The newspaper 'The Washington Post', based in the capital of the United States, has announced that in an effort to "return to its origins," it will not endorse any candidate in the current presidential elections or in future elections of this kind. This decision marks a break from the tradition of the newspaper, which has supported presidential candidates since the 1980s.
"We are going back to our origins of not supporting presidential candidates," said William Lewis, editor and CEO of the newspaper. Lewis mentioned that while the newspaper has endorsed candidates in the past, they believe this new stance is consistent with the values of the outlet. This decision not to endorse any candidate also extends to future presidential elections.
In the upcoming electoral contest in the United States, scheduled for Tuesday, November 5, voters must choose between the current Vice President, Democrat Kamala Harris, and former President Donald Trump, who is seeking a non-consecutive second term with the backing of the Republican Party. Less than two weeks before the elections, polls show a technical tie between the two contenders.
Following this announcement from 'The Washington Post', William Lewis acknowledged that the newspaper's decision not to endorse any candidate can be interpreted in various ways, either as an implicit endorsement of one candidate, a criticism of the other, or as a resignation from their responsibilities in recommending presidential candidates.
