION HILLARY tm | December 16, 2007, 8:14 am 8:14 am
I want to thank DMR for choosing Hillary Clinton. I couldn’t be more thrilled. It’s like being on the cover of Madden Football…bad luck. With a single stroke you have helped pave the way for an even more improbable victory for Barack Obama by strengthening the resolve of those that may have been getting complacent amid all the good news from the polls and his terrific showings of late. As Barack often claims, he has never been on a journey that wasn’t improbable, yet he stands at the threshold of taking the reigns of our great nation. By stacking the odds even more against him, you have done your part in building the foundation that legends are made of. There are no figures in history more revered than the ones that had to fight against all odds to make a difference for a noble cause. Those are the leaders that the tales of history won’t let us forget. That’s what his candidacy is about, to do what popular opinion says is not possible, to achieve a dream. That is the very quality that will allow him to rally red America, blue America, black America, white Ameirca, brown America and yellow America to work together to achieve a better future. That’s the kind of leader that instills that feeling that any hurdle can be overcome with perseverance, dedication and integrity. Barack Obama may be the youngest of the group of candidates, but he is going to win this thing the old fashioned way, he’s gonna earn it…one voter at a time!
Posted by: Aris-D | December 16, 2007, 8:38 am 8:38 am
Well!!! of course the DesMoines Register would support McCain and Clinton. Clinton is a socialist in which liberial women seem to support and and McCain is a democrat in republican clothing. Therefore their decision makes sence to me. Both clinton and McCain are for bigger government,higher taxes,and socialistic government. I can’t wait to be ruled by the government!So the ladies of the Register made the best choises for presidential candidates for America.
Posted by: William F. E. | December 16, 2007, 9:01 am 9:01 am
I am English but am taking a keen interest in the USA race as every single country in the world is relying on you guys not let another muppet like Bush get in.
This election is massive in shaping the future of the world, make no mistake and to make the wrong choice now, could affect the entire world forever.
As i said, i take a keen interest and have been keeping in touch with the race for about a year now.
In my opinion there is only one person to lead the United States away from the mess it is currently in and the DMR has made the wrong choice.
The man is Barack Obama, he is truly a great candidate and much better than HC who is just riding the wave of Bill’s popularity.
Think of it this way, If Bill Clinton had not been the most fantastic president of recent times, would you be voting for Hillary?
Judge the candidates on their own merits, and if you do this, you will realise she just does not stack up against Barack.
I hope all Democrats will make the right choice when going to the polls.
Posted by: Tom B | December 16, 2007, 9:37 am 9:37 am
I think will be a wonderful day!!!! The DMR made the correct choice, Clinton is the best candidate!
Posted by: Jessica M. | December 16, 2007, 9:50 am 9:50 am
Jessica M – WHY??? Why do you think that? It continues to amaze me… Those who support Obama, cite his efforts to give this country a fresh start. An attempt a gapping the partisan bridge. Like Rudy talk about his strength in tough times. Those who like Huckabee talk about his sincerity and honesty… What does Clinton offer? Is she honest? NO. Is she trustworthy? NO. Does she have experience? NO. Has she ever succeeded at anything in the political arena? NO. Can she even give a good answer to the questions of the day? No. Not on immigration, not on the war… all she has been able to do is tell us all the social programs she will give us, but not how she plans on paying for them… Please.. think before you vote..
Posted by: givemeabreak | December 16, 2007, 10:35 am 10:35 am
Obama will never win folks get over it!
Posted by: Mark | December 16, 2007, 10:38 am 10:38 am
We will have another GOP President in 2008 THANK GOD!
Posted by: Mark | December 16, 2007, 10:39 am 10:39 am
RON PAUL HAS RAISED 2 Million and counting today ABC. How about that for support?!!!!
Posted by: aboe | December 16, 2007, 11:30 am 11:30 am
Here’s a question for the Des Moine
Register, What has prepared Hillary Clinton to be President?
Being the First Lady?
More Bull from the MSM!
Although she does appear to be a liar and a phony on the same level as her hubby,
former President Bill Clinton!
You know the President who lied under oath!
Posted by: reaganfan | December 16, 2007, 12:24 pm 12:24 pm
Clinton managed to raise $380,000 from poor areas according to the Los Angeles Times. The Times says at least one Chinatown donor has denied making a $1,000 contribution recorded in his name. Another who donated $2,500 appears to be ineligible to do so under federal election law. And many donors could not be tracked down using property, telephone or business records.
The Clinton campaign is expressing concern about the situation. It says it has flagged questionable contributions and returned others. Ya, right!
Posted by: Greg | December 16, 2007, 1:07 pm 1:07 pm
McCain thinks its safe for American’s to travel in IRAQ, and that the general Patraus travels around without security. McCain doesn’t have a clue.
Posted by: Greg | December 16, 2007, 1:09 pm 1:09 pm
Anyone vaguely familiar with the political career of John McCain knows about the “Keating Five” scandal. For those not clear on the specifics, we’ll do a quick review:
In the midst of the savings and loan implosion of the 80s, federal auditors begin investigating the practices of S&L magnate Charles Keating.
McCain, along with four other Senators, meets with Keating to discuss ways to derail the investigation.
McCain and his colleagues meet with Ed Gray, the chairman of the regulatory board, and persuade him to delay seizing the S&L.
Two years later, regulators finally have to seize the S&L for a federal bailout, costing taxpayers $2.6 billion. In the meantime, 17,000 investors in Keating’s S&L lose $190 million.
For someone with a stainless “reform” halo, McCain looks pretty dirty here. So, what does the “straight-talker” do? Take responsibility? Apologize? Nah:
McCain defended his attendance at the meetings by saying Keating was a constituent and that Keating’s development company, American Continental Corporation, was a major Arizona employer. McCain said he wanted to know only whether Keating was being treated fairly and that he had not tried to influence the regulators…
Oh, well we have no problem, then. After all, McCain’s job is to look out for his constituents, right?
But Keating was more than a constituent to McCain–he was a longtime friend and associate…Keating raised money for McCain’s two congressional campaigns in 1982 and 1984, and for McCain’s 1986 Senate bid. By 1987, McCain campaigns had received $112,000 from Keating, his relatives, and his employees–the most received by any of the Keating Five…
Okay, so that’s pretty fishy. Still, I guess you could say that just because someone gives you money doesn’t make you best buds…
After McCain’s election to the House in 1982, he and his family made at least nine trips at Keating’s expense, three of which were to Keating’s Bahamas retreat. McCain did not disclose the trips (as he was required to under House rules) until the scandal broke in 1989…And in April 1986, one year before the meeting with the regulators, McCain’s wife, Cindy, and her father invested $359,100 in a Keating strip mall.
Cripes! This is some Tom DeLay stuff, folks. So, here we have McCain conspiring with a campaign crony to rip off shareholders and American taxpayers. What does McCain do to atone for his sins?
…he contributed $112,000 (the amount raised for him by Keating) to the U.S. Treasury.
Oh, thanks John. Now, according to my calculations, you only owe American taxpayers about $2,599,880,000.00. We’d like that in cash, please.
Posted by: Greg | December 16, 2007, 1:13 pm 1:13 pm
There is only one Statesman with integrity, who walks the talk. During his 20 years in Congress, Ron Paul:
Has never taken a government-paid junket, has never voted himself a pay raise, and does not participate in the lucrative congressional pension program. He has never voted for an unbalanced budget or to raise taxes. (Now, there is a Statesman with integrity, who walks the talk).
Paul has received more donations from the troops then any other candidate. He served his country as a Flight Surgeon in the Air Force for 5 years. He voted against the war in Iraq, instead urged Congress to hunt down the terrorists responsible fo 9/11. Ron Paul will bring out troops home immediately to protect our national security and our borders here at home.
Ron Paul is a Christian with true Christian values. He is not like other Christians who are warmongers, who support illegal pre-emptive wars, torture, and the killing of hundrends of thousand of innocent humans. We owe nearly 10 trillion dollars, and continue to borrow money from China and others for this illegal war. We are virtually bankrupt. There is no such thing as a “War or terror, no more than “War on Thugs”. Terror is not a country, it is a tactic that can never be stopped, thus, this allows for this war to continue for ever. Remember, IRAQ had nothing to do with 9/11. It was 19 thugs mostly from Saudi Arabia.
When are building 14 bases in IRAQ because of oil.
Posted by: Greg | December 16, 2007, 1:18 pm 1:18 pm
“Of the Democrats, the Des Moines Register’s editorial board writes that their imaginations were inspired by Sen. Barack Obama D-Ill., but in the end Clinton’s preparedness to confront the nation’s challenges won them over.”
Hmmmmm, Hillary probably should have Obama as her speech writer.
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