Who cares about Colin???

So Obama has Powell and Francis Fukayama endorsing him, so what? A bigger endorsement in my mind has just come in from across the pond... The Economist has officially endorsed Obama. This comes from one of the most respected newspapers (or, magazine if you will) from around the globe. It also comes from a publication that is strongly anti-protectionist and pro-globalization. This should reassure some who may have been partially convinced of the "Obama as socialist" line from the McCain camp.

So Mr Obama in that respect is a gamble. But the same goes for Mr McCain on at least as many counts, not least the possibility of President Palin. And this cannot be another election where the choice is based merely on fear. In terms of painting a brighter future for America and the world, Mr Obama has produced the more compelling and detailed portrait. He has campaigned with more style, intelligence and discipline than his opponent. Whether he can fulfil his immense potential remains to be seen. But Mr Obama deserves the presidency.