Newspaper endorsements start piling up

By John Deeth 12/25/07 12:05 PM

The big one — The Des Moines Register — dropped last weekend. But as editorial board meetings wind down, newspapers across Iowa are starting to line up behind the presidential candidates. The Democratic side shows a Barack Obama lead, six to four over Hillary Clinton (though she got the Register endorsement).

The Republican contest is closer between Mike Huckabee and, despite his relative lack of campaigning in the state, John McCain.

Below the fold: the scorecard and details.

Dem	Total	Daily	Weekly
Obama	6	4	2
Clinton	4	3	1
Biden	2	0	2
Edwards	1	1	0
Dodd	0	0	0
Richardson	0	0	0
total	14	8	6

Paper	Schedule	Dem
Sheldon N’West Iowa Review	weekly	Biden
Storm Lake Times	weekly	Biden
Burlington Hawk Eye	Daily	Clinton
Davenport Quad-City Times	Daily	Clinton
Des Moines Register	Daily	Clinton
Vinton Eagle	weekly	Clinton
Shenandoah Valley News Today	Daily	Edwards
Ames Iowa State Daily	Daily	Obama
Des Moines El Latino	weekly	Obama
Iowa City Daily Iowan	Daily	Obama
Iowa City Press-Citizen	Daily	Obama
Logan Herald-Observer	weekly	Obama
Sioux City Journal	Daily	Obama

GOP	Total	Daily	Weekly
Huckabee	6	2	4
McCain	5	4	1
Romney	1	1	0
Giuliani	0	0	0
Hunter	0	0	0
Keyes	0	0	0
Paul	0	0	0
Thompson	0	0	0
total	12	7	5

Paper	Schedule	GOP
Adel Dallas Co. News	weekly	Huckabee
Albia Union-Republican	weekly	Huckabee
Chariton Leader	weekly	Huckabee
Iowa City Press-Citizen	Daily	Huckabee
Sheldon N’West Iowa Review	weekly	Huckabee
Shenandoah Valley News Today	Daily	Huckabee
Ames Iowa State Daily	Daily	McCain
Davenport Quad-City Times	Daily	McCain
Des Moines Register	Daily	McCain
Iowa City Daily Iowan	Daily	McCain
Logan Herald-Observer	weekly	McCain
Sioux City Journal	Daily	Romney

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Mariel

Yes he reminds me of Gomer Yes, Huckabee reminds me of Gomer, but just cause he looks like him doesn't make them alike in all ways. Huckabee has a sharp brain and is qualified to lead. He's more than just likeable like Gomer.

aschweig

A well-deserved lead It just goes to show -- the Register by all accounts picked Clinton due to the lengthly courtship period by Bill and his wife, not due to merit. The other newspapers, who were courted much less, and thereby much more objective, picked the candidate (Obama) who most obviously represents what this country needs today. Fresh, honest ideas that aspire to rise above the mediocrity that we are face with among the same politicians of today.

TheWordman

How's Aunt Bee and Opie? Just a side note here, it finally dawned on me who Mike Huckabee reminds me of...Gomer, from the Andy Griffith show.

That explains his likability. Who doesn't like Gomer?

eyewitness

Another NEW endorsement by the Ottumwa Courier With the new endorsement announced by the Ottumwa Courier, Obama now has 8, which is twice as much endorsements as the 4 that Hillary the runner up has.

katerina

Seems like this parallels the greater favorable press coverage (in number of stories and percentage positive) that Obama has received compared to other Democratic candidates. The press definitely likes him at present. However, I wonder whether the coverage will continue as positive during the general. I'm also worried that he seems to be receiving so many kind words from Republican pundits. When is the other shoe scheduled to drop?

bb60

Spin on Endorsements- might work for some but not Iowans It's ridiculous to add small Iowa weeklies- Let's have the list according to circulation numbers- otherwise this is a foolish waste of space.

RegularJoe

Newspapers are good for... housebreaking the new puppy, lining the bird cage, wrapping fish. They're looking out for their bottom line...and flash-in-the-pan candidates, with shiny hair and shiny suits and shiny stories sell advertising.

I want a candidate who is Presidential - capable and ready to lead on Day One. Chris Dodd far outshines everyone on both Democratic and Republican sides.

Results Matter.

www.OneInEight.us</br>

Ultra

Why the Surprise? Hillary is a polarizing figure even among Democrats. And negative campaign is not tolerated well in Iowa.

desmoinesdem

thanks for keeping track I don't think newspaper endorsements are that influential, but it's nice to have a handy chart of them. I am surprised that Obama has gotten so many endorsements so far. I expected most of them to go to Biden or Clinton.

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