'Washington Post' won't endorse in White House race for first time since 1980s

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It’s not so much about the papers not officially endorsing a candidate. Endorsements are proforma. The upsetting thing is seeing the plutocrats directly censor. It foreshadows much.

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'Washington Post' won't endorse in White House race for first time since 1980s

The Washington Post declined to make an endorsement in this year's presidential race. Its editorial board has written that GOP nominee Donald Trump is unfit for office.