January 17, 2008
Posted: 06:48 PM ET

LAS VEGAS, Nevada (CNN) — For the second time in as many days, Mitt Romney and Barack Obama have scored endorsements from a major Nevada newspaper.

The Reno Gazette-Journal, Nevada’s second-largest newspaper, announced on its Web site Thursday night that it was endorsing Republican Romney and Democrat Obama in a pair of editorials that focused on electability in November.

The paper's editorial board complimented Romney for getting voters to cross party lines to elect a Republican governor in heavily Democratic Massachusetts.

“Romney’s most remarkable feat,” the board writes, “was his stewardship of the Salt Lake City Olympics. He showed that he could bring disparate groups together, clean up a mess left by his predecessor, and to put on possibly the most successful games ever.”

Obama, the editorial board believes, “embodies the political and ideological perspectives that the party projects. He represents the platform of political unity and workable populist economics that he and party members believe will reinvigorate the economy and solve many of the other problems the nation is facing.”

The article describes Hillary Clinton as “struggling under the cloud of her husband,” and says John Edwards does not connect with the Democratic Party’s base.

It's the third contest for Democratic candidates, who are locked in a fierce battle for Nevada. Republicans, however, are paying little attention to the state. The Gazette-Journal blames this development on state GOP officials, who it says have “[made] a mess of the process.”

– CNN Nevada Producer Alexander Marquardt

Filed under: Barack Obama • Mitt Romney • Nevada


C.Lo   January 17th, 2008 10:42 pm ET

We have to recognize that Obama is the man of the situation. Please Hill, don't be crying on Bill's shoulder!

Obama08!!!!

Danielle   January 17th, 2008 10:44 pm ET

The Des Moines Register endorsed Hillary in Iowa..and that didn't get her anywhere. I wouldn't be too worried about newspaper endorsements.

HILLARY '08!

treborjant1975   January 17th, 2008 10:49 pm ET

I would NEVER consider voting for a candidate that has direct affiliation with the despicable people named below! Maybe Obama supporters should learn a little more about their candidate!

Let’s discuss Obama's spiritual advisor Rev. Jeremiah Wright, senior pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago; and the other clergymen revered by Obama, Rev. J. Alfred Smith Sr., senior pastor of Allen Temple Baptist Church in Oakland, Calif.; and Rev. Michael Pfleger, a Roman Catholic priest in Chicago.

After reading an article (see URL below) associated with Obama and these sorry excuses for humans…I’m speechless! Why has this not once (that I’ve seen, read or heard) been brought up in the media? They cover everything else! If Hillary farted in the wrong direction the media would be putting some negative spin on it! But yet, not a peep about this?? A perfect example of the media’s bias toward the Obama campaign. It’s appalling! If this is the company Sen. Obama chooses, whom he respects and looks toward for spiritual advice, there is a real problem here and how dare he say that race should not an discusses as an issue?? And the media should be ashamed of themselves for the lack of coverage, no matter how “inspiring” Obama may come across. Tisk Tisk!

(http://archive.newsmax.com/archives/ic/2007/6/4/161102.shtml?s=icp)

Jen, New York, NY   January 17th, 2008 10:59 pm ET

It wasn't brought up because maybe it's not true. Don't believe everything you hear or read. Use the brain as a filter.

Elizabeth   January 17th, 2008 11:06 pm ET

Source: THE ASSOCIATED RESS 1/15/08: "The plaintiffs are the Nevada State Education Association, its president, Lynn Warne, and five others. Debbie Cahill, the deputy executive director of the teachers' union, is a Clinton supporter and a member of the campaign's Nevada Women's Leadership Council.

Two senior partners of the law firm handling the suit, Kummer, Kaempfer, Bonner, Renshaw and Ferrario, have donated to Clinton in the past. Also, Clinton ally and former Rep. Jim Bilbray is an attorney at the firm.

The state Democratic Party unanimously approved the caucus rules last March, and the Democratic National Committee signed on in August. Four of the six plaintiffs are members of the committee that approved the rules."

WAKE UP PEOPLE.

B D   January 17th, 2008 11:10 pm ET

These 2 are definitely the best to win their respective nominations.

I could easily see either of them as President.

jay   January 17th, 2008 11:11 pm ET

Bill Clinton is a major issue for the Hillary Clinton campaign, and has become even more so as Bill continues playing his high profile, attack dog role in just about every big primary contest.

Let's say America elects Hillary President. The question is, who is the ultimate decision maker? Hillary, of course… until she gets into trouble, like she did before the NH primary when it seemed that all was lost, then Bill sort of takes over in his testosterone-fueled way. He can get on any TV or radio news show he wants, any time, and he isn't at all shy about expressing his opinions, outrageous though they may be. Nor does he defer to his wife or her advisors when he does so. He is definitely not a second fiddle kind of guy.

I think the speculation of Bill "retiring" to a seat on the Supreme Court or an ambassadorship now looks ridiculous (or heading up the WH intern program, heh heh). As Sens. Biden and Edwards both pointed out, Bill Clinton would have a major policy role in Hillary's White House. Now this is fine to a lot of voters, but it does create problems. Who is the ultimate authority? When people present their ideas to Hillary, or to her cabinet members, will they worry that Bill might be the one who makes the call? Who gets their eye contact in the White House conference room? Biden has already said there is no way he could be Sec'y of State in a Hillary Clinton White House, because of Bill's presence. OK there are many qualified candidates for that and other positions, but how many will be turned off by the same? Bill will be the 800 lb gorilla, he takes on whatever he pleases and will be "Co-President of the United States". Not First Husband!

There have been any number of corporations where the founder stepped down but never seemed to go away, creating problems for his (yeah, usually it's "him") successor because it was never clear whether a "final" decision was really final… maybe the old man could be convinced! Starbucks and Gateway are recent examples.

Finally, Bill Clinton did a good job when he was President, but we should remember one thing… he was awfully lucky to US President during 1993-2000. The Internet era started in 1995 with the launching of Netscape, and created a massive worldwide boom for the remainder of his two terms in office. Balancing the Fed. budget was easy under those conditions. The Soviet Union was finished, China's and India's economies hadn't really started booming, and Bin Laden hadn't figured out how to attack the American mainland yet. We weren't bogged down in a foolish war in Iraq. Whoever gets elected this time around will not be so lucky. Leadership will be important.

Hugh   January 17th, 2008 11:13 pm ET

I'm not a democrat, and definitely not a fan of Senator Clinton, but let's all stop throwing mud and focus on where the candidates stand on the issues.

Jen Cedar Falls, IA   January 17th, 2008 11:15 pm ET

I am in full support of Romney, but I am absolutely mesmerized by the movement and excitement of Obama. He can cause change in unchangable people.

I do believe that either one of them could reach across aisle for the good of their country and are in the political race FOR THE COUNTRY, NOT THE HISTORY BOOKS (as the Clinton's clearly are)!

If Romney does not win the Rep nomination, I hope Obama does for the Democrats and for the first time ever in my life (which is more Pres elections than you think), vote for a Democrat for President.

If Hillary wins the Dem nom, I will in no way vote for her.
Let our country be united once again, with Romney or Obama.

I agree with the Reno Gazette-Journal 100%!

Pfunk   January 17th, 2008 11:17 pm ET

IT's funny, whenever a black man is being real (and yes i said real sue me, i'd love to see you try) he's racist. I was there during the 90s watching everything clinton wasn't doing for the community, quoting rhetoric about how the economy was doing so well. Minorities lost jobs, lost welfare, and started to lose hope. And when i say minorities i don't just mean ethnic groups, i mean economic minorities. Jeremiah Wright, is a pastor of a church, leave the church out of this. And to connect Obama to a pastor, who's racist attitudes are disputable to say the least is dumb as hell. And I hate to say an obvious attempt from the clinton camp to bring race where it doesn't belong. If Obama is racist, i feel sorry for his caucasian mother and cousins. By the way, its one thing to say Obama takes advice from a "racist" minister, its another thing to say he shares the same sentiments about caucasian-americans, when you have no substantial evidence at all. But i guess the words of Hilary Clinton are substantial enough.

Yiannis   January 17th, 2008 11:22 pm ET

Ignoring the hate mongering which treborjant and other angry Hillary supporters regularly engage in, I would say that the best endorsement was that of the Boston Globe, which tackled Hillary's perceived experience.

They said that Hillary's knowledge of the way Washington works, leaves her tied to the restrictions of the old ways of the beltway, while Obama's distance from the establishment leaves him open to the government's possibilities.

Any thinking man would take that argument seriously.

Bonnie   January 17th, 2008 11:26 pm ET

As Obama has had a free ride with mainstream media, nothing surprises me anymore. Not even the fact that his church's pastor honored Louis Farrakhan recently. With the exception of Sean Hannity, one article by Richard Cohen, and a minor mention by Lou Dobbs, the fact that Obama has a twenty-year association with this African-centric, racist organization is the most obscene, over-the-top, and in-your-face insult to America to date. I'm convinced the Democratic Party is completely doomed when the majority have no problem with this, and tolerate this blatant double standard. Americans must be turning into giant pods by night, as this mindset and acceptance of Obama's faith leader is right out of invasion of the body snatchers. Don't you think in twenty years, Obama has had ample time to distance himself from this organization? There are other churches, folks. The fact that has not cut all ties with his mentor speaks volumes. No wonder we have racial division and hatred in this country with hypocrisy like this. What in the world is going here? This entire country is going to hell in a handbasket in a freefall.

mike   January 17th, 2008 11:30 pm ET

treborjant1975- ah, sensationalism anyone. drama was your specialty, aye? oh my god a black person talks poorly about the clintons. Oh my God. It is the end of days, the appocalypse , the rapture. Repent Repent …. blah blah blah.. GROW UP. Lets talk issues and stop being so passive aggressive…

Bimmer   January 17th, 2008 11:31 pm ET

Is it true that CNN will endorse OBbama one day before the Nevada caucuses?

Revelations   January 17th, 2008 11:31 pm ET

Antichrist. Period.

BD   January 17th, 2008 11:32 pm ET

These 2 are definitely the best to win their respective nominations.

I could easily see either of them as President.

treborjant1975   January 17th, 2008 11:35 pm ET

Barack Obama has as much substance as a hot air balloon! He'll ruin this country if elected. Actions speak louder then words, no matter how elequantly spoken. Get real!

gm, springboro, oh   January 17th, 2008 11:39 pm ET

Senator Obama had the judgment to be against the Iraq War from the very beginning, even when it was very popular to support it. That position could have cost him his Senate bid, but he stuck with it. He takes positions based on principles, not poll tested positions. He has the impeccable judgment to keep us safe. That's why along with getting us out of Iraq, his first priority is going to be to refocus our attention on Afghanistan and capturing Bin Laden, which now should have been done years ago.

Senator Obama has proposed the most comprehensive, detailed, and economically responsible stimulus package to help the American People and this economy. It's the exact opposite of Bush's proposal. It's an investment of $120 billion that provides immediate relief by putting money in the hands of workers and seniors, stems the rising tide of the foreclosure crisis, and covers state budget shortfalls.

When he finished school, he could have easily taken a job on Wall Street and become a millionaire. Instead, he took a $12,000 a year job to be a community organizer, helping people who'd lost their jobs in the poor neighborhoods of Chicago. He has great judgment and great experience helping real Americans.

It has been proven in national poll after national poll, most recently by USA Today and Gallup, that Senator Obama is the most electable Democrat in the race today. He's the only Democrat beating all 5 Republicans, and unlike Hillary and as Obama's win in the Iowa Caucuses clearly showed, he strongly attracts Independents and Republicans. This has been proven nationwide. We want to support a winner and he's clearly our best shot. 50% of Americans have said that under no circumstances would they ever vote for Hillary.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cg0LlYQntAs&NR=1

After watching Bush shred the constitution for the last 7 years, it'll be wonderful to have someone with the experience of being a constitutional law professor as President. The chief responsibility of the President of the United States is to enforce the law - no candidate knows the law better than Obama.

We can make world history by making Senator Obama the Democratic nominee for President of the United States, as Iowa made world history by making him the winner of the first-in-the-nation caucuses . . .

"An Obama win in Iowa will be the biggest political story coming from America in a generation, in decades, that will be covered on the front pages of every major newspaper in the world on January 4th".
-Chris Matthews (Hardball-MSNBC: 12.26.07)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeBZHG4KQaM&feature=user

7. After 7 years of Bush, we need a President with brains. Senator Obama is the 'anti-Bush'. He was president of the Harvard Law Review, the oldest and most prestigious pupil operated law review in the U.S. To be it's president, you have to be absolutely brilliant, and Senator Obama is brilliant.

8. After 7 years of being lied to by the President and other politicians, we deserve a President who not only tells the truth, but has an outstanding reputation for lifelong honesty, as does Senator Obama. We deserve an honest President.

9. It was Senator Obama who led the successful landmark effort in the United States Senate to pass the most comprehensive ethics and lobbying reform bill since Watergate. That bill strictly banned gifts and meals from lobbyists, and the use of corporate jets. He has the experience, both as an Illinois State Senator and as a United States Senator, of working throughout his entire political career for transparency and honesty in government.

10. There isn't another candidate in this race, Democrat or Republican, that offers
Americans any more of an opportunity for real change and real hope and for a real breath of fresh air than Barack Obama. This country hasn't seen a leader come along like this since John Kennedy and Robert Kennedy, and we may not see another leader like this again in our lifetime. We should seize this momentous and historic opportunity.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3mOyuJvX8U

Bonnie   January 17th, 2008 11:40 pm ET

America is turning into giant pods by night as Obama has induced an invasion of the body snatchers. How else can you explain the unbelievalbe double standard that mainstream media gives this guy? To overlook his association with a racist, African-centric church and a pastor who honored Louis Farrakhan is not only shocking, it is sickening. Why have you sold us out MSM? Are you all that afraid of Al Sharpton? I guess you all do work for hatchet men. Is there anybody left in the media that has honor and dignity? And we trounce corporate America? MSM is corporate America! Big Brother is not only watching, programming Americans' thoughts, but playing us all for a bunch of fools. And guess what? We are. Never thought America would sell its soul to the devil; Maybe Huckabee is the answer.

Tracey   January 17th, 2008 11:43 pm ET

Um, I read that article and how can you even take it seriously.

"Nation of Islam, an anti-Semitic, anti-Catholic and anti-gay group."

Really? If that's the case, Evangelical Christians are anti-gay as well.

This is a bunch of bull. Who cares who his so-called "spiritual advisors" are. I'm an Obama supporter but not because of his religious or spiritual beliefs or some ridiculous bias towards him created by the media (yes, even I acknowledge that). Its because I think this is the only man who can truly unite this country to bring about change. Romney or Huckabee would be more of the same and Hillary is too tied up in Washington politics to make any real changes.

CNN, I know your'e getting emails, comments and letters. PLEASE start reporting NEWS and not this tit for tat garbage that appears on the ticker. Its really making everyone look like children.

Bob, Florida - RFO   January 17th, 2008 11:44 pm ET

Keep the faith!

Go Obama '08

Matt, KS   January 17th, 2008 11:49 pm ET

Obama is definitely the right choice. On the issue of corporate influence in DC he is way ahead of his time. On the issue of Iraq he has a sensible exit strategy. And on energy/economy issues he represents the paradigm shift we need.

I just can't ignore the nasty post from the Clinton supporter about the preacher from Obama's church in Chicago. Who cares? Please! Is that your idea of an issue facing the American people? Is it really relevant to Obama as a candidate?

People are turning to Obama as an alternative to negative attacks, insinuations, swift-boat garbage that the Clintons thrive on. I want to hear about issues facing the federal government. We've all had about enough of these idiotic issue-less campaigns. After decades of two-family rule, it's time for solutions.

treborjant1975   January 17th, 2008 11:54 pm ET

The facts are pretty clear about Rev. Jeremiah Wright. So, for those of you mesmerized (Jen New York, NY, whose "filter" is definitely clogged!) by Sen. Obama's elequantly spoken warehouse of useless rubish information, may I suggest just taking a step back to look at who is REALLY most qualified, positioned, strong willed and ready to lead on day one, even if your choice is not Sen. Clinton, ANY of the other candidates fit the role (based on the facts, record, etc. , not just some smooth spoken speech) more completely them Barack Obama and his spiritual advisidor, Rev. Jeremiah Wright who has been described as, "The black liberation theologian has a record of giving racially inflammatory sermons and has even said that Zionism has an element of ‘white racism.’ ". Not someone whom I'd choose to represent me and the country I love!

rw   January 18th, 2008 12:05 am ET

Well, I don't know who the media is speaking to, but plenty of people in my neck of the woods like Bill as an extension of Hillary in the White House. Talk about making history: the first female president and the first first-gentleman (who was a former president)!! Both Clintons have clout and have earned the respect of the international community, and together they add up to an incredible amount of experience - which is what we need given the state of the economy, conflicts, threats, etc.

Edwards doesn't connect with the party base??
Obama and Romney for unity? Unity is exactly what we do not need. Look at the unity between the dems and the reps when Bush was making the case for the Iraq war. We don't need unity, we need a strong opposition. What the h-ll is wrong with people.

curiosityhasme   January 18th, 2008 12:09 am ET

Obama is he only person that can unite this country? Are you kidding? He is the most devisive candidate in the race, either side. With all his talk of uniting people - who is he trying to convince? You or me? Obviously he has convinced you, but I see right through his empty rhetoric. Look at the company a person keeps to know their true character. Jeremiah Wright, Jr., his mentor, is a pure racist. It is simply mind-boggling the seemingly intelligent people who have relinquished their power to this guy. This guise of a church is as far removed from Christ-centered as you can get. I can understand why Democrats will defect to the Republican Party in droves. Lightweights impressed with his philosophical blah, blah,blah fall right in step behind this Pied Piper proving they have minds like robots. They have no conscience. Political leaders who endorse and are supporting him with knowledge of his church affiliation are no better. This Black Trinity United "Christian" Church in Chicago makes Hillary Clinton's Methodist upbringing seem like a backdrop for Mother Teresa. It makes Romney's Mormonism look like Pentecostal Sunday School class in the little church in the dale It also makes McCain's stint in a POW camp something close to martyrdom. And Mike Huckabee's Baptist theology? Did I hear someone say Billy Graham? The fully compromised lack of objectivity of MSM toward Obama and his long-standing membership in this sham of a church simply means GOP '08.

linda   January 18th, 2008 12:17 am ET

Romney is the most impressive and the most presidential one out of the group. He has everything that people should look for in a president. Romney was a Valedictorian in his graduating class at BYU, with a doctorate degree from Harvard, he received his MBA in business with honor also from Harvard. That tells you that he is very intelligent. He turned the corrupted 2002 olympic around, he turned many struggling business into profitable business, that tells you he knows how to create jobs and fix our economy, and he was governor of a state. with that experience it will help him to run this country. With all these qualifications, Romney will make a great president.

Nevada, go for Romney

History Buff   January 18th, 2008 12:23 am ET

History is filled with notable leaders who have the gift of speech in oration. Unfortunately and arguably, most have not served either his country or people, and for that matter, the world in the best fashion!

curiosityhasme   January 18th, 2008 12:27 am ET

IF CNN ENDORSES ANY CANDIDATE AT THIS POINT, THEY WILL ALIENATE HALF OF THEIR LOYAL VIEWERS.

I'M ALREADY FURIOUS WITH MOST OF THEM FOR THEIR BIASED REPORTING TOWARD OBAMA. I HAD ALWAYS HELD CNN INTHE HIGHEST ESTEEM. MSNBC'S CHRIS MATTHEWS MAKES THAT CHANNEL IMPOSSIBLE TO WATCH. NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD SEE THE DAY WHEN FOX NEWS WAS MORE UNBIASED (FAIR AND BALANCED) TOWARD THE DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES.

CNN'S BIAS HAS BEEN DOCUMENTED PROFOUNDLY THROUGHOUT THE BLOGS. DOUBT THAT THIS ENTRY WILL MAKE IT PAST MODERATION. CAFFERTY, DOBBS, AND WOLF BLITZER HAVE BEEN MY HEROES. THOUGHT THEY COULDN'T BE INFLUENCED TO THE POINT OF VIEWERS TURNING AWAY. BOUGHT THEIR BOOKS. ALWAYS FELT THEY WERE OPEN-MINDED AND FAIR-MINDED. WATCHING THEIR LOVEFEST WITH OBAMA HAS BEEN VERY UPSETTING.

LEAVING THEIR VIEWERSHIP WILL BE LIKE GOING THROUGH A DIVORCE, BUT I CAN'T STAND THE OBAMA-WORSHIP THEY PROMOTE. IT'S ENOUGH TO MAKE YOU SICK. HOPE IT'S A RUMOR ABOUT CNN ENDORSEMENT, BUT IF THEY DO - THAT'S IT FOR ME.

J, Ca   January 18th, 2008 12:28 am ET

Almost all the newspapers in NH endorsed Obama. Did he win?

Kern Huerta   January 18th, 2008 12:33 am ET

I like Romney proven executive success. He proved himself in Salt Lake and as governor of Massachussets. I hope that his faith in Mormonism will not hinder his presidential bid.

James Brown ( Independent )   January 18th, 2008 12:33 am ET

Smart people research the facts , and the facts are clearly showing Obama as the best person to lead this country. He has more time in elected office then Clinton , and he knows how to bring people together for the common good of the country.

One of Obama's greatest assets is, he hasn't been in washington long enough to become tainted.

There is no way that a Washington insider is going to find the solutions this country needs " WHEN THEY ARE PART OF THE PROBLEM".

This is a solid endorsement .

Marie   January 18th, 2008 12:34 am ET

Electability? Is this a Republican based newspaper? Hillary is the national leader in the polls. I know the Democratic voters in Nevada are smarter than this.

jo jo   January 18th, 2008 12:35 am ET

The democrats have no leader.
Hillary has done little in the Senate. Obama has done little in the Senate.
Change and experience sound good though.
Please spoon feed me more emotions….

Mike, CA   January 18th, 2008 1:15 am ET

Everyone acts as if the President has unlimited power. A lot of people running are qualified to be President. People vote for candidates for all kinds of reasons. People might vote for someone simply because they like them. If a person has the right to vote, they have their own criteria with regards to who they will vote for.
Senator Clinton just seems too divisive. Edwards seems a bit old with regards to this election. We've seen him run before and he's up against some formidable opponents. The times are different. Senator Obama will be an excellent President. I believe he is running at the right time.
He's fresh and yes, he is exciting. What's wrong with having a politician the country can get excited about? He will end this war, he has good ideas a a detailed plan and more qualified people will be willing to work in his administration than in just about anyone else's. If he doesn't deliver on his promises, in 4 years, the public will vote again. People are moved by their leaders to do great things for their country. They want to work to make their country better when they believe in their leaders. When they believe that the leaders care about them and not partisan politics. Senator Obama will be that kind of leader. He will make a real difference in people's lives and the country will be better of and even thankful for putting him in that role. He inspires us to be better and while some say that all he does is make speeches… I should point out that so far, he's had the best judgment out of all the people running. People like the guy, what can I say?

jerzee gal   January 18th, 2008 1:35 am ET

treborjant1975 now who's negative?

hillary just learned that he IS electable. Now she whines over it. She really could care less when she thought she was going to walk away with this. She has woken up, she now knows, so maybe you can wake up too!!! She got knocked off her high horse!! HAHAHAHAHA!!!

Go OBAMA!!!!!!Run the country!!!!!!!

jerzee gal   January 18th, 2008 1:41 am ET

If all the problems you say Obama has, has gotten no coverage, how is it every one knows about it??DUH!!!
The problem for you Obama haters is he has no skeletons in the closet. An honest person, See you can't use anything against him because he already told everyone. You want an honest president or one who speaks and then says PSYCHE?? I,ll support OBAMA anyday over a manipulative lying, cry baby!!!!

MrR0ng in Las Vegas   January 18th, 2008 1:51 am ET

It may have to do with the fact that both of these newspapers are owned by the Greenspun family here. I am a Romney supporter, but both of these newspapers are terrible.

Economy Romney = JOBS   January 18th, 2008 2:01 am ET

Economy Romney turned the Olympics around and brought the world together.

Economey Romney = JOBS JOBS JOBS

McCain = MORE WAR

I need a job not another WAR

Bam Bam will whoop Hilarious butt.

Jason, Amsterdam   January 18th, 2008 2:05 am ET

I Am after all these months still amazed how the media in the USA is treating Hillary and Obama. It is truely very interesting to see how Obama can do no wrong and Hillary is penalized for everything she says.

I was reading an article this morning.
And although Hillary and Obama have made peace with regards to the race issue, Hillary´s name is constantly being tied to those comments whereas Barack is only mentioned of how many meetings he did that day.

What is wrong America?
This is absurd.
I am watching and listening from afar and am amazed at how your media is tactically manipulative towards the elecorate.
SHAME

Please feel free to take a look at the headlines from the past week from the different media including CNN. Look at the headers for Hillary, and then look at the Barack headers….

It is not only sickening, but straight out biased.

TLC   January 18th, 2008 2:08 am ET

I think any of the three top Democrats would be a good President. My choice is Barack Obama because of his ability to inspire voters to demand that politicians actually accomplish something, and the ability to bring diverse groups together, and negotiate compromises when it is pragmatic to do so. Hilary has the experience, but her hawkishness on war can't be trusted. Edwards is highly qualified in terms of his intelligence, but hasn't proven that he can get a broad base of support. A lot of the bickering is useless. I've known dogs with more intelligence, and small children with higher vocabularies than George W. Bush. He is extremely belligerent, and self-serving. We have become the United States of Texas under Bush. I hope for the sake of the country, another Hawkish Republican is not elected. Hope, not Fear!!

Renee   January 18th, 2008 2:10 am ET

To treborjant 1975 This affiliation you talk about concerning Obama was address in the media and also talk about in a debate This is false Obama don't share the same belifs or believe that way. just because one have associates who believe different from you are you suppose to turn your back on them? or do you show them a better way. Ohama is about bring America together to head this country in equal justice.

Renee   January 18th, 2008 2:24 am ET

Your Hillary Clinton who you feel is ready to lead.( FYI) just for your information her last debate she was totaly off It was reported on FOX News that when she was bashing President Bush about the O PEC Oil and that he was down in the middle East .asking for oil. Clinton try to do the same thing. also reported by FOX NEWS and this came from the a speaker from the White House Stated that " Hilliary Clinton is so eager to get elected she would say anything".. Research Hilliary and Bill Clinton.

Steve   January 18th, 2008 2:56 am ET

treborjant1975,

Billary is the divider and Obama is the uniter.
He is by far the better candidate and will have my vote.

OBAMA '08

lach1313   January 18th, 2008 3:04 am ET

Treborjant,

For all of your associations of Obama and his religious ties (which, when dealing with religion, you can take down ANYONE based on those associations), you have yet to back your claim that Senator Clinton, or anyone else, is more qualified or strong willed.

I can relate to Senator Obama (though I am white and female) based on his convictions and where that has taken him. I like his plan, he has shown enough organization and leadership to put together an excellent campaign, run almost entirely through grassroots, small donation fundraising, and has the backing of some of the nation's most seasoned and well respected Democrats.

Please, explain to me, without hurling apocalyptic epithets, why Senator Clinton is a good choice, not why Obama is a bad one.

Mark   January 18th, 2008 3:10 am ET

Gov.Richardson, Barack needs the hispanic vote!!!
please endorse Obama for President!!

jim geminiano   January 18th, 2008 3:18 am ET

Get real America .! You are at war and your economy is depressed . Lot of you people are sick withou health insurance . Obama gives you False Hope and you swallow it ! Will America vote a for likeability 3 times in a row .? No wonder America is in such a mess .

Azar   January 18th, 2008 4:23 am ET

Good choice. On the Democratic side, it is a very close race. Let's hope Obama or Edwards win.

Wilhemina   January 18th, 2008 5:13 am ET

Go Obama! Tame the beast!…HOORAY!

Listen to what America is saying to Clinton supporters, either you are arrogant or ignorant or both (like the Judge told OJ about his slickery). No one wants this scandalist pair to run our country. What country would take either of them as a threat, they are looked down on by every overseas government. No, no, no… to a impeached former President and his wife.

My God, Hillary goes along with the status quo, about four thousand of our children have died in an "war of lies" that she bandstanded and voted for, have you heard her admit she was wrong, oh no! it was someone elses fault that she voted for the war, she has only the ability to find fault, point the finger, but it is her handwritting that voted for the war, do you think,? really, do you think when mothers look at what remains of their children they would vote for Hillary?.

At least for our children who have died, and those that are injured for the life have some respect for them and this country!

Goooo…Obama!!! …Tame the beast!…HOORAY!

shaun   January 18th, 2008 5:40 am ET

It's happening again folks. Right before the primary hillary clinton is trying to show the people how soft and gentle she is. In N.H she was on the verge of tears when talking about how passionate she was about being president. Today she chooses after 10 years to talk about bill cheating on her. Tommorrow it will be something else. This is getting pathetic. Doesn't anyone see through this crap. Hillary isn't genuine, she's a dirty politician that'll do anything to capture a vote, and by the tactics she's using, it seems as if she thinks we're all very stupid. The advantage she has is her husband. she can parade around as the softer more personable woman that's finally "found her voice" and her husband can be the viper which distorts what other candidates say, while threatning reporters that don't agree with him. I thought this type of politics was reserved for the republicans, but apparently the clinton machine is worse than them. I think karl rove jr's got a run for his money.

wavey   January 18th, 2008 5:47 am ET

Thank you Reno Gazette Journal for your announcement of support of Barack Obama for President.

Thank you so much for your endorsement of Obama for President. I am so proud of Obama. He is a man of integrity and character, and accomplishment and achievement.

When he is President, all Americans will be able to hold their heads up again without the burden of a leadership style that includes a compromised and embarrassing character.

Thank you for your example of political courage and integrity in support of a good man.

Wilhemina   January 18th, 2008 6:16 am ET

The Clinton Doctrine is not a clear statement in the way that many other United States Presidential doctrines were. However, in a February 26, 1999 speech, President Bill Clinton said the following, which was considered the Clinton Doctrine:

It's easy … to say that we really have no interests in who lives in this or that valley in Bosnia, or who owns a strip of brushland in the Horn of Africa, or some piece of parched earth by the Jordan River. But the true measure of our interests lies not in how small or distant these places are, or in whether we have trouble pronouncing their names. The question we must ask is, what are the consequences to our security of letting conflicts fester and spread. We cannot, indeed, we should not, do everything or be everywhere. But where our values and our interests are at stake, and where we can make a difference, we must be prepared to do so.
Later statements "genocide is in and of itself a national interest where we should act" and "we can say to the people of the world, whether you live in Africa, or Central Europe, or any other place, if somebody comes after innocent civilians and tries to kill them en masse because of their race, their ethnic background or their religion, and it's within our power to stop it, we will stop it" augmented the doctrine of interventionism.

The Clinton Doctrine was used to justify the American involvement in the war in Yugoslavia. However, President Clinton did not intervene to stop the genocide in Rwanda in 1994 which he has admitted was one of the greatest mistakes of his administration.[citation needed]

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

mike   January 18th, 2008 7:08 am ET

Treborjant1975, are you a control freak like Hillary. you are trying desperately to push this story and obama has denounced this man for saying what he did. I appreciate you love your candidate but how many more times are you going to push that issue. People hear you and obama knows Jeremiah Wright is reitring , so he denounces his comments and moves on. Kep trying though hillary supporters you might find something on obama with substance and/or not lies. NEXT

Cheryl   January 18th, 2008 7:19 am ET

People need to look carefully into Obamas past- where he went to school, what religion he is etc. I think you will be surprised we need to know someone before electing them to office. Romney is rich he has enough money for all the ads etc. Please look beyond all this media and celebrity endorsement at the persons past! For me that is EXPERIENCE= HILLARY CLINTON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!08

Cheryl   January 18th, 2008 7:23 am ET

GO HILLARY 08 THIS RACISM AGAINST WOMEN NEEDS TO STOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

treborjant1975   January 18th, 2008 7:30 am ET

It would seem apparent that Obama has a much darker "private life" than what has been brought forth. Not only this spiritual advisor misfit, but the corruption surrounding the real estate transactions and Obama's connection to that Rezko guy…too many stones being left unturned. Shady shady, shady…and people plan to vote for this guy! I'm praying that Hillary (or anyone, for that matter!!) can pull off this election!

randy   January 18th, 2008 7:56 am ET

We all know that the are just trying to promote there newspaper that,s all

Chaunda,IN   January 18th, 2008 8:06 am ET

Obama supporters, I think Obama is a nice enough guy but it is true that the leader of his church is a nutball who consistently spews anti semic rhetoric a lot. Unlike some of you I was aware of this guy before Obama's rise to fame and though Obama has somewhat distance himself from the craziness, he does hold this man "in high regard" by his own words and "great fondness". Look him up if you think I am stretching the truth. Rev Jerimiah Wright. And if you think the republicans will not exploit Obama asociation to this guy you are delusional.

Jared C.- in Korea   January 18th, 2008 8:24 am ET

Mitt is the man! He has the experience, leadership, and morals we need to lead our country. We support you overseas.

democracy   January 18th, 2008 8:52 am ET

Why does Obama want to give so much money to poor people. The last thing middle class Americans want to hear is how we need to yet again feel sorry for poor people and illegals. I know their unions have endorsed him Nevada, but it reallys seems like this is going to destroy his chances in the general election and we're just going to end up with another Republican in the White House. I liked it when Bill Clinton was president and he tightened up welfare and forced people to work.

garfield   January 18th, 2008 9:05 am ET

All you Obama haters are just goin to have to suck it up. He's gettin the nomination. We won you lost. And when he's president there is going to be some major payback!

158 years.

Ray   January 18th, 2008 9:11 am ET

I like how these papers wait until the last second to side with someone. Besides, the first paper to side with Obama really did not side with him. More like put him down.

Kim   January 18th, 2008 9:16 am ET

Hey folks - no need to worry. New polls out today from Reuturs and Mason-Dixon show Clinton ahead of Obama 6 to 9 points. She is going to win tomorrow - the only hurdle left to get over is South Carolina and no doubt she will loose that state to Obama, but after that it's clear sailing to the White House. Go Hillary.

John   January 18th, 2008 9:26 am ET

Obama for President not because he is the first person of color to be a viable candidate but because of his new Idea's the old idea's have brought America to what is setting it's self up to be the worst mess in our history. So he doesn't have a grasp of the minutia I am sure he will include in his cabinet the best brains available from whatever political persuasion they come.
Forget comparison to the JFK clan Obama will be his own man.

GOBAMA 08

rw   January 18th, 2008 9:41 am ET

CNN, why do you practice such a blatant exercise in censorship? Is it that it is established policy to censor posts that do not follow your "party" line, or is it that you have 18 year old flexing their muscles at curving freedom of expression?

Richard   January 18th, 2008 9:41 am ET

Willard Mitt Romney is a complete fake. He doesent care about the American people. He only cares about coporate America and outsourcing jobs to China.

Dan, NJ   January 18th, 2008 9:47 am ET

History Buff,

Have you ever heard of Abe Lincoln, FDR, JFK, or MLK? Stop buffing history and start learning about it.

MIKE, NC   January 18th, 2008 10:21 am ET

I am voting for MITT ROMNEY!!!!!

Mitt has not been in Washington for years like John McLaim, Clinton and Obama.

Mitt has held executive positions as a Govenor and in private business, Obama, Clinton and John McLaim have only worked in Washington they do not have a clue about private business or the American economy.

Mitt is a conservative that’s why the media hates him; John McLaim is a liberal just look who he associates with Kennedy, Feingold, the gang of 14, ect. and that’s why the media loves John McLaim.

Mitt is against amnesty for illegal aliens; Obama, Clinton and John McLaim are for amnesty for illegal aliens.

Mitt is for tax cuts, Obama, Clinton and John McLaim are against tax cuts and want to raise our taxes.

Mitt is for conservative judges, Obama, Clinton and John McLaim are for liberal judges.

Mitt wants to free Americans and American business from the federal government Obama, Clinton and John McLaim want big government and are responsible for big government we have.

Mitt will fight to protect this country and build a strong military; Obama, Clinton and John McLaim stood by when al-Qaeda attacked our interests in the 1990 and the 1980s.

Mitt Romney is the right change for America

Vote for Mitt!!!

big doug   January 18th, 2008 10:28 am ET

I think it is great that these newspapers have gotten it right. Especially on the GOP side of things.

John McCain did his duty 40 years ago in Vietnam. He was unlucky enough to get shot down and captured by the enemy. I respect him for surviving the hell that he and many other brave soldiers went through. All of them should have our sincere gratitude.

That being said, we are now choosing our next President.
Mr. John “ITS NOT AMNESTY, THEY HAVE TO PAY A SMALL FINE” McCain could never win the Presidency. McCain would even lose his home state of Arizona where they just repudiated him by enacting the harshest anti-illegal alien law in the nation.

In 1987 Ronald Reagan granted amnesty to what they estimated to be 1 million illegal aliens. It was in reality 3 times that number. Now John McCain and the Democrats estimate that 12 million illegals are here now. Logically they are again greatly underestimating the real number. Under the McCain plan, all of the illegals would be able to bring their entire families to the U.S. All of them would immediately be eligible for government assistance such as food stamps and healthcare. Last year in the Senate, John McCain lead a few misguided Republicans and almost all the Democrats in a failed attempt to pass the amnesty bill. It just barely failed. The Democratic Presidential candidates all support the amnesty bill. That bill will pass in 2009 unless we stop them.
The media is doing its best to help the Democrats via John McCain. The Democrats would love to see a John McCain nomination.

A vote for McCain or Huckabee is a vote for the Democrats and economic failure.
Mitt is the answer.

Jen Cedar Falls, IA   January 18th, 2008 10:32 am ET

Richard, you don't know Mitt Romney at all. You couldn't be more wrong.

Simon Morganstern   January 18th, 2008 10:34 am ET

Mr. Romney has stated many times that he is not a casual member of the Church of Latter Day Saints. He has described himself as "NOT a cafeteria Mormon," meaning he stands by all of the official teachings of his church.

Not only was Romney a dedicated missionary for the church for two years, he has also served in the official capacity of a bishop of the LDS church. He is also directly related to one of the first twelve apostles who founded the church along with the first prophet Mr. Joseph Smith.

Of course, this does not disqualify him for any office, but any voter should consider this information as part of Mr. Romney's platform. This is not a smear, these are simply facts.

I do not believe the official teachings of the LDS church are healthy for America despite Mr. Romney's economic acumen.

Therefore, supporting Mr. Romney in this election would be a mistake in my opinion.

David   January 18th, 2008 10:42 am ET

Go Mitt! I will be voting for you.

Nate   January 18th, 2008 11:32 am ET

I am not a fan of either of these endorsed candidates since they are CFR members. but Mitt is better off campaigning in NV than the lost cause of SC. Obama should win both unless we get a NH scam again.

Sidney   January 18th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

SIMON….. why do you bring religion into this forum? I can't even tell you the other candidates chosen faith. Can you tell me the last 5 Presidents affiliation ? I can't I voted based on their politcal views and if I thought they were trustworthy. From what I've seen and read the mormans don't have any weird stuff about them, they don't practice poligamy. So what is exactly your beef?

Jeffim   January 18th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

Hey, CNN.
MSNM reported that Clinton picked up an endorsement from another Major Naveda Newspaper.
Did you forget to mention it?

Robert   January 18th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

Obama is 2 for 3 as the Las Vegas Sun endorsed Hillary. Will CNN correct this headline?

Leslie, Idaho   January 18th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

Simon-
I think it is interesting that you feel the churchs teachings are unhealthy for America. Taken directly from the Articles of Faith, from the LDS church doctrin, it reads:
"We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men; indeed, we may say that we follow the admonition of Paul- We believe all things, we hope all things, we have endured many things, and hope to be able to endure all things. If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things. "

Boy it sounds to me like the LDS church is doing all it can to turn its followers into horrific citizens— be very afraid Simon.

Susan Mark   January 18th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

Simon, I don't think that many people really care that much anymore about Mitt's religion or Obama's skin color, especially the younger voters, they are way past much of the past century's bigotry, those are old settled issues, we have moved on to the economy and the nations world status and security issues.

Go Mitt, Gobama!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mario   January 18th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

She does struggle under the cloud of her husband, it should also be noted that she struggles under the CLOD he husband. She is just a crook and is nothing but bad news that wants to create a government that will tax us to death, want you to look to the government for everything and convince you that they will be there for you and come through for you. Let illegals into this country and you and I take care of all there needs.

We have seen what happens when you depend on the government in a disaster, anyone remeber katrina? Too much big government, no control, just out of control of the hitlery government and no accountability except for the Clinton's and there lies to us all.

They want power so bad it is running down there criminal faces.

they want us to buy into this global warming hoax, when they can travel (bill and Hitlery) in seperate planes to get to the same place…why, because they ar rich and privilaged, and we aren't.

Go Mitt!

echoscanr   January 18th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

David……….Nevada

going to caucas for Mitt in the morning.. McCain cant be trusted. I don't trust his immigration implications. McCain has too many democratic cronnies in the senate, a real insider and is worthless on taxes and immigration. I'll take mitt's resume over McCains anyday.. MItt's religion is not a factor to most of us Nevada Christians.

Murry   January 18th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

Cheers to the Reno Gazette for endorsing Obama. They recognize a great candidate! Obama has the ability to unite people of different faiths. He's not afraid of people with differing points of view. We all live on one planet, folks. Let's respect each other.
Vote Obama '08

Lee   January 18th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

Simon- I am more afraid of Gov. Huckabee getting elected because of his religous beliefs than Gov. Romney. Not that I don't like Baptists or because of there particular interpretation of the Scriptures. The reason is that Gov. Huckabee has made it clear he intends to put his religous beliefs over the beliefs (or lack thereof) of others and use the White House to push his religion. Romney on the other hand has avoided pushing his beliefs on anyone in the campaign and stated he will not preach Mormonism from the Oval Office.

JP   January 18th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

Mitt we love you here in Hawaii!!! Come anytime!!!

D-MT   January 18th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

The trouble with Obama is his constant call for change with no experience to deliver it. A call for change with no real experience to deliver it will lead to disappointment. It would be similar to you hiring a contractor to fix something in your house who had no experience…. not real smart. He could lay out a plan on paper that looks good, sounds good, but in the end could be (and probably really would be) disastrous. You would not trust someone without experience to work on and fix your home, so why would you trust someone without experience to fix or "change" your country. Why lend yourself to that "hope" when it will most definitely lead to disappointment. This is where an candidate with experience becomes crutial to taking the country in a new direction–be that you a Republican or a Democrat. THINK, LISTEN and OPEN YOUR EYES. Look at the facts and do not let emotion sway you. You and the country could very well depend on your ability to think clearly.

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