From the Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star:
For too long, Americans have endured a season of bitter parti- san politics. The red -blue divide has produced contention, gridlock, and a proliferation--not a resolution--of our nation's problems. On the Democratic side, one candidate gives hope of ending, rather than intensifying, the dysfunctional atmosphere in Washington. Illinois Sen. Barack Obama is The Free Lance-Star's choice in Tuesday's Democratic primary. … The nation faces many serious challenges: the very real threat of terrorism, economic struggles, crumbing infrastructure, health-care costs, and energy woes. Surmounting these obstacles will require intelligence and strong leadership. Mr. Obama's intelligence is proven, and his leadership, while largely untested, seems constructed of the necessary elements. One is good character. Another is the ability to unify people--a quality he has displayed already in this campaign. … What Mr. Obama offers the Democratic Party is a vision that transcends thumping the opposition and an eloquence that inspires even those disquieted by his liberal views. He is the decidedly better choice for Democrats on Tuesday.
