…has championed the middle class and has a larger, more tolerant notion of America that includes closing the inequality gap and evening the playing field, as exemplified by making an equal-pay-for-women bill the first law he signed. He has fought for the DREAM Act on behalf of the immigrant youths brought here by their parents, and he wants a Supreme Court that will continue to support Roe v. Wade. That\u2019s crucial. .<\/p>\n
He has insisted on a balanced approach and shared sacrifice \u2014 cuts in spending, tax increases for the wealthiest.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Describing Romney, the Herald<\/em> notes:<\/p>\nHe wants to cut taxes, reduce the deficit and increase military spending. That\u2019s magic, not real math. And it\u2019s hard to see how any candidate who keeps much of his wealth stashed overseas \u2014 like Mr. Romney \u2014 could credibly ask Americans for sacrifice.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
The Herald<\/em> urges President Obama, in a second term, to<\/p>\n…get serious about reforming entitlements and mopping up the ocean of red ink. If spending money to avoid a second Depression was a priority in the first term, balancing the books should be his goal in a second one. To do it, he will have to take a more active role in working with Congress…and\u00a0he must summon the skills necessary to persuade lawmakers to meet him halfway. That\u2019s the kind of leader Americans want in the White House.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Bottom line:<\/div>\n
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In the end, Mr. Obama\u2019s policies across the board \u2014 the environment, social policy, taxes and immigration \u2014 offer a more generous vision for America. The issues he has fought for, coupled with the lingering doubts about Mr. Romney\u2019s persona and his true intentions, make this a clear choice. In the race for president, The Miami Herald <\/em>recommends BARACK OBAMA.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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