President Trump just got a critical endorsement from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette in the important swing state of Pennsylvania.
This is the first time the paper has endorsed a Republican for President since 1972.
“This newspaper has not supported a Republican for president since 1972. But we believe President Trump, for all his faults, is the better choice this year,” the editors of the paper tweeted.
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This newspaper has not supported a Republican for president since 1972. But we believe President Trump, for all his faults, is the better choice this year.
Via @pgopinions https://t.co/dZYEQp3pGY
— Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (@PittsburghPG) November 1, 2020
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This is a very big deal as Pittsburgh has traditionally been a Democrat stronghold, and as the endorsement said, the first time since 1972 the paper has endorsed a Republican.
First the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette did not hesitate in pointing out what they perceive as President Trump’s faults:
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“We share the embarrassment of millions of Americans who are disturbed by the president’s unpresidential manners and character — his rudeness and put-downs and bragging and bending of the truth.
None of this can be justified. The president’s behavior often has diminished his presidency, and the presidency. Most Americans want a president who makes them proud.
We too prefer the first-class temperament and demeanor of a Winston Churchill, a Dwight Eisenhower, a Franklin Roosevelt, a Ronald Reagan, or a Barack Obama (whom this newspaper enthusiastically supported in 2008 and 2012). None of them are on the ballot this year.”
The same paper that enthusiastically supported Barack Obama is now supporting President Trump. That again is a very big deal!
The Post-Gazette then went on to detail some of President Trump’s many accomplishments and ended the list with the item most near and dear to those who work and live in the Pittsburgh region:
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“Finally, let’s talk about one of the most important concerns in this region — energy. Under Mr. Trump the United States achieved energy independence for the first time in the lifetimes of most of us. Where would Western Pennsylvania be without the Shell Petrochemical Complex (the “cracker plant”)?”
The petrochemical industry is hugely important to the economies in Pennsylvania, Ohio and other areas and Biden and Harris’s statements about the industry are unsettling to many who live and work in these regions.
The Post-Gazette then explained why they cannot support Biden and Harris even though they were a fan of Barack Obama:
“[T]he Biden-Harris ticket offers us higher taxes and a nanny state that will bow to the bullies and the woke who would tear down history rather than learning from history and building up the country.
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It offers an end to fracking and other Cuckoo California dreams that will cost the economy and the people who most need work right now. “Good-paying green jobs” are probably not jobs for Pittsburgh, or Cleveland, or Toledo, or Youngstown.
It offers softness on China, which Mr. Trump understands is our enemy.
Mr. Biden is too old for the job, and fragile. There is a very real chance he will not make it through the term. Mr. Trump is also too old but seemingly robust. But in Mike Pence, Mr. Trump has a vice president ready to take over, if need be. He is a safe pair of hands. Sen. Kamala Harris gives no evidence of being ready to be president.”
Lets hope that voters in Pennsylvania and other places heed these important words.
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The president is not perfect, but he is the best choice, and the best leader for the moment.
One of best political ads I have seen!! @realDonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/EBw5l0z4aS
— Brian Kilmeade (@kilmeade) November 1, 2020