The Examiner endorses McCain-Palin
Examiner Editorial 9/24/08
Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain and Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin arrive at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Penn., October 8, 2008 for a rally. AFP/Getty Images America is at war overseas and in an economic crisis here at home. Many of her citizens believe the country is on the wrong track. It is for times such as these that men like John McCain are made, to put country first so that it can be put right in its time of need. For this reason, The Examiner endorses McCain for president and his running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, for vice president.
Cut through the high-toned speeches and campaign cut and thrust, and the pre-eminent issues of 2008 become strikingly clear. First, the next president must have the hard-earned experience, unrelenting toughness and uncompromising character to wage and win the war against al Qaeda and other terrorists who seek the destruction of America. Second, he must have an unshakable commitment to restoring honest taxing and spending by government at all levels, the essential first step of which is ridding Washington of pork-barrel "earmarks," the gateway drug to budget deficits and political corruption.
Most importantly, the next president must be an inspirational leader who can restore for future generations of Middle Americans the enduring virtues – nurturing the energy and innovation inspired by individual liberty, preserving the life-giving bonds of faith, family and fellow citizens, raising up a new generation of public servants who will speak the truth to the American people, appointing judges bound by the actual words of the Constitution, and, finally, never forgetting that, for all her faults, America remains for billions of people around the world the light of freedom, the shining city on a hill that must be defended and preserved.
McCain's adult life has been devoted to this nation's service, including five excruciatingly painful years in a North Vietnamese prison cell in which he provided his countrymen a stirring example of honor lived. He came home, completed his Navy career with distinction, and was elected to Congress - where, as he delicately puts it, he has "never been elected Miss Congeniality." He has since been an unwavering voice for strong national defense – from support of President Ronald Reagan's bold leadership in winning the Cold War against the Soviet Union to his courageous, early advocacy of the successful U.S. military surge in Iraq.
Domestically, McCain is unique in never seeking an earmark to benefit a family member, political ally back home, or financial contributor. As president, he will veto all earmarks and other pork barrel spending. He believes Americans know better than government how best to spend their hard-earned money, and he promises – in words that make many of his colleagues in Congress swallow very hard – to make famous those in government who waste or steal tax dollars.
Ever the maverick, McCain selected Palin because her record mirrors his own in courageously standing up to corrupt special interests regardless of party and cutting government waste. She has the instincts, temperament and backbone to help restore the Republican Party to its conservative principles and the country as a whole to those foundational ideals of individual freedom, equal justice and government that truly is of law, not of men.
Some friendly closing advice: McCain must rein in his legendary temper and his tendency to personalize differences over policy. Presidential leadership requires a steady hand, always, and McCain must lead from his head, not from his heart. He should surround himself with the best appointees available, then demand their candid advice, especially when it hurts. Palin possesses magnificent political gifts now, but her limited experience in national and international affairs makes it incumbent on her to be extra diligent in mastering the realities of higher office.
While no candidate is perfect, presidents like Harry Truman remind us that defending and enriching America's place in a dangerous world often requires the sometimes rough-hewn character of men and women who always put country first, no matter the cost to them personally. It is precisely for times like these that America needs John McCain and Sarah Palin.
1104 Comments
Reader Comments:
POSTED Sep 24, 2008
Jamie Whitaker: "Seriously? The candidates who are blacking out media from talking to their candidates as much as possible? John McCain who keeps reading talking points that he physically, clearly disagrees with but will say in order to hopefully win the Presidency? You know what men who talk out of both sides of their mouths do? They lie ... lie a lot. THanks for endorsing the liar. Obama is the better man and will be the better President - he doesn't need to read what he thinks, and he's not saying stuff he's physically communicating that he totally disagrees with like McCain. No Way, No How, No McCain ..."POSTED Sep 24, 2008
torr melling: "you must be joking. this has to be the most pathetic 'endorsement' of a candidate i've ever read. but, of course, i'm of the opinion that media outlets (does the examiner qualify?) should keep their position to themselves and stick to reporting the facts."POSTED Sep 24, 2008
jimsr: "jamie wrote,'Obama is a better man' wow! That's a powerful argument. The Examiner may need to reconsider."POSTED Sep 24, 2008
leelaa: "wow! i am appalled! i am offended! i read the examiner daily. i may just stop because of this pathetic opinion for favoring yet another idiot in the white house."POSTED Sep 24, 2008
tmoir: "Just because the "Maverick" tag is constantly spoken about does not mean it is true. McCain is only a maverick on issues that don't get implemented, like real campaign finance that reins in 527s, and immigration policies that actually make it into law. And his selection of the obviously unqualified Sarah Palin is a sad publicity stunt of the most cynical kind. If she represents conservative principles, then the conservatives have veered off the road towards theocracy much more than they think they have. Even in your own assessment, when you add "Friendly closing advice," it shows that there are even issues in your own decision that belie a true conviction. Also, don't you think that "magnificent political gifts" is a bit of an overstatement? Wait until after a debate and a few appearances on Meet the Press, and or a weathering of a scandal of some sort after the honeymoon is over and we will see if that is a correct assessment of her skills."POSTED Sep 24, 2008
Mark: "This MUST be a joke. Did someone hack onto the website?"POSTED Sep 24, 2008
Eric: "This is fantastic news and a glimmer of hope that not everyone in my beloved city (and birthplace) is a leftist. I honestly listened to Obama and his speeches. I watched him modulate his answers to get votes. He has changed positions so many times I don't know where he truly, currently, stands on them. The surge in Iraq worked wonders and he cannot bring himself to admit he was wrong. And on and on and on. Obama's record in the Illinois and US Senates are devoid of any significant legislation. He's a great orator and a nice enough guy, it seems. I don't doubt he's a patriot or that he's Christian. I just think he's a hyped up candidate with almost no accomplishments."POSTED Sep 24, 2008
Cody L.: "For those who question this endorsement, one must assume they aren't fully aware of Obama's background. He is a confirmed radical socialist. His accomplishments are non-existant, unless being deeply corrupt and deceitful count. "Change?" The mindless have embraced this motto but in essence it only means "not Bush." Perhaps they haven't noticed, but Bush is not running. McCain is far superior to the alternative. Bravo Examiner! Vote FOR America - vote McCain and Palin."POSTED Sep 24, 2008
guyinsf: "One has to remember that a newspaper's endorsements don't necessarily reflect the feelings of its readers or the news staff; but that of the ownership. I would imagine that this endorsement was reflects the opinion and direction of the Examiner's out of town owner."POSTED Sep 24, 2008
Dan Kearns: ""Decisions by the Secretary pursuant to the authority of this Act are non-reviewable and committed to agency discretion, and may not be reviewed by any court of law or any administrative agency." Do we really want four more years of this crap! No Way, No How, No McCain."POSTED Sep 24, 2008
craig kasnoff: "It says something about a newspaper that endorses the sleeziest campaign in the last 40 years. A campaign which not only lies on a daily basis but also hides the vice presidential candidate from the press. Apparently the Examiner doesn't care much about truth as a pre-requisite for those leading this country. And did I mention this is also the campaign that supported the lack of government oversight of the financial institutions that drove this country to the brink of economic disaster. And now acts as if they are shocked and had nothing to do with it (yet another lie). The Examiner's endorsemtn shows it is one newspaper that doesn't care much about the truth or the well being of this country and it's citizens."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Kelly Coppin: "Last week, according to John McCain, the "principles of our economy" were strong. This week John McCain has decided that the state of our economy is in such crisis, that the only responsible and "country first" action to take, is to not participate in the most important presidential debate in modern history. Senator, with all due respect, even with my battles with schizophrenia, I am still able to multi-task!"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
amcrab: "Congratulations! Surprised, overwhelmed, and delighted!!! Perhaps there is a chance that San Francisco has not totally gone to the dark side."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Anthony Soni: "Thank You! I am an ex-soldier who came to this city 3 years ago and created a Forex firm. I have served and now am utilizing the entrepreneurial spirit that my parents and country have instilled in me. I love this city and consider it home. The people have been kind and the culture amazing. But I have always felt that in general that capitalism is a bad word here and the City's politics were slogan oriented and close minded with no substance. Thank you for a breath of fresh air. Your endorsement is intensely intelligent, and takes into consideration all the variables concerning this issue. I've become your number one fan. Anthony Soni Managing Partner Soni and Stringer LLC"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
: "thank you"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
MattCain: "Congratulations, Examiner! You just lost the very slim amount of credibility you had in this city."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Jimmy: "I'll never look at The Examiner again, no wonder you have to give it out for free."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Pathetic.: "This is gross propaganda. If you could write one reason for supporting this pair that WASN'T easily contradicted by the record, I would accept this endorsement. However, since it's such a blatant fluff-piece completely set in some kind of alternate reality where "mastering the realities of high office" could happen in 40 days or while on the job. This is terrible and now I can't take anything this rag has to say seriously."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Who Cares: "That the right wing nut job who owns the examiner franchise is various cities endorses anyone is non-news. I read your paper for its rare local color in a town deprived of local coverage. I do not read your newspaper out of curiosity with respect to its owner's long standing political bias. Same goes for the Bay Guardian. Restaurant reviews? Yes. Opinions of hack "editors" Nope."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
miguel: "You forgot about how he helped cause the Savings and Loan crisis in the 80's, and then continued supporting the same reckless deregulation of financial markets that has caused the current economic crisis. Johnny never learns, does he? And neither do you guys."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
bobR: "If you can't clearly see how much better a choice Obama/Biden is over the confused pandering of the GOP ticket than one does begin to wonder how much race really is an issue for folks. sad."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Jen: "I can't believe that the Examiner is endorsing McCain/Palin...I mean really?? McCain has been part of the Bush agenda for 8 years and is part of the reason we are even in this economic and international mess to begin with. This is the man who said going to a Bagdad market with what was it 5 tanks, 5 helicopters, 100 army troop, helmet and bullet proof vest was like a country fair in Indiana....really this is the perspective that you think is right for American? McCain might be a war hero but he has admitted that the "economy" is not his strong suit....maybe that's why he is suspending his campaign...he need some economic tutoring by the Bush administration - great just what we need from a potential next president. This country need change and a person willing to understand both side of an issue not run in guns blazing demanding that the US is right about everything...cause since 2001 clearly we have NOT. I proudly vote Obama-Biden! A former reader of the SF Examiner."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Dont need another Idiot in the White House!: "Are you serious??!! I may also stop reading “The Examiner” because of them favoring another Idiot (with the un-qualified Palin included) in the White House. This newspaper is free so it really is just that and not as important as “The Chronicle.” Now, if “The Examiner” starts charging readers, well, I will definitely stop reading this newspaper! GO OBAMA!!!"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
madeline: "Oh please! How can anyone still think that this ticket is best for the US? Palin is an idiot, McCain a senile old man and not a very smart one. The republicans got us into the financial mess, war, etc. We cannot survive another 4 years of their 'leadership.'"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
AB: "Once the truth is revealed about McCain and his lies, the campaign will be over for him. Even McCain is aware of this now! Look for even more political insanity as we march off to Nov. 4!"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
kato: "What the deuce?"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
martywme: "This endorsement reflects the owner's opinion, not the writers, and financial entanglement with the current administration. Scary though. BTW, it makes me sick the way the Republican tout McCain's war record after the smear they did on Kerry."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
: "Was there a rationale for this endorsement other than differentiating yourself from the San Francisco Chronicle? If the last 24 hours has confirmed anything, it's that Palin pales to John McCain, and is an unbelievable lightweight on issues that are critical to this country."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Andrea: "Sometimes I would take out the paper and read a few pages before using the plastic bag to pick up my dogs dudu. Now I am just going to use it as dudu bag. How dare the Examiner print such a bunch of BS and endorse McBush. The credibility of the Examiner just suffered a total loss. Did the chief editor get a big check in a hidden account in the Bahamas to write such nonsense or did he fall from the escalator this morning?"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Ken Ireland: "Does your taste for believing lies extend throughout your entire news coverage? If your paper didn't completely fail in recent history, it deserves to now."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Obama Girl: "This is stupid. America doesn't need a other Bush in office or a pit bull with lipstick. Please, save it."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
ijamala: "Hey Examiner! It's been really great, seeing what happens to publication when there aren't any editors left to do any fact checking. You know, where you go and research the veracity of a given candidates' grossly distorted claims? I remember a few months back when you guys endorsed Airborne as a cold preventive *after* a huge, widely publicized study proved it false. That was fun AND funny. Oh, you mavericks, you!"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Pamela Pollette: "Shame on you Examiner!!! How can you possibly endorse another 4 years of George Bush?? I have lived in San Francisco fo 35 years and have raised a son who is now a second year student at U.C. Davis and formerly a Lowell graduate. I was a regular reader of your newspaper but as of today I will cease reading your paper. Shame on you, shame on you! I hope you will be proud when this country is further in shambles knowing that you have contributed to our ruins. I am abhorred by your decision to endorse John McCain and I know many many people who share the same view! Embittered in San Francisco!"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Sfsyder: "Are you serious!? TELL me this is a joke, right? We're living in an era in which we are facing the most grave sets of circumstances in decades, and the Examiner endorses a ticket in which a former mayor of a town of 6,000 in Alaska is a heartbeat away? "Ever the maverik"? Are you serious? McCain has voted with Bush, a man who is leaving behind a catastrophic track record, 90% of the time! Now, I'm not one to expect much from the Examiner. But this is just too much."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
chico's bail bonds: "you guys are clowns. drop the san francisco from the name of your rag, it's not deserved."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
eli: "wow. this is really a second rate newspaper. do you realize that you are the SAN FRANCISCO examiner? this isn't the waco examiner or topeka examiner. this is pathetic. "ever the maverick". are you kidding? he was the maverick when he ran before and that didn't work so now he's toeing the party line. it's amazing that a woman who has never left the US has the potential to be this close to the presidency in a time when our international relations are at an all time low. Are you guys making a play for the San Francisco Republican readership? I hope so, because if you aren't, this is pathetic and uninformed. Once I hit the submit button on this one, i'm probably never going to glance at the Examiner again."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
dood: "I will literally never pick up the Examiner ever again. Talk about being deaf tone to your target market."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
TONY: "ARE YOU KIDDING! JUST HOW ARE YOU FOOLING. ITS AMAZING HOW THE FOLKS AT THE EXAMINER FALL FOR THE PROPAGANDA AND NOT THE FACTS..AND DUMB AMERICA."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Kyle: "Let's just go with the ideas you present as having any amount of veracity regarding McCain/Palin. (Do you REALLY think Palin could lead this country???? Somebody over there is smoking something!) It is time to have someone who is thoughtful and willing to bring different ideas into the fold. McCain is more of the same thing that has brought us to what is now an UNDENIABLE mess. Whatever you hoped to achieve by endorsing the McCain/Palin ticket, you've destroyed any credibility your paper ever presumed to have."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
dood: "Look what I just found! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_Anschutz You don't have to read too much before you stumble onto a little bit of info on the owner of the Examiner: "Philip Frederick Anschutz (born 28 December 1939 in Russell, Kansas) is an American businessman and supporter of conservative Christian causes.""POSTED Sep 25, 2008
dood: "More about the owner of The Examiner: "Reports at the time noted that Anschutz had donated $300,000 to Republican causes in the previous four years." The Examiner's endorsement is becoming even more transparent."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
who: "c'mon guys. the examiner is a great paper. you can use it to pick up dog crap if you forget a plastic bag, or use it to line a cat's litter box. Young kids can use it to make paper maché dinosaurs and robots and teenagers can easily have fun finding the papers many grammatical and factual errors. But if we ever had to pay a nickel for it..."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
James in SF: "When the SF Examiner endorses a ticket with 2 nominees that lack the skills, knowledge, experience, and vision to even be CONSIDERED for the 2 highest offices in our land, that signals my death knell for even bothering with the SF Examiner. Good riddance to your regressive, insular ideology!"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
David in Corte Madera: "Well what would you expect from a newspaper used to line the trashcan."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Joe: "BOO!!!!"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Angelo: "Thank goodness someone recognizes the reality of Obama's secret ties to the Japanese mob and baby-killing Mission street bicycle nazi hipsters. Too long has our country suffered from the tyrrany of the satanic liberal homosexual agenda which serves to rape our people and subjugate them to the horrors of socialist cuisine. McCain is the only true champion of the people. The only one who speaks truth to power. The only one who will put women in their place and men in their rightful birthright as the true inheritons of the Free Market and Her glorious gifts to mankind! Halleluyha, halleluyha, amen. I got mine, vote John McCain on November 5, 2008!!!!!"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Cora Wright: "This is insane! You've got to be out of your minds!"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
THELOME: "what are doing? the better candidate is in front or ur eyes, but u look the other way!!! i'm disapointed with you examiner"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
MRK: "ummm... is it April First?"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Someone in Seattle: "I just threw up in my mouth!"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Travis O.: "I'll say one thing for the fundies: at least they're consistent."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
kittybookate: "this is the most self righteous b.s. i've ever read. you've bought into the mccain pr machine hook line and sinker. seeing his campaign's nonsense spelled out as you have done makes me that much more sure of my vote for OBama. I am no longer subscribing to this rag."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Chanel: "You have GOT to be kidding me? Is this endorsement REAL or some kind of a "ha ha" joke??? McCain/Palin is NOT the ticket to move this country forward. Have you seen Sarah Palin in the few interviews that the campaign has allowed her? Because if you've seen her rehearsed, memorized and incoherent answers, and you're still ok with her being a heartbeat away from the presidency, then there's some reexamination needed. John McCain has tried to pull political stunt after political stunt, with the latest trying to cancel the presidential and vice presidential debates because he and his running mate are obviously NOT READY. I truly thing that the San Francisco Examiner needs to rethink their position on this endorsement of McCain/Palin."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
geojazz46: "Is this paper associated with "the onion"!!"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
kayce.: "if i lived in SF and had a subscription to the examiner, i would totes cancel it... unfortunately, i don't, so i can do nothing but express my shock, disbelief, and outrage. clearly, the examiner cares nothing about what it's readers think and feel, only about the opinions of the few individuals that finance their payroll (i can't help but wonder what conglomerate this paper is a part of). PS: dear examiner editor: next time, why not use some of your own words and dare to stray from the campaign talking points and mccain buzzwords a lil bit? i would at least respect and believe your sincerity if you did. hate you sincerely: kayce."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
GS: "I've read it said that a big piece of the uproar over Sarah Palin and her inexperience is that, to paraphrase, "she'd only be one heartbeat away from the Presidency." To which the writer replied that the inexperienced Barack Obama would be ZERO heartbeats away from the Presidency. Obama is a celebrity with fans, not a politician with supporters. Half of his political career has been spent campaigning for the White House. He speaks of "change"--but "change" is not a strategy. And for someone who is supposed to be all about changing the system, why in the hell did he pick BIDEN? If Biden was such a great choice, he'd have been a stronger contender when he was running for President in this same race. I can't believe how easily fooled all of the Obama supporters are. Lemmings."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
humm: "all i hear from you people is whining. get over it. move on. quit reading the paper if it offends you so much. flip on some MSNBC so you can hear your biased media-that'll make you feel better. whine whine whine...."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Christian: "Unbelievable! I mean San Francisco is known for being one of the most highly advanced cities in this country and this puts them back some spaces. All these right wink cooks who are grateful for this decision makes me wonder: what are you doing in San Fran in the first place? You might be better off in a hick red state where "morals" and "family values" are higher there."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
J: "I am not longer reading the Examiner! I thought I was reading a paper dedicated to the truth and justice. I guess I was wrong! NO WAY, NO HOW, NO MCCAIN/PALIN!"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
mdp2000: "Wow. You really must be a radical leftist for even a San Francisco paper to turn away from you. I can't wait to see Palin's children running on the White House lawn."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Annie Breen: "I can't believe that the phrase "America needs..." and the name "Sarah Palin" were used in the same sentence - connectively. Shame on the Examiner for being nothing more than a pawn for the Fongs to advertise and promote their personal politics."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
foxiemommie: "shame on you... for the biggest community of gay and lesbians how dare you!"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
jason Gagnon: "my god people wake up. Look where we are. The country has never been worse off. We are falling apart and the laughing stock of the rest of the world. Wake up and vote for change...Obama!!!! Something, anything else!!! Just use your heads for once people and get past your ignorant "american" attitude of kick ass and such. This way of non thinking must stop. A news paper supporting a candidate....what happened to a newspaper reporting the news....who got bought out? The level of ignorance being displayed over the last 7 years and continuing to be displayed now is frightening."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Jesus: "hmm.... sounds like something shady is going on..."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
WTF: "This has to be a joke. Wow."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Courtney: "John McCain is the best man!!!! Anyone out there please tell me one thing Obama has done?.... that's right he has done NOTHING!!!!! I think people are scared not to vote for him because he is black and he will play the race card. Obama sucks!!!!!!!!!"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Chloe: "This is a sad day in San Francisco...and a sadder day for the Examiner."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
jcase: "Talk about not knowing your audience! Are you actually comparing Truman to McPain? This isn't even good enough for the bottom of my bird cage ..."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
se: "This is ridiculous. I would hope that a liberal and democratic city like San Francisco would support the better, stronger and more qualitifed man...Obama. Thank goodness I still vote in California because clearly we need the democratic vote. GO OBAMA!"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
se: "This is ridiculous. I would hope that a liberal and democratic city like San Francisco would support the better, stronger and more qualitifed man...Obama. Thank goodness I still vote in California because clearly we need the democratic vote. GO OBAMA!"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
KK: "Living in PA we hear a lot about San Francisco's radical ways of conducting itself. The Examiner has brought a little redemption to your town. Glad to read one media source acknowledges the truth. For "James in SF" you have the guts to accuse McCain-Palin of inexperience? Look at Obama and you'll realize what inexperience is. Do you even know what insular means?"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
kmac: "Finally a newspaper that sees through the Obama spin. I applaud you, Examiner."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Catie: "Good for The Examiner! It is refreshing to see that not every newspaper in America is so liberal. Thank you for speaking the truth about McCain/Palin and printing it to the public. People need to be correctly informed about the candidates. The Examiner hit it out of the park! McCain/Palin are the brave leaders this country needs right now."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
: "so someone doesn't share your view and you dismiss them? "im disappointed in you, examiner." my gosh. "[the examiner] should keep their position to themselves and stick to reporting facts"-just like the REST of the media, right. i can't believe you people. your newspaper can't have an opinion but the rest of the world can. what newspaper/news station these days is unbiased? get over yourselves and your own opinion. that's what's so great about America. people are allowed the freedom to express themselves. it'd be different if you had a good reason to be upset. the only reason you're upset though is because they're not endorsing your candidate."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
someoneinPortland: "Wow! Good luck with keeping your circulation up Examiner...."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Daniel Davyduke: "I just hope that you enjoy cleaning up sloppier messes than Bush."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
kellyshea: "NOBODY READS NEWSPAPERS ANYMORE!!!"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
S: "Sarah Palin = The Paris Hilton of Washington DC."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
alpal: "Are you F...ing SERIOUS? Do you not care about America or something? Jeez!"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
BBB: "You have got to be kidding me. It's a good thing no one reads this paper."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Misty: "This isn't surprising considering The Examiner is owned by Denver billionaire Philip F. Anschutz, an Evangelical Presbyterian who has bankrolled numerous ultra-conservative causes and has donated at least half a million dollars to Republican committees and political candidates. He helped fund Colorado's 1992 Amendment 2, a ballot initiative designed to overturn local and state laws that prohibit discrimination against individuals on the basis of sexual orientation. He helped fund the Discovery Institute, a think tank based in Seattle, Washington that promotes intelligent design and creationism and criticizes evolution. He supported the Parents Television Council, a group that protests against what they believe to be television indecency."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
mccainpalinlover: "Yes yes yes! Thank you Examiner! Great to hear!"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Kelli Brooks: "WHAT THE HELL??? I am SO surprised at my home town newspaper. This has GOT to be a joke."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
T.N.: "Are you kidding me? How can you laud McCain for having "hard-earned experience" and in the same article praise Palin who has none? And the statement that McCain and Palin have both stood up to political corruption is laughable."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Loula: "One more reason to kick this free piece of crap newspaper off my doorstep and into the gutter."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
: "This looks like an attempt by the Examiner to get its name in the media -- shameless self-promotion."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
katie: "wow, you are going to endorse a candidate who cant even do two things at once? he "suspended" his campaign to go and help in D.C., ended up on Katie Couric's show instead of Letterman's, lied to Letterman about it..and hey, wait a minute, i thought the economy was "fine!" seems to be that john mccain is a liar. and yes, he was a war hero, but there are a million war heros. it doesnt mean they should be president because of it! honestly, people, look past what hes done and look at what he will do!"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Tang: "Shame, Shame, Shame! Disgusting ... how could you endorse this train wreck? Surely, the Palin pick alone should have disqualified McSame ... but to endorse this farce of a campaign, given the gimmicks and outright lies is just disgusting."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Charlie: "You have got to be kidding me. You just took every fictitious talking point from the Republican party for justifying your selection. What a fantasy world you live in."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
What?: "No wonder you are a free newspaper..."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
GoMcCain08: "Kudos to SF Examiner! California is not lost. Oh happy day! At least we know there are people out there who haven't been sipping the tainted Obama Kool Aid which will lead to nothing but terrible consequences in America. This democrat is going McCain/Palin in 08 because they are the only choice that makes sense in this election."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Beatrice Neumann: "I wish this was a joke!"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Tonya: "Probably not in the best interest of the paper to publish this. I know I won't be reading anymore."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Corinne: "open your eyes and LOOK AROUND examiner - mccain /palin are not the answer..."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Samer: "I cannot believe what I am reading from you guys. Wow after such a lack of judgment I will be canceling my subscription."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
John Bailey: "LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLO"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Susan: "What !?! You get what you deserve, SF, if those 2 idiots get elected!"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Rick M.: "All credibility lost Examiner. Ridiculous."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Kieran: "Great article. Reality... it's a great thing. Eat that Gavin Newsom."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
HORRIFIED VOTER AND SF RESIDENT: "ARE YOU GUYS OUT OF YOUR MINDS?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
cc: "besides for hearing about a deal being agreed upon for the financial crisis bail out, this is the best news I've heard all week!"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
coco: "For all of you S.F. Obama suporters...Perhaps he can be your Community Organizer, I hear it's his specialty."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Joe M: "APRIL FOOLS!!! Wow. You guys are funny! Oh wait..."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Examinerisajoke: "There went your credibility! John McCain is an "inspiring leader"? You STILL think McCain is a "maverick"? What a complete JOKE! I won't even get into Palin - she doesn't deserve more coverage. You are a blight on California. I'd laugh if it wasn't so dangerous! You really disappoint."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
: "I don't believe this!! This endorsement from a city that is proud of its liberalism and fight for equality and justice regardless of one's sex, sexual orientation, religion, etc.... You honestly can't say that your endorsement represents your readers and customers. I will never pick up an issue AGAIN!"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Jg: "A'MEN!"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Ron: "This is an outrage! I'll never pay for the Examiner again!!"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
: "Wow, yep. Never reading this paper again --- stupidest thing I ever read!"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
OBAMA '08: "americans do not stop complaining about what REPUBLICAN president bush has done to this country. lets face it, it is pretty screwed up right now. and yet there are people who ARE VOTING FOR JOHN MCCAIN who might as well be called an older Bush? yes, another four years is exaaacctllyy what we need. i believe a quote from an Obama ad sums this up perfectly: "i only make two gallons of gas an hour." thanks republicans. as for the fact that race is an issue- he is a perfectly respectable man and race should not be in play at all. what is this-the 1800's ? grow up america! i am eighteen years old and even i can see past his race, and i should be the "immature" one right?"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Vincente: "Wow, someone in San Francisco actually knows a thing or two about real politics? Keep up the good work. Watch out though, those angry liberals might end up burning down your building up there. You know, because their so grounded and peaceful."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Maya: "DISGUSTING. Anyone who supports McCain is on a one way street to destructing the country COMPLETELY."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
ms jackson: "I am never going to read the Examiner again! It did not say exactly what I want to hear and I am too unimaginative to extract useful information from a point of view different than mine). There outght to be a law against this type of free speech! I am going to steal all Examiners from the front porches of San Francicans because it is my right to CENSOR whatever I don't want said! I'm gonna line my cat litter box with the Examiner! I am NEVER going to Scotland!!! How DARE the Examiner be an up and coming periodical with a growing readership when I don't agree with its editorials?! and apopleptically on and on and on...LOL!"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Adrian: "HA! I don't agree with your endorsement."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
justin price: "Even with this as a lead story I'm guessing those guys you send out on the street can't get anyone to take your paper for free."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Hillary: "Steve Schmidt currently lives in the San Francisco area and prides himself on ability to control the story. Who is to say this "endorsement" is not the product of Schmidt's connections with the editorial board and his presentation of a press release of endorsement?"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
MarkN.: "Cody L. there is vastly more evidence to link McCain to the labels "corrupt" and "deceitful" than to Obama. And there is no daylight between McCain and Bush, so thinking he would substantially change anything in DC is impossible to fathom. The Republican model of trickle down economics is crumbling before our very eyes, and he wants us to try it again? And he picked Palin as his number two, there goes the judgement argument."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
klief: "Perhaps this article was paid for by the McCain campaign."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
ashley: "amen jimmy: "I'll never look at The Examiner again, no wonder you have to give it out for free.""POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Erinl: "Thank you! Go McCain. It amazes me how angry some people get about anyone that has an opinion that differs from their own. Yet, they can bash McCain and Palin all they want. Does make much sense."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
DingBang: "That's it. The examiner just lost a customer. It is the media's role to report, not endorse."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Katia: "I'm ashamed to read this paper, and will refrain from reading it if this continues. As the media is carefully scrutinizing and bringing into the light both candidates' past, McCain is revealed to be the biggest flip flopper of all. Palin is no different. They do not represent the new generation that are about to take on the debt left by the Bush administration, nor do they care. Their comments have changed numerous times on various issues, and present a lack of understanding of both the economy and the world. It is time to stop electing senior citizens into office, and it is time to get rid of whoever wrote this editorial from the examiner. As a San Francisco paper, you fail to represent and understand the new generation -- and you underestimate our ability to weed out lies."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Stephen: "OMG - you're kidding... McCain?.... PALIN?!?! She's a total idiot!!!!!"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Bridgette: "I completely disagree! What America needs is someone in tune with the average person and what they need. Education...economy...healthcare...not more billions wasted on a war thats making us more enemies than allies. Out with the old and in with the new!! America doesn't need a third bush term...we won't survive it!"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
OBi: "At times like this, I'm glad print is failing as a form of media."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Koo-Koo: "This is disgusting. I will NEVER pick up a copy of the Examiner again."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Farren Briggs: "Obviously, someone forgot to review all sides of all the issues. I am surprised by the "pros" surmised, it's a weak argument."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Kaitlyn Murphy: "Thank you! I'm a proud McCain/Palin supporter and happy to see the Examiner support our future leaders!!"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Ginger: ""John McCain are made, to put country first so that it can be put right in its time of need." Could the thesis here be more vague? All of our candidates want to put the country first; this is why they are fighting tooth and nail to become president!"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
I miss Hillary!: "God, I miss Hillary....."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Veronica: "A truly irresponsible endorsement!!!"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Stephen: "Wow, a little shocking, but I think the examiner is correct"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
soprettyinthecity: "Subscription cancelled AND I'm leaving the country if Mr. "Drill baby Drill" and Mrs. "Right to Life" make it to the White House. Doesn't the rest of the world hate us enough already -- do we really have to elect these two?"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
mea: "You must be out of your mind!"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Kitt: "This has to be a hacker. Otherwise, you have just lost a reader."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
JJ: "Halleluiah! There is one brain at least in California!"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Brenda: "So one newspaper decides to support McCain, what about ALL of the other media outlets that are CLEARLY supporting Obama? Do you cry foul at them?? I swear, you Democratic cry-babies are driving me nuts, one little newspaper decides to support a Republican candidate and you're all bent out of shape."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
radiantfalco: "Two words: Paid. Off. I've got two words I'd like to say to the Examiner..."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Sarah: "You have got to be kidding me. This hardly reflects the opinions of your readers, but thankfully this won't affect my decision to vote for Obama. He is the change we can believe it. This endorsement is ridiculous."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Kate O'Connor: "Prepare yourself for the people who think Obama walks on water. Heaven forbid that people have an opinion other than theirs, since theirs is obviously the correct one."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
pmw: "finally a paper in the bay area that i can respect, sign me up for my subscription"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Leighanne: "WTF? How DARE you. I am DONE with you."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
mercury613: "You're endorsing a candidate who mocks freedom of the press? The Examiner just lost all journalistic credibility."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Wendy: "How unexpectedly wonderful! I find this absolutely refreshing and just fantastic. Great going."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Whatever: "So.. what experience does Obama have? Ha. That's what I thought.."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
letna: "I am not a united states citizen,But i have lived here for the last 25 years.life was good when the Democrat was in office. America need the democrat again. HELP"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
AWESOME: ""Ill never pay for the examiner again" ooooo, nice threat. Freedom of speech, get over it. And speaking of idiots, thats Obama/Biden. They change their view points every week. Oh and please dont bring up how the Republican party got us in a hole, yes Clinton did way better! hah. Check the stats after his presidency compared to after bush's. Yea lets have some "change". Then he picks Biden as a running mate. What a joke!"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
cori: "what a pathetic paper! why would you endorse a candidate before the debates? this has to be a joke."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
nicole: "wow. It seems that since this declaration is "propaganda" then if the Examiner decided to endorse Osama, I mean Obama, then would THAT be propaganda? Of course not. Yeah, the Examiner is a joke, but it just proves that there are more people living in the SF Bay Area other than gay, left wing, immoral tree huggers."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
vsp: "ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?! Whitaker, did you just say that Obama doesnt need to read what he thinks?? The man travels EVERYWHERE with a teleprompter. some people have so bought into the "change" factor...just a reminder..."Hope is not a strategy.""POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Ashley Teodorson-Vau: "McCain/Palin= Bridge to somewhere very scary, Bush's third term!!!"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Bob: "Did the McCain camp write this tripe? Palin is an idiot, as shown every time she tries to answer a question. McCain is desperate and veering wildly from one extreme to another trying to plug the holes in his sinking ship. Good grief."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Jackie1: "Bye Bye Examiner. It was nice knowing you."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
dogcat: "way to pick the worst possible day to make this endorsement, guys"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Me: "I am shocked. I will remove you from my favorites on my web pages and never buy your papar. I cannot believe the ignorance of your decision but will no longer have anything to do with your organozation in anyway."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Guillermo Perez: "This is not the voice of San Francisco. And I'm not even a huge Obama fan was even going to vote for McCannin until he and his campaign turned into the chamber of secrets. My subscription to this rediculous paper is now canceled!"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Erin: "Huh? "SUCCESSFUL U.S. military surge in Iraq.""POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Shocked--what a poor decision: "Boo. What a shocker. Poor choice, Examiner team. This may give you a temporary uptick in readership, but this is the wrong choice."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Examinerisajoke: "PS - for all the fools (One who has been fooled) that still want McCain - if, GOD FORBID, that were to happen - you will deserve the draft, economic failures, back-alley abortions, no education, no energy policy, many more wars, total loss of respect from the rest of the world, etc, etc ... that your children WILL get. It's not a game where your team/guy wins - we ALL WILL LOSE. (shaking my head in disgust)."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Sara: "I am beyond impressed that, in times like these and in a very liberal environment, the SF examiner has come out and endorsed the candidate they feel is most qualified to tackle the mountains we face a nation, while still acknowledging his short comings."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
CaliBoyForever: "New media outlets should be unbiased and never choose sides. This clearly goes against why anyone should read the newspaper for an unbiased account of the news. Thankfully, I don't have a subscription to the SF Examiner otherwise I may just cancel."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Jeffrey Drew: "What are they smoking up there?"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
I'm in shock!!!: "You must be kidding. I realize the Examiner is now a 10th rate newspaper at best, but a San Francisco newspaper endorsing John McCain and Sarah Palin. I am saddened by your endorcement of McCain. But what can I expect these days from a newspaper that's been lowsy for years."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Jenna: "What a joke. "Domestically, McCain is unique in never seeking an earmark to benefit a family member, political ally back home, or financial contributor. As president, he will veto all earmarks and other pork barrel spending. He believes Americans know better than government how best to spend their hard-earned money, and he promises – in words that make many of his colleagues in Congress swallow very hard – to make famous those in government who waste or steal tax dollars." Okay, that's McCain, but what about Palin?? SFExaminer, there is something wrong with you."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
amen: "Yea lets have some "change". Then he picks Biden as a running mate. What a joke! Yes the democrats did way better with clinton....oh wait"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Doi Boi: "I love it! You lib's got your panties all ruffled. "America's place in a dangerous world often requires the sometimes rough-hewn character of men and women who always put country first" putting country first AIN'T B. Hussein O'mama"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
You Must Be Kidding: "McCain might be a good candidate, but his choice of running mate ruined him. A person who said that their international relations experience is based on seeing Russia from their backyard. The Examiner needs to reconsider their vote of confidence. I wonder who paid the publication off."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Kate M.: "Are you KIDDING?"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Examiner newspaper reader no more...: "I glad to see that your paper is doing exceptionally well during these hard days...you just lost another reader. Idiots."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Malia Working: "Shut the hell up Whitaker please. I am a proud dem but you my friend are a moron. Obama is a better man.. You ignorant filth. Do you know Barack Obama personally? John McCain? How the hell do you know who is a quote on quote better man. It is idiots like you who ruin the democratic party and Obama's candidacy. You were probably the reason Kerry didn't get election. Smear tactics don't work. Argue why your candidate is best, not why the others suck. IDIOT!"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
cody: "i'm glad to read that even in such a liberal city, the truth and basic facts still shine through. thank you for going against the grain and speaking about what is truly right for the united states."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
not even from San Fran: "WTF? Its like endorsing Hitler. wrong."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
HK: "I have to say that this article gives me some hope that people can and will make up thier own minds and not be peer presured into who they vote for. Good Job Examiner"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
: "Shame on you"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Vincent: "WTF?"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
D: "So this is the exact same word for word endorsement given by the Washington Examiner. How meaningless is this? People in either city are supposed to pay attention to this?"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
OBama 08: "To the Examiner:typical - right wing neo-con, fundamentalist endorsements will do nothing for your circulation in this town; to KK in PA: you forgot a K on your display name."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Fulanito33131: "OBAMA 2008!!"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
marin mccallen: "since when do newspapers endorse candidates? great journalistic integrity guys."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
jen: "YES! You guys are RIGHT ON! Congratulations on being fearless and sticking up for what you believe in no matter what any body says!"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
kubutrfly: "Way to go! I am a proud McCain/Palin supporter too! It is nice to see a newspaper do this."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Susan Ferriss: "As someone who has lived in SF and read the Examiner for years, I will stop as of today. I will not pick up another copy, nor will I buy copies for my business. I am appalled that you would endorse these two."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Emily Williams: "I am disappointed that the media of the city I so love could come to this horribly flawed conclusion. Have you actually thought through the long-term consequences of McCain's policies vs. Obama's? Do you understand that if McCain goes to the White House, the international community will lose ALL remaining respect for the US? How can anyone with two neurons to rub together possibly want Palin in charge of a small town in Alaska, much less the entire country? Obama may not be your ideal candidate (nor is he mine), but he surely has to be better than this repressive, extremist ticket the Republicans have put together! I'm proud to say I've never bought the Examiner and now certainly never will if this is the kind of poorly informed opinion that passes for news."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Kate: "How intellegent the examiner must be. Endorsing a man who flip flops on all issues. A VP who can not speak with her own voice, but uses others for their words. What is this wonderful country of ours coming to? Greed? Are you trying to make us a third world country?"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
michael: "the person who wrote this "endorsement" had to of been really drunk"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Ann: ""Loser newspaper endorses loser""POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Betty: "You have just lost my business and the business of 90% of this great, democratic city. Good job endorsing the worst choice for the President of the United States!"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Jonsey Kay: "I'll never read your paper again. I won't even use it to pick up dog crap."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
shocked: "This reads as if it were written by a high school freshman. Very bizarre."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
sarahaha: "they only did this to sell more papers, do you think they would have gotten nearly the same reaction with examiner endorses Obama... nah everyone in cali endorses Obama they need to shake it up and sell some more papers........... i was in california from canada for a mini vacation last week and i did not see one mccain/palin sign or anything anywhere, Obama was everywhere, t shirts, posters, yard signs, bumper stickers, EVERYWHERE.. good marketing on the Examiners side."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Jigga WHAT?: "Is this a late April Fools Joke? Punk'ed, Come on.....Serious now!"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Chief: "All of the negative Reader Comments are from ignorant, bitter people! I am born and raised in S.F. and am happy to see the decisions that the Examiner has made. Way to stand up for what is right! It does not take a Rocket Scientist to make correct decisions, so stop living in your Liberal Utopia and do what is best for the Country and not what makes you look cool or popular by voting for beliefs you clearly don’t even understand (Nor does the candidate, Obama)!Sorry folks, the Elephant is to walk again on Capital Hill….."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Alison: "Is this a farce?"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Geo: "This opinion, in San Francisco? Has hell frozen over?"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
: "what a joke, you fools!!"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Jerry: "well Examiner... you just lost my patronage."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Stephanie: "Well, I guess we can stop referring to the liberal media. This is a joke. Check your facts, www.factcheck.org. I guess the conservatives in this country got smart and bought the media. Seriously people - think for yourselves. Stop relying on the media to tell you what to think."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Sondra: ""America is at war overseas and in an economic crisis here at home." Are we? http://www.hussmanfunds.com/wmc/wmc080922.htm"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Bulldog With a Nose: "What A Joke!"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
JeffATL: "Pick your Posion! oh where oh where can Hillary be?"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Dave: "I prefer reading harder-hitting, more in-depth analysis. Like the McCain campaign homepage."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Ezra: "I don't know where you think you are, or how much loot McCain has given to SF Examiner, but you better check your opinion. Nobody who reads SF Examiner wants to hear this. We've all had enough secret government where the only ones who get hooked up are those who don't need it. Obama is self made, and for that I respect him. He's more likely to empathise with average folks like me. McCain is a loser, he's not cultured, he has no fresh ideas. You've got to be kidding Examiner, screw you..."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
lauren c: "have you completely missed the fact that john mccain is senile and sarah palin is a terrifying excuse for a human being, not to mention exceptionally unqualified to do anything besides not have an abortion? tsk tsk."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Who mad you the Joke Police?: "UUUUUUUUUUMMMMMMMMMMM........ Are you serious? Are you on drugs? Do you NOT SEE what Bush did to this country? Do you really want Bush Part 2 running this country? Do you really want some as close- minded as Palin in office? Do you just not care about the enviorment and the fact that they want to drill in Alaska? DO YOU NOT CARE that about the US period? This has been a reality check for me on how RETARDED America is. P.S. I am no longer coming to this site as this article has caused me extreme nausea"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
FINALLY: "Funny Obamas supporters call this propaganda. Propaganda is what theObama camp has been spinning for a year now. Bravo examiner!"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Paul ski: "I wonder what kick backs the examiner will be getting for this. we always find out later."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Oh Hell No: ""Look what someone else found! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_Anschutz You don't have to read too much before you stumble onto a little bit of info on the owner of the Examiner: "Philip Frederick Anschutz (born 28 December 1939 in Russell, Kansas) is an American businessman and supporter of conservative Christian causes."""POSTED Sep 25, 2008
LisaLisa: "Correct me if i'm wrong but wont the next president be in a position to get 3 supreme court judges? excuse me if i think a womans right to choose is a big issue- rather the governmet taking the control of my choice. they are the wrong choice for america."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
hdub: "While I have been a (non-exclusive) reader and subscriber of the Examiner for some time, this endorsement has prompted me to cancel my subscription and redirect my news gathering to other more credible sources."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
applesauce: "Examiner opinions are similar to Sharon Stone parenting skillz."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Claire in L.A.: "The truth is that if Obama had not been protected and supported by the liberal media he would not even be in the running for president. People who don't have all the facts and are irrationally attached to their fantasy version of Obama will be upset by this endorsement, However, those who know the real Obama and know how ill-equipped he is to run this country and how much of a fake the Obama persona is will applaud this endorsement."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Shocked: "you have GOT to be kidding me....are you seriously proposing McCain/Palin in the Executive wing? Has this country not hit its rock bottom??????"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
ftheexaminer: "Wow. you guys are completely blind. I will never touch another copy of the Examiner!"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Tony P: "What do you expect. The owner of the the Examiner is a far right-wing nutjob. Philip Anschutz owns interest in several energy companies and participates in several conservative christian groups. He helped fund measure 2 in Colorado to overturn laws prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation. He also participates heavily in several organizations that promote teaching of "Intelligent Design" in public schools. In short, Philip Anschutz is a douchebag of the highest order. Boycott the Examiner's advertisers. Speak with your dollars."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
embarrassing: "WOW. THIS IS GARBAGE! A PATHETIC AND POORLY WRITTEN OPINION PIECE BY WHAT WILL NOW BECOME ONE OF THE LEAST RESPECTED NEWS RAGS. I, NOR MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY WILL NEVER READ THIS PAPER AGAIN."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Dan M.: "Goodbye subscription."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Lindsey: "wow did McCain himself write that for you?"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Baldy: "One more thing, you smelly hippies: This country will never be socialist. You will always have to take responsibility for your actions and decisions, and people will always be given the opportunity to MAKE THEIR OWN WAY in life. Sorry about that. I know you want to government to stop allowing kids sports to have winning teams and losing teams, believe that America is responsible for all the evil on the planet, and the George W. Bush is just like Hitler (JUST. LIKE. HIM.), and that nutjob geonocidal maniac in Iran is right about us, but McCain the better candidate even if you refuse to admit it yourselves and staunchly stand firm alongside the other Obama-lemmings. McCain/Obama '08. Ha ha!"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Carolina: "Oh please! your editor must be a republican, this is so lame! what a shame, I won't spend my time reading your paper ever again!"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
: ""Obama is the better man and will be the better President - he doesn't need to read what he thinks, and he's not saying stuff he's physically communicating that he totally disagrees with like McCain" Actually he hasn't really said anything too much policy-wise that he kept consistant, and he LITERALLY does need to read what he thinks because the man cannot speak a coherant sentence without a teleprompter."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
MusicIsOurHigh: "This reads like a McCain talking point"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
sarah.north@gmail.com: "AM I on cops? Or candid camera? Have you lost your collective minds? McCain doesn't know what day it is, whether he's running for office, whether he's even on a committee that's relevant to drafting the bailout bill (he's not), and Palin knows, um, squat! You guys jumped the shark right after McCain did!"POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Seags: "Very disappointed. You've lost alot of credibility in my eyes. I doubt I'll read your paper again. I prefer to get my news from more intelligent sources who base their decisions on real issues rather than lame hype."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
Sarah: "Maybe something put something in YOUR metamucil too?! I'm not entirely certain McCain actually knows what is going on around him at any given moment, and I am SURE Palin doesn't. This has got to be a joke."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
JKC: "You should report news, not create it. How a publication associated with some of the most liberal movements in our nations history can take a stance that endorses policy so diametricly opposed to the best interests of its community is beyond me. You have no more credibility than the national inquirer. It is obvious that your views are for sale and they have been bought and paid for."POSTED Sep 25, 2008
McCain Kills Polar Bears: "Oh my god. ...or rather