Massachusetts Shocker - Springfield Republican Endorses McCain!

One must understand that conservative residents in Western Massachusetts (which includes larger urban areas such as Springfield, Chicopee, Holyoke, Greenfield and Pittsfield, as well as the Town of Amherst, home to the University of Amherst), generally believe that the largest newspaper in Western Massachusetts should have long ago, changed its name to “ The Springfield Democrat”. The simple truth is that the editorial board is not prone to endorsing Republican Candidates, including those in minor municipal races. With that in mind, this morning’s endorsement of John McCain by the Republican is of great interest – perhaps the Republican Editorial has discovered that the 18% of the state electorate that remain undecided, will, as they normally, do – vote for the Republican tickets – leading to a possible McCain win in the Bay state.

The A sound and reasoned endorsement: “One can easily imagine that Democrats, with increased majorities in both houses of Congress, will be legislating like it's 1933, and that is not what this nation needs at this time. (Whether the nation needed it in 1933 is a topic for another day.)

McCain will keep us safe, not only from al-Qaida and its sympathizers, but also from the excesses of some of the most liberal members of the Congress.

A divided government, with a Republican in the White House keeping the tax-and-spend crowd on Capitol Hill in check, would be best for everyone at this time.

This election offers a clear choice, and John McCain is our preferred candidate.

We urge voters to back McCain on Tuesday.”

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