WTF Even the more left leaning Star Telegram

[Maestro]

is endorsing Shrub.

http://www.dfw.com/mld/dfw/news/opinion/9936250.htm

When George W. Bush ran for president four years ago, this newspaper's recommendation that he be elected was based in part on the Republican's seven-year performance in Texas.

As governor of Texas (and with the help of Democrats in positions of power in the state's House and Senate), Bush demonstrated an admirable ability to build consensus across party lines in Austin.

The need for such a skill was glaringly apparent in a national capital fractured by partisan rancor.

Sadly, Washington is not Austin -- and for the man who pledged to be a uniter rather than a divider, the restoration of civility in the halls of Congress remains more of a challenge than when he arrived.

[Maestro]

1. They seem reluctant to endorse him

Damn, just show some backbone and support Kerry!

[kerryin2004]

2. This is a survival endorsement..

If they didn't endorse Bush you know all their freeper readers would drop their subscriptions, and there are just too many down there.. It is funny that they refer to him as a uniter in Austin when any Texan can tell you that the Governor has no real power there..It is the Lt. Gov. that runs the show, and that was (D)Bullock I think who was uniting them during Bush' first term.

[agingdem]

3. DFW...the heart of Texas...

big surprise...NOT!

[mazzarro]

4. I think it is the classic "head in the sand" Texas style politics

that characterize the denial of how awful social support in the state is.