'Washington Post' won't endorse in White House race for first time since 1980s https://mastodon.social/@MissingThePt/113369439920707861
Sat Oct 26 2024
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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.
Salon.com
“This is cowardice”: Ex-editor blasts Washington Post after Jeff Bezos blocks Harris endorsement
Charles R. Davis • 10/25/2024
An endorsement for Harris was already drafted when paper announced it would no longer endorse for president.
TheWrap
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Ross A. Lincoln • 10/25/2024
Patrick Soon-Shiong’s interference with the paper’s editorial freedom has sparked a crisis that includes canceled subscriptions and several high profile resignations
NPR
'Washington Post' won't endorse in White House race for first time since 1980s
David Folkenflik • 10/25/2024
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.