Article: NARAL had solid reason to back Obama?

As a long-time member and supporter of NARAL, I believe it is important to speak out against columnist Susan Estrich's attack on the organization for endorsing U.S. Sen. Barack Obama. NARAL's reason for endorsing Obama at this stage in the primary campaign is straightforward: Every day that passes without a confirmed Democratic nominee is another day for John McCain to build his advantage in the coming general election.

Although competition has been good for the Democratic Party, following the West Virginia and North Carolina primaries Obama had clearly emerged as the candidate favored by both pledged and superdelegates.

At an appropriate moment in any primary campaign, the time for ...

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