Sun endorses McCain, Obama

The Sunday edition of the Baltimore Sun endorsed Senator John McCain and Senator Barack Obama in Tuesday’s Maryland presidential primaries:

When Mr. Obama promises change, surprising numbers find the pledge credible. Despite his few years in the Senate, Mr. Obama exudes confidence and assesses the nation’s problems with a fresh eye. When questioned by us on a number of tough issues, he showed a sophisticated understanding of them. His opposition to the war has been steady, and while committed to an early withdrawal from Iraq, Mr. Obama recognizes the challenges to that course.

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In the Republican primary, John McCain is our choice. The veteran Arizona senator whose political obituary had been all but written has risen like a phoenix to presumptive nominee status. He has stood his ground on tough issues such as immigration reform, campaign finance and torture, and we praised him for it. He is principled and has been willing to compromise. But his recent overtures to his party’s conservative wing could undercut his appeal to independents.

The paper had also previously endorsed Wayne Gilchrest and Frank Kratovil in the 1st District Congressional Primary.