Also see: The Boston Globe Tells You How to Vote
"Choices on Election Day
For president and vice president, the Globe strongly endorses Democrats Barack Obama and Joseph Biden, because they have the philosophy, drive, and experience to heal the country and move it forward.
Not me.
For the US Senate, John Kerry has earned reelection to a fifth term, for his leadership on environmental and foreign policy.
Nope!
In Congress, four Massachusetts incumbents are facing challenges, and we urge votes for... John W. Olver in the First District.
Wrong again, Globe!
Initiative petitions generally use a blunt instrument to decide complex public policies, and no instrument is blunter than Question 1, the reckless idea to eliminate the state income tax. We urge all Massachusetts citizens to vote No on Question 1.
I voted YES
We also urge No on Question 2, the proposal to decriminalize possession of marijuana, because we believe law enforcement and community leaders who say it is the wrong answer to flaws in the system.
I voted YES
The proposal to ban dog racing in Massachusetts is a closer call, but we do not agree that dog racing is inherently cruel, and the evidence of harm to the animals is not compelling enough to eliminate the business. We recommend No on Question 3.I voted YES
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