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Posted: 11:00 AM Apr 8, 2008
 Last Updated: 11:02 AM Apr 8, 2008
 Reporter: Scott Saxton
Email Address: scott.saxton@wsaz.com
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The Charleston Gazette, West Virginia's largest newspaper, endorsed Democratic candidate Barack Obama for president Tuesday.

Gazette editors called Obama a "rare figure in U.S. politics -- a deep thinker who rises above partisan sniping and makes statecraft seem noble."

The Gazette editorial points out that Obama and Democratic opponent Hillary Clinton are almost identical on the issues, but Obama's early opposition to the Iraq war put him over the top.

West Virginians vote May 13th. A Rasmussen poll in late March showed Clinton with 55% support to 27% for Obama among likely West Virginia voters.
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Posted by: Carolyn on May 12, 2008 at 12:13 AM
Obviously information of this nature is only a legitimate political issue when it pertains to Barack Obama as it has not been reported on by the networks or major newspapers. Note the date this was posted. http://www.uticaod.com/homepage/x1637676857
Posted by: Mike on May 8, 2008 at 05:54 PM
Hillary for President announced the formation of "LGBT Americans for Hillary," a national steering committee of over 65 leaders in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community. Clinton voted against the Federal Marriage Amendment which would have defined marriage as between a man and a woman. The amendment failed by a vote of 49-48.Clinton supports the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" and supports the rights of gays and lesbians to serve openly in the military.On a u-tube video she tells a gay high school student she sponsored the all gay high school in New York and that teachers and parents must be re-educated and as overseer of the Department of Education she will be empowered to re-educate all of America. She could open gay schools in every state. Vote for Hillary Clinton and show your support for the gay community !!!
Posted by: ANONYMOUS on Apr 20, 2008 at 09:39 AM
GOODBYE CHARLESTON GAZETTE, IT MAKES GOOD BIRD CAGE LINERS, AND GOOD TO TRAIN PUPPIES ON, AND TO LINE CAT LITTER BOXES. I HAVE ENOUGH FREE NEWSPAPERS THAT COME IN THE MAIL SO I WON'T NEED THE CHARLESTON GAZETTE ANYMORE. SO SO LONG CHARLESTON GAZETTE, SUCKER!
Posted by: Gary on Apr 15, 2008 at 04:09 PM
Why dont you "racists" just come on out of the "closet"? You are really showing yuor true American colors!!!
Posted by: WakeUpWV on Apr 11, 2008 at 07:22 PM
Everyone for Obama has the same defense "He should be president because he is so intelligent"," he's a very smart deep thinker", "He is so well spoken and convincing, A natural born leader". You know, satan was also. He was so intelligent, smooth talking and convincing that he talked 1/3 of the angles in heaven to follow him when God kicked him out. It takes someone intelligent to decieve a whole country into voting for them. Thank God there are enough true Americans that see straight through this puppet. God help the rest of you cattle being led to the slaughter trying to drag the rest of us down with you.
Posted by: The Riddler on Apr 11, 2008 at 07:00 PM
What's black, white and green all over? ...............................................Give up? the Gazette in the bottom of my bird cage! hehehehehehehehehe!
Posted by: Juspeakin' Thatruth on Apr 11, 2008 at 06:57 PM
Correct me if im wrong; shouldn't a "trusted" media source such as a newspaper be totaly un-bias? If not wouldn't there be a great chance of that media source being controlled? Olbiggen is right, who do those at the Gazette think they are? I know I sure didn't ask them to put their 2 cents in. Speaking of cents; they'll never get another penny of mine. EVERYONE BOYCOTT THE GAZETTE! IT'S NOT FIT TO LINE YOUR BIRD CAGE!
Posted by: Doer on Apr 11, 2008 at 06:30 PM
Seer, the times haven't changed. In the Bible you had locust attacks, kids stoned by the village for disrespecting their elders, Lot having intercourse with his own daughters, and lots and lots of "smiting." The times haven't gotten worse. Those who fear Obama also are prone to believing in fables and fairytales as well.
Posted by: Fae on Apr 11, 2008 at 06:27 PM
Gerard prefers McCain who works alongside liberals like Lieberman and who want a national registry for gun ownership. He also talks about some kind of "gun show loophole" that doesn't exist. Vote for McCain if you want an old geezer who isn't open to dialog with other nations to run things.
Posted by: Gerard on Apr 11, 2008 at 12:52 AM
I find the endorsement of Obama by the Gazette to be ridiculous. This is a man with ties to Pentagon bomber (on an attempt) Bill Ayres; a man who takes money from oil companies to finance his campaign (it's illegal); and who has called the American flag an "empty symbol." If we end up with a "changed" America, then, you may as well throw out the flag because George Washington's dream will be gone: what has remained of it, and, McCain is the only one who can competently help maneuver our way through the rest of this War. The Gazette's endorsement of Obama proves to me one thing only: that West Virginia really is a backwards state. Having been raised here and full of pride in being West Virginian, I am sorry to say that I can no longer carry on that pride.
Posted by: Frank on Apr 10, 2008 at 01:32 PM
Obama a "rare figure in U.S. politics -- a deep thinker who rises above partisan sniping --- We all know that Billary prepares for snipers.
Posted by: Doug on Apr 10, 2008 at 02:09 AM
A nation divided can not and will not stand ! This country was founded on God the father of Jesus the Christ and him resurrected ! Not hendous, budiest, or moslems and their sympathizers or friends.. When this happens she's gone brother !
Posted by: Seer on Apr 10, 2008 at 01:25 AM
Givin a chance Obama will be a part of starting world war 3. It will begin with civil uprisings within this country, street violence will take a new high. Then robery and murder will prevail, it will be the survival of the fitest. The one now in Texas has potential if handeled worng... what would be done if Obama was involved no matter what side he was on in this one.. You know it's not a hair's width from this now with dads throwing his kids off a four lane over passes then jumping into oncomming traffic himself. Warning big time trouble is here..
Posted by: park on Apr 9, 2008 at 06:28 PM
Ken, how can you be Christian and support killing? Some call it the War in Iraq, a nation that didn't raise a hand against us. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God" (Matthew 5:9).
Posted by: charlie on Apr 9, 2008 at 05:39 PM
Bring them home......then what? Lets wave the white flag, join Islam and listen to bin laden all day. Then you can wave your liberal flag at something else....wait a minute, you'll won't have that right! How about supporting our troops and the effort against terrorism or we'll have he same thing here.....terror
Posted by: Bev on Apr 9, 2008 at 05:36 PM
Who cares what this rag endorses? HILLARY 2008!!!! DOWN WITH OBAMA! Ken that is the stupidest statement I have ever heard someone make.
Posted by: Votes on Apr 9, 2008 at 04:37 PM
If you want higher taxes go ahead and take their advice or just vote straight Democratic like you always do. This is why we are last in everything except gas prices and obesety.
Posted by: concerned on Apr 9, 2008 at 03:59 PM
if you do not like wvs leave. and keep your opioans to your self. i also think obama is a bad pick for presdent but im not going to put down my home state or the people in it becouse thay have a opion poor judgement yes but some people you just have to look over.
Posted by: ken on Apr 9, 2008 at 02:45 PM
way to go gazette,what will the christian democrats do now? what am i thinking!!how can you be a christian and a democrat?
Posted by: chan on Apr 9, 2008 at 12:09 PM
BRING THEM HOME! BRING THEM HOME! End the war!! Obama '08 Good going Gazette
Posted by: Sam on Apr 9, 2008 at 12:06 PM
WV is not full of conservatives, its full of a bunch of backward idiots
Posted by: Anonymous on Apr 9, 2008 at 11:54 AM
Hey Mike how is a guy a black racist if he is just as much white as he is black. Rev. Wright's comments were shown by the media completely out of context and if you would watch the entire sermon you would either realize that he doesn't say a whole lot that isn't true, or you are just too naive to believe it to be unture. I guess the media could have just showed the part of the sermon where he praised Bill Clinton as one of the greatest presidents we have ever had, but that would not stir up enough controversy. Plus it is ridiculus to hold one candidate ridiculus for something they had nothing to do with when you have another candidate spouting lies out of her own mouth on a weekly basis. Mathmatically the door is almost closed on Hillary and if Obama wins PA there will be too much pressure on her to drop out and our votes won't matter anyways.
Posted by: missy on Apr 9, 2008 at 11:28 AM
wow i am not surprised with all these comments bunch of rednecks.....
Posted by: Vote for Obama on Apr 9, 2008 at 11:17 AM
I am glad to hear the Charleston paper is endorsing Senator Obama. I just hope our WV citizens can get up to speed on what's really going on in this election. I think so many of the Hillary supporters just support her blindly, because they know the Clinton name, because if you've been following the debates and stories, I don't see how you could feel Hillary is the stronger candidate. Barack can run circles around her. I also think part of the lack of support comes from the media trying to swift boat him over the stupid comments of his pastor. It's obvious the Senator does not hold those views, so why is still being held accountable for something HE DIDN'T EVEN SAY? You've got that Hagee NUT who endorsed McCain and he's said all sorts of outlandish things. McCain has had to distance himself from him since that has become known. I just don't understand it.
Posted by: dave on Apr 9, 2008 at 09:00 AM
If I want to know how to write crappy articles and run a crappy paper, I'll ask the Gazette. If I want to know who to vote for, I'll make my own judgement. Newspapers are supposed to report the news, not give us thier worthless opinions. Nobody cares.
Posted by: Mike on Apr 9, 2008 at 08:06 AM
Wow and people say WV can not change. One day their electing Klu Klux Klan officials, the next day a black racist. Obama must have promised some social programs for WV. Maybe shoes for tots.
Posted by: Joe on Apr 9, 2008 at 08:04 AM
Wow that's a shock. Our newspapers are ran by liberals? What next our colleges?
Posted by: ann on Apr 8, 2008 at 10:56 PM
So sorry to hear that the Gazette is so out of step with West Virginia voters. I hope West Virginia steps up to the plate and votes for experience not novelty. Change is not always better. Vote Hillary. We need strength and smarts.
Posted by: Tim on Apr 8, 2008 at 10:36 PM
Democrats better start watching who exactly is voting for Obama. In states that in the primaries Republicans can vote for Democratic nominees Obama gets alot of their votes but mark my words in the actual election Republicans are going to vote for their candidate on the Republican ticket wake up this is why all of the media which has always had an agenda to be more for the Republican party. They know that Clinton will not only defeat their candidate but will bury him. Wake up Democrats or we will end up will another GWB. Obama can talk but then again so could Jimmy Carter and he didn't last, Reagan got the next 8 years and look what he did to our then strong labor Unions he broke them.
Posted by: Old Bigin on Apr 8, 2008 at 09:54 PM
It's not a newspapers job to be jumping to conclusions or making endorsments, just to report accurate news. When they say Obama is a thinker, I say he is a talker and being paid what to say like The Porktown Gazette. I wouldn't buy another one even if I was out of toilet paper.
Posted by: NO-2-Obama on Apr 8, 2008 at 05:22 PM
The Gazette is the most liberal paper in our state so it is no suprise that they would endorse the most liberal senator in the US for president. Glad WV is full of conseritives!!
Posted by: informed voter08 on Apr 8, 2008 at 05:18 PM
WOW I am so glad that the Gazette gave thier endorsement so I know who to vote for!! Who cares who they want to be president I can personally make up my own mind. Such a big deal is made when someone endorses someone but they only look at what benefits their business not the common West Virginan. People make up your own minds on who to vote for.
Posted by: Nosuprise on Apr 8, 2008 at 05:10 PM
They have to endorse him, they can't spin the lies Hillary makes daily in a positive way. You are stuck with him cause the repubs will eat her up if she's nomonated.
Posted by: Sabrina on Apr 8, 2008 at 04:11 PM
"rare figure in U.S. politics -- a deep thinker who rises above partisan sniping and makes statecraft seem noble"----is this some kind of joke!?!?!? Oh, he's rare alright---thank God there aren't too many like him around! What exactly constitutes a deep thinker---a man who attends a church for 20 years & never hears his minister make any hideous, ridiculous racist statements---yeah, he's really deep---get your boots & waders out Obama supporters because it's really getting deep around here! At least the democratic voters of WV are showing their intelligence--I believe it's 55% for Clinton & 27% for Obama---now if someone could just help our super delegates Rockefeller & Rahall see the light! Goodbye Charleston Gazette--hello Herald Dispatch!
Posted by: Anonymous on Apr 8, 2008 at 03:06 PM
Im not buying the Charleston Paper ever again!
Posted by: jo on Apr 8, 2008 at 02:52 PM
yes!!
Posted by: Ds on Apr 8, 2008 at 02:10 PM
Obama '08. if anyone watches the news and gets the facts about Hillary and McCain, they would agree with me.
Posted by: Vicky on Apr 8, 2008 at 02:07 PM
What a sad day in WV. Passing up the most qualified person for the JOB!! GO HILLARY!!! You can keep yur paper...I will be cancelling my subscription.
Posted by: lyn on Apr 8, 2008 at 01:53 PM
Hooray for the Charleston Gazette for getting it right! Hillary of the Clinton dynasty has run such a financially disastrous, morally bankrupt, and truth-impaired campaign that we voters can see what kind of President she will be from Day One. She will lie to the American people from Day One and surround herself with loyalists who will be (almost) as inept as the Bush people who brought us, with the help of Hillary's vote, the Iraq War and this sinking war economy.
Posted by: DON on Apr 8, 2008 at 12:08 PM
I HOPE THAT WE AS WEST VIRGINIAN'S ARE DEMERCRATIC ENOUGH AN ALSO SMART ENOUGH NOT TO BE TAKEN IN BY THE LIKES OF RADICALS SUCH AS THE GAZETTE.
Posted by: Ohioan on Apr 8, 2008 at 11:50 AM
You mean a newspaper in WV is progressive enough to endorse a real candidate? COOL!! Maybe the Gazette is tired of the Clinton lie of the week.
Posted by: YES WE CAN on Apr 8, 2008 at 11:38 AM
A PROGRESSIVE NEWSPAPER- Charleston should be well pleased having such a paer in their progressive city.
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