WI, The Chippewa Herald

I can't pull this one up. on The Herald, CT has to do....

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-wi-wispresidentialen,0,219912.story

The Chippewa Herald in an editorial for Oct. 26:

Every four years we hear how the presidential election is pivotal, one of the most important in history. By now the refrain should be too old to garner much attention.

Only this time, there is a very real sense in America that this election is indeed historic and pivotal. Americans feel the need for new leadership, a renewal of our national spirit, and a desperate need to pull together in tough times.

This election is about such needs, not individual planks in a campaign platform. That's why the Herald endorses Barack Obama for president. ...

America needs to move away from the Bush model of foreign policy marked by confrontation and aggressive use of American military power and toward a policy based on diplomacy backed by strength. America needs a government that takes seriously its role of "referee" in the free market, protecting against abuses and exploitation while at the same time not stifling entrepreneurial spirit.

Barack Obama has the proper vision of America's role in the world and the role of its government at home to establish sensible policies in these areas.

America had widespread sympathy and support around the world after the 9-11 attacks. That support has evaporated due to the policies it has pursued. Obama would be in a position to restore America's credibility among its allies and friends.

Restoring health to the nation's economy will be even more difficult considering the mess that the nation finds itself in at this point. It will likely require patience, sacrifice and a positive attitude from the American people. That will require inspirational leadership from the nation's president, and there is every reason to believe that is Obama's greatest strength.