New York Times, Other Papers Weigh in With
Endorsements
...Among other major U.S. newspapers endorsing candidates for
president, The Washington Post, Philadelphia Inquirer and The San
Francisco Chronicle have also endorsed Gore, while The Chicago
Tribune, The Seattle Times and The Cincinnati Enquirer have
endorsed Bush.
Some newspaper endorsements in the presidential race between
Republican George W. Bush and Democrat Al Gore:
Bush Endorsements
—The (New Orleans) Times Picayune
"The Republican Texas governor seems to have that intangible
quality so important to the presidency — the ability to lead, to
connect with people, to draw disparate groups together. Inclusion is
a tired word these days but it best describes the approach that Mr.
Bush has taken to governing in Texas and holds promise for a Bush
White House."
— The Sunday Oklahoman
"Bush proposes a less intrusive government instead of federalizing
more aspects of everyday life. His opponent offers government
expansion in the finest liberal tradition, seeing no area of American
life that shouldn't fall under Washington's supervision."
—The Cincinnati Enquirer
"For this region, Bush is the right fit. He's a moderate conservative
who has found a theme that is in harmony with our lives:
empowerment of the individual, not government."
—The Winston-Salem (N.C.) Journal
"It's unlikely that either would earn the mantle of greatness, but Bush
will represent the United States and its interests better. He's a nicer
guy, and he will surround himself with smarter people than Gore
would. That may be because Bush will need more advice than Gore,
but if he gets it and follows where it leads, the country will prosper."
—North (San Diego) County Times, Escondido, Calif.
"As the presidential debates revealed, Gore may have a better grasp
of policy details, but Gov. Bush has a better grasp of principles. Bush
has staked his claim as a bipartisan leader, which the country could
certainly use today. Though we do not agree with every point of his
platform, its general tenor and sweep are the right way for the
country to go."
—The Providence (R.I.) Journal
"Governor Bush is a proven leader in the private sector and public
life. Unlike Vice President Gore, he has not spent the bulk of his
adult life in political office and he understands how the economy
works."
—Los Angeles Daily News
"As the country enters a new era, it needs more than a caretaker
president. It needs a leader people will respect, someone who will
restore honor to the office and who will make integrity a hallmark of
his administration. Gore talks the talk, but he hasn't always walked
the walk."
—Erie (Penn.) Times-News
"Washington desperately needs the change in tone Bush promises
to provide. To vote for Vice President Gore presumes he could
overcome the last eight years and impose a fresh start, free from the
Clinton administration's many abuses and sharp partisanship. This to
us seems ludicrous."
—Syracuse (N.Y.) Herald American
"Bush, while not discounting government as a force for good in
people's lives, is more inclined to look first for answers in the private
sector. In prosperous economic times, that is usually a wise course."
Gore Endorsements
—The Blade of Toledo, Ohio
"He understands the federal government, including its capabilities
and its limitations. He knows how Capitol Hill works and appreciates
the complex nature of the relationship between the White House and
Congress."
—The Newark (N.J.) Star-Ledger
"So far, Bush has not made what lawyers call an adequate offer of
proof. His formulas are based on questionable assumptions. On
almost all issues, Gore's thinking, while sometimes not quite
adequate, is far superior to that of his rival's."
—The Buffalo (N.Y.) News
"Gore's environmental record, his pro-choice position, his strong
stand on reasonable gun control and his overall experience and
intellect make him the better candidate."
—The Kansas City (Mo.) Star
"Bush's uneven, lackadaisical performance through most of the
campaign ... raise questions about how well prepared Bush might be
for the Oval Office and, frankly, how much he really wants the job.
The Star's conclusion is that Al Gore and Joe Lieberman are the
candidates who are most likely to provide the country with
responsible, intelligent leadership over the next four years."
—The (Trenton, N.J.) Times
"If the present leadership continues in Congress — as seems the
most likely election outcome — and the pliable George W. Bush is in
the White House, what or who will temper its worst instincts? The
answer is, no one — and that fact is as powerful an argument as
exists for electing Al Gore president on Nov. 7."
—The Honolulu Advertiser
"On the basis of readiness to lead the country, manage the
presidency and represent the United States in the world, Al Gore is
the better choice."
—Rochester (N.Y.) Democrat and Chronicle
"Gore would continue the proven effective fiscal policy of paying
down the national debt to extend the current span of economic
prosperity. That's greatly preferable to Bush's plan to use much of
the current budget surplus for tax cuts that primarily provide relief to
those who least need it."
—The Great Falls (Mont.) Tribune
"It seems more people have been voicing support for Bush because
he is more 'likable,' or because Gore has a penchant for
exaggerating. Likability might be a basis for picking a class president,
but not U.S. president; the 'prevaricator' label hung on Gore is, in
large part, baloney."
—The New York Daily News
"This page believes that the best way for America to move forward is
to hew to the trail already carved out."
—The Charlotte (N.C.) Observer
"If Mr. Gore were president, he would be in charge. That cannot be
said so confidently of Mr. Bush. Before the campaign he apparently
hadn't thought much about national and international affairs. His lack
of knowledge and experience raises doubts about his readiness to
make independent judgments."
—The (Baltimore) Sun
"We have concerns about Al Gore, especially with respect to his
fund-raising activities in the past and his tendency to exaggerate.
Our concerns about George Bush — his lack of experience and
vagueness on some of the issues — however, are far graver. . . We
believe Mr. Gore is well-qualified to run the world's most powerful and
most influential nation."
—Newsday (New York)
"For all of Bush's talk about being a compassionate conservative, his
programs are unabashedly right wing. He'd be a soul mate for the
Republican congressional leaders."
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