More than 80 editorial boards have formally endorsed Hillary Clinton for President of the United States. Only one has endorsed Donald Trump. One.
These are the voices of newspapers from communities across America, large and small, conservative and liberal, traditionally Republican and traditionally Democratic, and they speak with one united voice in a manner unprecedented in the history of our country.
The stakes are high. Below find some reasons they ALL think the only sane and logical and, indeed, patriotic choice in this election is Hillary Rodham Clinton.
Read, listen, absorb or not absorb. It's your choice. To me, and to them, representatives of towns and cities and regions from every part of our land, the choice is beyond clear, even from those papers who have NEVER endorsed a Democrat in their entire history!
Idaho Statesman: "Two people with strong, urban New York ties wouldn’t seem to bode well for understanding the needs of rural America. But during Clinton’s days in Arkansas, she developed a sensitivity and empathy for small towns and those living agrarian lifestyles. She reinvented herself and, more importantly, educated herself about the issues rural economies and workers face, and in doing so she is better prepared to understand many issues at the heart of our state."
San Diego Union-Tribune: "This paper has not endorsed a Democrat for president in its 148-year history. But we endorse Clinton. She's the safe choice for the US and for the world, for Democrats and Republicans alike."
Chicago Sun-Times: "Allow us, as well, a special shout-out to those who understand what a danger Trump represents but are cool to Clinton: A vote for Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson, a man who could not even pass a basic world geography test, is not a principled protest gesture. It is a retreat to the sidelines."
The Dallas Morning News: "We don't come to this decision easily. This newspaper has not recommended a Democrat for the nation's highest office since before World War II — if you're counting, that's more than 75 years and nearly 20 elections."
The Cincinnati Enquirer: "The Enquirer has supported Republicans for president for almost a century ... But this is not a traditional race, and these are not traditional times. ... We need a leader who will bring out the best in all Americans, not the worst."
New York Daily News: "Heaven help America were, unthinkably, Clinton to fail. She is all that stands between the United States of America and never-before-seen proof that the Founding Fathers weren't all that they've been cracked up to be."
Corpus Christi Caller-Times: "She is not, as has been sold, a mere lesser of two evils. Her experience and intellect would make her a standout in any group of candidates."
Akron Beacon Journal: "Hillary Clinton is the change. ... She knows her way around the partisan battles. The country doesn't need a revolution. It isn't a wreck. It requires the right brand of change."
Sun Sentinel: "Hillary's toughness and clear-headedness are reasons some of America's adversaries – Vladimir Putin, to name one – seem so eager to see Donald Trump in the White House. Hillary will look Putin in the eye and not blink."
The Tampa Bay Times: "Hillary Clinton is the only candidate for president with the values, experience and knowledge to meet the challenges at home and abroad."
Seattle Times: "Clinton brings a superior understanding of America’s challenges, opportunities and its role in building prosperity and stability around the world."
Bangor Daily News: "The choice is between voting for someone committed to a life of public service who has the experience, the intelligence and the temperament to lead the nation versus someone who is committed only to himself, who lies constantly and who regularly displays a lack of self-control."
News & Observer in Raleigh: "Let’s stop pretending Donald Trump is a reasonable choice in this presidential election. ... As a candidate, Clinton will not win by dividing and offering hollow promises of huge tax cuts and restoring some mythical former America. She will win on knowledge, competence and grit."
Niagara Gazette: "In this year’s presidential race, only one candidate has any idea what it means to serve something greater than self or the proven ability to do so, and that candidate is Hillary Clinton. ... She is smart, diplomatic, poised and worldly. She has a clear-eyed take on the universe and her place in it. She is an adult."
Los Angeles Times: "Perhaps her greatest strength is her pragmatism — her ability to build consensus and solve problems. As president, she would be flexible enough and experienced enough to cut across party lines and work productively with her political opponents."
The Arizona Republic: "This year is different. The 2016 Republican candidate is not conservative and he is not qualified. That's why, for the first time in our history, The Arizona Republic will support a Democrat for president.
These are the voices of newspapers from communities across America, large and small, conservative and liberal, traditionally Republican and traditionally Democratic, and they speak with one united voice in a manner unprecedented in the history of our country.
The stakes are high. Below find some reasons they ALL think the only sane and logical and, indeed, patriotic choice in this election is Hillary Rodham Clinton.
Read, listen, absorb or not absorb. It's your choice. To me, and to them, representatives of towns and cities and regions from every part of our land, the choice is beyond clear, even from those papers who have NEVER endorsed a Democrat in their entire history!
Idaho Statesman: "Two people with strong, urban New York ties wouldn’t seem to bode well for understanding the needs of rural America. But during Clinton’s days in Arkansas, she developed a sensitivity and empathy for small towns and those living agrarian lifestyles. She reinvented herself and, more importantly, educated herself about the issues rural economies and workers face, and in doing so she is better prepared to understand many issues at the heart of our state."
San Diego Union-Tribune: "This paper has not endorsed a Democrat for president in its 148-year history. But we endorse Clinton. She's the safe choice for the US and for the world, for Democrats and Republicans alike."
Chicago Sun-Times: "Allow us, as well, a special shout-out to those who understand what a danger Trump represents but are cool to Clinton: A vote for Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson, a man who could not even pass a basic world geography test, is not a principled protest gesture. It is a retreat to the sidelines."
The Dallas Morning News: "We don't come to this decision easily. This newspaper has not recommended a Democrat for the nation's highest office since before World War II — if you're counting, that's more than 75 years and nearly 20 elections."
The Cincinnati Enquirer: "The Enquirer has supported Republicans for president for almost a century ... But this is not a traditional race, and these are not traditional times. ... We need a leader who will bring out the best in all Americans, not the worst."
New York Daily News: "Heaven help America were, unthinkably, Clinton to fail. She is all that stands between the United States of America and never-before-seen proof that the Founding Fathers weren't all that they've been cracked up to be."
Corpus Christi Caller-Times: "She is not, as has been sold, a mere lesser of two evils. Her experience and intellect would make her a standout in any group of candidates."
Akron Beacon Journal: "Hillary Clinton is the change. ... She knows her way around the partisan battles. The country doesn't need a revolution. It isn't a wreck. It requires the right brand of change."
Sun Sentinel: "Hillary's toughness and clear-headedness are reasons some of America's adversaries – Vladimir Putin, to name one – seem so eager to see Donald Trump in the White House. Hillary will look Putin in the eye and not blink."
The Tampa Bay Times: "Hillary Clinton is the only candidate for president with the values, experience and knowledge to meet the challenges at home and abroad."
Seattle Times: "Clinton brings a superior understanding of America’s challenges, opportunities and its role in building prosperity and stability around the world."
Bangor Daily News: "The choice is between voting for someone committed to a life of public service who has the experience, the intelligence and the temperament to lead the nation versus someone who is committed only to himself, who lies constantly and who regularly displays a lack of self-control."
News & Observer in Raleigh: "Let’s stop pretending Donald Trump is a reasonable choice in this presidential election. ... As a candidate, Clinton will not win by dividing and offering hollow promises of huge tax cuts and restoring some mythical former America. She will win on knowledge, competence and grit."
Niagara Gazette: "In this year’s presidential race, only one candidate has any idea what it means to serve something greater than self or the proven ability to do so, and that candidate is Hillary Clinton. ... She is smart, diplomatic, poised and worldly. She has a clear-eyed take on the universe and her place in it. She is an adult."
Los Angeles Times: "Perhaps her greatest strength is her pragmatism — her ability to build consensus and solve problems. As president, she would be flexible enough and experienced enough to cut across party lines and work productively with her political opponents."
The Arizona Republic: "This year is different. The 2016 Republican candidate is not conservative and he is not qualified. That's why, for the first time in our history, The Arizona Republic will support a Democrat for president.