More endorsements for Hillary

2008 Presidential Race, Hillary Clinton, National, Virginia 2 Minutes

The New York Times has endorsed Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination for president.

As Democrats look ahead to the primaries in the biggest states on Feb. 5, The Times’s editorial board strongly recommends that they select Hillary Clinton as their nominee for the 2008 presidential election.

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The next president needs to start immediately on challenges that will require concrete solutions, resolve, and the ability to make government work. Mrs. Clinton is more qualified, right now, to be president.

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When we endorsed Mrs. Clinton in 2006, we were certain she would continue to be a great senator, but since her higher ambitions were evident, we wondered if she could present herself as a leader to the nation.

Her ideas, her comeback in New Hampshire and strong showing in Nevada, her new openness to explaining herself and not just her programs, and her abiding, powerful intellect show she is fully capable of doing just that. She is the best choice for the Democratic Party as it tries to regain the White House.

Earlier this week, Pennsylvania governor Ed Rendell endorsed Hillary Clinton for president.

Rendell said he has known Clinton for at least 15 years, was impressed with her as first lady and feels her performance as a New York senator has been “spectacular.”

“She really cares about moving this country forward,” said Rendell.

Other recent endorsements:

  • United Farm Workers – “After meeting with and talking to the candidates, the UFW board believes Hillary Clinton to be the strongest, most experienced candidate for President of the United States. She will be able to tackle our nation’s toughest problems – health care, improving the economy for working people and repairing our country’s standing in the world. Senator Clinton has stood with farm workers and immigrants – fighting for comprehensive immigration reform, sponsoring the UFW sponsored AgJOBS and helping 1,800 farm workers sign a union contract with D’Arrigo after 30 years,” said UFW President Arturo Rodriguez.
  • Colorado State Senator Stephanie Takis – “Hillary Clinton has a bold vision to rebuild our economy and the strength and experience to make that vision reality. She has a lifelong commitment to solving the challenges facing hardworking families and breaking down barriers so that all Americans can get ahead. Her plan to provide immediate relief to homeowners while investing in the future is the kind of leadership we need to turn our country around,” said Senator Takis.
  • Former Richardson supporters CA Assemblymember Felipe Fuentes and CA State Senator Alex Padilla – “I’m supporting Hillary Clinton because she has the personal strength and experience to be an extraordinary President from her first day in office,” said Senator Padilla. “Her vision for California and for our country and the ability to carry it out are exactly the leadership we need in the White House.”

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