Miami Herald, Akron Beacon Journal, Dayton Daily News all go to

[WCGreen]

Kerry,,

In Ohio, Akron and Dayton have become less reliably democratic over the years, Having these two influential papers endorse Kerry is a stunning turn of events.

DDN

Bush Failed;Kerry Offers New Start....


http://www.daytondailynews.com/opinion/content/opinion/daily/1017kerry.html


ABJ

George W. Bush has embarked on paths both at home and abroad that depart radically from the concept of sound stewardship.

A president should aim to leave the country better prepared for the challenges ahead. Ronald Reagan did so through his handling of the Soviet Union and his alerting Americans to think more clearly about the role of government. Bill Clinton embraced the test of globalization and rid the country of chronic budget deficits (with the help Congress and George Bush the elder). Bush the younger has presided over the squandering of the budget surplus. He has so poorly managed the war against terrorism that the unity of that ghastly day has virtually evaporated, the country neglecting alliances nurtured over generations, largely going alone in a fight that requires a corresponding network of countries to subdue a far-flung organization of killers.

John Kerry has shown a capacity to grow as a candidate and as a leader the past year (suggesting the value of a prolonged presidential race). That growth was particularly evident during the recent debates. He became more confident and comfortable. He began to define clearly critical differences with the president, and of all the distinctions drawn, the most telling involve those issues on which the president has failed profoundly, the fiscal health of the country and the conduct of the country abroad.

http://www.ohio.com/mld/beaconjournal/news/editorial/9935543.htm?1c

In Miami FLA

The debates have placed a spotlight on the skills and abilities of the two contenders, with the president getting the worst of it. In the three debates, Sen. Kerry managed to erase the cartoon image of himself painted by the Republican spin machine. Mr. Kerry's sensible approach to the budget would be to reinstitute pay-as-you-go rules that require offsetting cuts or revenue to match new spending. He would eliminate tax cuts in the highest brackets.

But, it's in the international arena that we believe Sen. Kerry can most effectively lead our country at this time. The senator's approach, similar to that of Mr. Bush's father, seeks to engage the world through diplomacy rather than place the United States on a more-combative path that isolates us from traditional friends and allies.

http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/news/opinion/9930133.htm
http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/news/opinion/9930133.htm

[Moderator]

1. Please post only one at a time

Some of this is a duplicate. The headline should match the article exactly.

Thanks.

[Moderator]

2. Ah, what the heck

Three Ohio papers!! I'll unlock. I just hope there aren't duplicates later - lol

[DoYouEverWonder]

4. When did the Miami Herald move to Ohio?

n/t

[cubsfan forever]

5. See moderator's note

[gottaB]

3. Yo Dayton!

"John Kerry is a credible, prepared, likely choice for a nation that should expect more sophistication, more skill, less failure and more focus on the problems of the American mainstream than George W. Bush has offered."

Knock me over with a feather.