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Dubya, You're Fired!new

Commander-in-Chief. Leader of the Free World. Both have become synonyms for President of the United States of America, and both beg the question: What set of qualifications does one need to hold such an office?
Weekly Alibi  |  Michael Henningsen  |  10-28-2004  |  Commentary

Kerry Is a Worthy Choice to Succeed the Dangerous Bushnew

An unconventional liberal, John Kerry has gone against the grain by supporting balanced budgets and welfare reform, by re-examining the way affirmative action functions, and by establishing himself as one of the Senate’s leading experts on terrorism long before 9/11.
Boston Phoenix  |  The Editors  |  10-28-2004  |  Commentary

Vote for Kerry and Replace Bush's Corporate-Driven, Inept Leadershipnew

John Kerry offers a superior alternative to President Bush's weird combination of extreme social conservatism and disregard for the perils of deficit spending. Bush has replaced America's traditional leadership in the world with a unilateral approach that has led to repeated mistakes in waging the war on terror.
The Athens NEWS  |  Terry Smith  |  10-28-2004  |  Commentary

Kerry for President; Thompson for Congressnew

As Bush's lead shrinks in Mississippi, the Jackson Free Press chooses the "reality-based" choice for president. It also calls for the reelection of Bennie Thompson, Mississippi's most progressive, and only African American, congressman and recommends voting no on the state's anti-gay marriage amendment.
Jackson Free Press  |  JFP Staff  |  10-27-2004  |  Commentary

Endorsements -- Election 2004new

The Colorado Springs Independent endorses John Kerry for president, Ken Salazar for U.S. Senate, and Michael Merrifield for the House. It also takes a stand on state, county and local candidates and issues.
Colorado Springs Independent  |  Staff  |  10-27-2004  |  Commentary

For a Stronger, Safer, Saner Americanew

John Kerry offers the promise of redeeming George W. Bush’s famously unkept promise from the 2000 presidential campaign. The Massachusetts senator has shown that he can be "a uniter not a divider."
The Memphis Flyer  |  the Memphis Flyer Staff  |  10-27-2004  |  Commentary

Kerry for President

John Kerry’s election will allow the country to preserve the values many of us equate with our American identity.
Santa Fe Reporter  |  Julia Goldberg  |  10-27-2004  |  Commentary

In a Time of Great Challenge: Kerry for President

In less than a week, the country will select a president. For the health and security of us all, that president must be John Kerry.
City Newspaper  |  Mary Anna Towler  |  10-27-2004  |  Commentary

Clueless in D.C.new

"George doesn't have a clue what it's like to try to sleep like my son does -- if he even sleeps -- to the sounds of bombs all night," writes the mayor of Darby Borough, Pa.
Philadelphia City Paper  |  Paula M. Brown  |  10-26-2004  |  Commentary

Vote for John Kerrynew

The country is facing challenging problems. They're not for the so-so student in the class. They're not for a simpleton. They're not for George Bush.
Nashville Scene  |  Nashville Scene  |  10-25-2004  |  Commentary

Vote Kerry: Our Future Depends on Itnew

Though born to privilege, like George W. Bush, John Kerry has avoided the greed, the arrogance, the self-centeredness that afflict Bush and many of his wealthy cronies.
Arkansas Times  |  Arkansas Times staff  |  10-25-2004  |  Commentary

Endorsement: John Kerrynew

If John Kerry is elected president, Europe will remember the reasons we were once allies. The Third World will believe the dream. We won't be alone and afraid with all our possessions.
Philadelphia Weekly  |  Tim Whitaker  |  10-25-2004  |  Commentary

The Same on Both Sidesnew

One thing unites liberals and conservatives: loud, ugly, moronic confrontation.
Tucson Weekly  |  Randy Serraglio  |  10-22-2004  |  Commentary

I Want a Reality-Based Presidentnew

The U.S. needs a president who takes responsibility for his actions and runs the country based on reality, not blind ideology.
Jackson Free Press  |  Todd Stauffer  |  10-20-2004  |  Commentary

John Kerry for President

The Inlander officially endorses Kerry for president, in part to "reject the politics of fear and choose hope."
The Inlander  |  The Inlander  |  10-20-2004  |  Commentary

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