The largest newspaper in Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin's home state of Alaska, The Anchorage Daily News, endorsed Barack Obama on October 25, 2008. The Daily News' endorsement was one of several editorials backing the Democratic president in the days leading up to the election.Anchorage Daily News: Obama for President (October 25, 2008)

"Sen. Barack Obama, the Democratic nominee, brings far more promise to the office. In a time of grave economic crisis, he displays thoughtful analysis, enlists wise counsel and operates with a cool, steady hand. The same cannot be said of Sen. McCain."Anchorage Daily News: Obama for President (October 25, 2008)

"Gov. Palin's nomination clearly alters the landscape for Alaskans as we survey this race for the presidency — but it does not overwhelm all other judgment. The election, after all is said and done, is not about Sarah Palin, and our sober view is that her running mate, Sen. John McCain, is the wrong choice for president at this critical time for our nation."Anchorage Daily News: Obama for President (October 25, 2008)