Response to Oct. 24 endorsement by Jonathan Martin, junior biology/pre-med major from San Antonio. My initial response to Endorsement: Obama for a Second Term posted online and in last Wednesday's paper was annoyance at several mistakes in the article but also respect to the editorial board for writing an article that is obviously not going to be ... [Read More…]
Endorsement: Obama for a second term
This endorsement is the collective opinion of the Optimist Editorial Board and should not be taken as the views of the the university. The endorsement was published on Wednesday, Oct. 24 along side guest columns from the presidents of both College Republicans and College Democrats. Politics and elections can be overwhelming for everyone, ... [Read More…]
Our endorsement: Rick Perry should retain governorship
An unusually high level of interest surrounds this year's midterm elections - and the gubernatorial race in Texas is no different. The race for Texas governor pits two highly qualified individuals against each other in a race that will likely be closer than Texas gubernatorial elections in years past. Incumbent governor Rick Perry brings ... [Read More…]
Readers respond to Obama endorsement
An endorsement of Sen. Barack Obama for president ran in the Oct. 24, 2008, issue of the Optimist. Because of the sheer number of responses to that editorial, this page is dedicated to publishing Letters to the Editor regarding that endorsement. Endorsement alienates individuals striving to maintain Christian values Our 11-year-old daughter ... [Read More…]
Editorial endorsements preserve traditional role
Presidential elections drag a host of controversies behind them every four years: mud-slinging advertisements, rhetoric lip-ups and campaign inconsistencies. But above all, endorsements seem to ignite the most passionate allegiance and debate. Choosing a blend of coffee or a Friday-night movie is personal and might spark casual debate between ... [Read More…]
Endorsement: Obama, our candidate
Two qualified men emerged from the exhausting nominating process as their party's choice for the office of the President of the United States. Sen. John McCain is a man who has fought for his country at home and abroad and has shown through his more than 25 years as a Congressman and Senator that he is not afraid to clash with his party or work ... [Read More…]
Bush shown steady
By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief Supporting George W. Bush for president. It almost seemed like an unfortunate assignment at first. No matter what points I make, many will believe, "No surprise there-someone from Abilene Christian University supporting President Bush's re-election." But there is nothing too unfortunate about supporting the best ... [Read More…]
Choose Edwards in Texas primary
John Edwards was easily written off as a Democratic nominee months ago, but he continues to survive. In Tuesday's presidential primary, the Optimist endorses John Edwards, democratic senator from North Carolina. Though Edwards' chances of winning the nomination lessen every primary, he's not out of the race yet. His positive campaign and focus ... [Read More…]
Neither candidate worthy of votes
For the position of Texas governor, the Optimist endorses... no one. Neither of the two candidates is worthy of an endorsement because neither of them is worthy of a single vote. Republican incumbent Rick Perry and Democratic challenger Tony Sanchez have spent $87 million on this race, far more than any other Texas gubernatorial race in history. ... [Read More…]