Unlike in previous decades, the US does not Washington Post in this year’s presidential election on the recommendation of a candidate. Neither Kamala Harris nor Donald Trump were endorsed by the newspaper, one said published editorial in the newspaperwhich has belonged to Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos since 2013. Previously, the traditional one had already taken place Los Angeles Times waived an election recommendation.
In the last presidential election, the Washington Post mostly recommended. When she did, she usually recommended a Democratic candidate.
It was inevitable that the move could be interpreted “as a tacit endorsement of one candidate” or “as a condemnation of another,” wrote Washington Post-Chief William Lewis. “We don’t see it that way.” Rather, the newspaper is returning to its roots. The decision is in line with the values that the newspaper has always stood for, including respect for “human freedom in all its aspects.”
The former boss of the Washington PostMarty Baron, criticized the decision. It is a matter of “cowardice on the part of the newspaper, to which democracy falls victim.” wrote Baron in a post on X. Trump will see the decision “as an invitation to further intimidation” from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. “Disturbing spinelessness in an institution known for its courage,” Baron continued.
“Washington Post” follows “Los Angeles Times”
A few days earlier, the Los Angeles Times waived an election recommendation. Its owner had prohibited the editorial team from recommending Harris. The team’s boss, Mariel Garza, then resigned. The New York TimeHarris, on the other hand, expressed her support at the end of September and described her election as the only possible “patriotic decision”.
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Kamala Harris
relatively safe
- still open
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Donald Trump
relatively safe
These seven swing states are what matter
- North Carolina
16 voters
- Pennsylvania
19 voters
The tabloid New York Post However, he had publicly recommended Donald Trump. The Republican candidate was the right choice, wrote the newspaper, which is part of the conservative media entrepreneur Rupert Murdoch’s group. Just two years ago, the newspaper wrote that Trump was “not worthy” of taking over the presidency again.
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Unlike in previous decades, the US does not Washington Post in this year’s presidential election on the recommendation of a candidate. Neither Kamala Harris nor Donald Trump were endorsed by the newspaper, one said published editorial in the newspaperwhich has belonged to Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos since 2013. Previously, the traditional one had already taken place Los Angeles Times waived an election recommendation.
In the last presidential election, the Washington Post mostly recommended. When she did, she usually recommended a Democratic candidate.
