October 20, 2004

"Why we can't endorse Bush"

Check out the Tampa Tribune for why they aren't endorsing Bush when they did last time. Its a great read.
"we find it unimaginable to not be lending our voice to the chorus of conservative-leaning newspapers endorsing the president's re- election. We had fully expected to stand with Bush, whom we endorsed in 2000 because his politics generally reflected ours: a strong military, fiscal conservatism, personal responsibility and small government. We knew him to be a popular governor of Texas who fought for lower taxes, less government and a pro-business constitution.

But we are unable to endorse President Bush for re- election because of his mishandling of the war in Iraq, his record deficit spending, his assault on open government and his failed promise to be a ``uniter not a divider'' within the United States and the world."

For more on newspapers changing endorsement of Bush and jumping ship. Check out this great analysis of newspaper endorsements this election.

Posted by lori at October 20, 2004 08:34 AM