STOCKTON RECORD ENDORSES MCNERNEY!

In two years, McNerney has worked on energy issues as well as health care, veterans affairs and education.

His reasonable and measured view that the nation should explore all forms of energy has only two conditions: Is it cost-effective? And will it hurt the environment? The nation can be weaned from foreign oil within 10 years, as Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama has said, but "it would take a World War II-type effort."

McNerney also makes a compelling case for a national effort on health care, because its cost is strangling businesses and families alike.

[McNerney] has demonstrated a willingness to work both sides of the aisle, recognizing that cooperation among forceful moderates from both parties is the only way anything is going to change. He has been highly visible in the district. And he is fearless about meeting with groups who disagree with him, listening to them and explaining why he takes the positions he takes.

It only makes sense to return McNerney to office. His freshman term is nearly over, and his effectiveness as a moderate voice and as an advocate of the district should only increase.