Obama Endorsed by the Marshalltown Times Republican

The Marshalltown Times Republican rarely endorses anyone in Democratic Primaries, however, today they endorsed Barack Obama.

With a philosophy of openness — from education to the economy, government to military actions — Barack Obama has based his message of hope and change on the belief that Americans want to be involved in their government.

We couldn’t agree more.

In an age where closed doors, secret military posts and middle-of-the-night pork barrel votes are all too common, Obama believes we can still come together as a country, we can work together to build a better America.

It’s true, his experience in running a country may not be as lengthy as that of his opponents, but perhaps that is a good thing.

Too many of the candidates already have too much “experience” in our eyes — too much “experience” manipulating the system, too much “experience” bowing to special interests and too much “experience” during a previous White House stint.

Obama has what we would call more “down to earth” experience: helping in his community working as a civil rights activist, and, of course, his time in the Illinois State Senate.

The argument has also been made that Obama lacks experience dealing with foreign policy and foreign leaders. Perhaps that “lack of experience” will translate into some bold, decisive actions that actually deal with foreign issues, rather than the typical “nod and smile” philosophy.

Things are looking good for Obama in Marshalltown, as he adds the endorsement of the Marshalltown Times Republican to the endorsement of Rep. Mark Smith, and the support of the UAW in Marshalltown.

The Times Republican endorsed Mitt Romney on the Republican side.