by Josh Drobnyk
After a flood of Pennsylvania newspaper endorsements for Barack Obama, the University of Pennsylvania’s Daily Pennsylvanian did something today that seemed unlikely to happen, particularly given how well the senator does among young voters: it endorsed Hillary Clinton.
This was a symbolic victory for a Clinton campaign that has fought hard to woo students in Pennsylvania, sending Chelsea and Bill to campuses throughout the state over the past five weeks. In the big states Clinton has won, she has pulled even among young voters.
Here’s a snippet…
“Pennsylvania Democrats are confronted with a tragedy of riches: two incredibly appealing candidates for their Party’s nomination.
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We want to believe that Sen. Barack Obama can accomplish all he promises. His soaring rhetoric and compelling vision have inspired us and many other students.
But while Obama’s charisma far outshines that of Sen. Hillary Clinton, her public service, political experience and tenacity tell us not only “Yes we can” but also “How we can.” As such, we endorse Clinton for the Democratic Party’s nomination for president.
Our endorsement is not a rejection of Obama’s leadership qualities. But choosing the president of the United States is too important a decision to make based on hope alone. After finishing his term in the Senate and better showing us what he can do for the American people, Obama could one day be a remarkable president.”