Republican for Obama Endorsements
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Lincoln Chafee, former United States Senator of Rhode Island."As I looked at the candidates in order who to vote for, certainly my kind of conservatism was reflected with Senator Obama, and those points are that we're fiscally conservative, we care about revenues, matching expenditures, we also care about the environment, I think it's a traditional conservative value to care about clean air and clean water. Senator Obama's terrific on that issue. Personal liberties, such as the first amendment, the fourth amendment, a woman's reproductive freedoms, Senator Obama's strong on that. I consider that traditional conservatism. Senator Obama is a leader in speaking out against the war in Iraq. Using the tools of government to help the less fortunate, I consider that traditional conservatism. Give everybody an equal shot. And Senator Obama is terrific on those issues. So I consider myself a traditional conservative, and Senator Obama has voted consistently in my kind of conservatism." |
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Donald Capoccia Vice Chair, US Commission of Fine Arts, 2001-2005"Our country needs a leader with a fresh perspective on foreign relations. Barack Obama is the only candidate who provides us with an opportunity for a hopeful, productive and direct dialogue with countries around the globe. He's a willing listener with an ability to achieve consensus who can strengthen the United States' pre-eminent standing among our global partners." |
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Douglas W. Kmiec, Head of the Office of Legal Counsel to Presidents Reagan & Bush (41)“I was first attracted to government by Ronald Reagan, who lives in our national memory as a great leader and an inspiring communicator. Sen. Obama has these gifts as well, but of course, mere rhetorical flourish without defensible substance would be worth little. Is there more to Sen. Obama? I believe there is. President Reagan often said his proudest achievement was making America feel good about itself again. Sen. Obama is trying to give us genuine reason to have that feeling again. Indeed, he may have already partially succeeded. Having taught several generations of students over 35 years, I have never seen young people more alive and interested in the political process. His witness is encouraging them to look to civic and public involvement as a way of finding their own purpose—a purpose that they intuitively want to be in service to others.” |
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Jackson M. Andrews, Republican Counsel to the U.S. Senate, 1973-1979. Republican nominee, U.S. Senate from Kentucky, 1986."Barack Obama is a thoughtful visionary leader who as President will end the decline of American law, liberty, and fiscal responsibility that are the hallmarks of the extremist policies of the current Administration, now adopted by John McCain. Obama will restore traditional American values that most Americans, Democrats and Republicans alike, want reflected in their government and by their President. Electing McCain will just extend for four more years our long national nightmare, and further erode the strength of our Nation." |
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Jim Leach, former Congressman from Iowa, 1977-2007.“I also have no doubt that a lot of Republicans and independents are going to be attracted to his call for a new era of non-ideological, bipartisan decision-making… For me, the national interest comes before party concerns, particularly internationally. We do need a new direction in American policy, and Obama has a sense of that. He recognizes that a long-term occupation of Iraq is not only expensive, it's extremely dangerous to the American interests.” |
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Rita E. Hauser, New York City, international lawyer and former member of President Bush's Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board.“The invasion of Iraq was an error with serious geo-political consequences. Obama promises an orderly and responsible U.S. withdrawal from Iraq, whereas McCain will continue our combat involvement throughout his term in office. McCain will continue the wrong-headed foreign policy decisions of Bush, while Obama will take us in a new direction." |
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Robert A.G. Monks, Attorney“When I have asked Barack Obama a question, I have the distinct feeling that there is a person, an intellect, a sensitivity who is responding. This is rare in politics and unique in the presidential politics of 2008.” |
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Jim Whitaker, Fairbanks, Alaska Mayor“If we are as a nation concerned with energy, then our consideration should be a national energy policy that is not predicated on crude oil 50 years into the future. We need to get to it, and I think Barack Obama is very clear in that regard.” |
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