2016 Postmortem
Related: About this forumArizona Republic endorses a Dem for President for first time in its history
Since The Arizona Republic began publication in 1890, we have never endorsed a Democrat over a Republican for president. Never. This reflects a deep philosophical appreciation for conservative ideals and Republican principles.
This year is different.
The 2016 Republican candidate is not conservative and he is not qualified.
Thats why, for the first time in our history, The Arizona Republic will support a Democrat for president.
The challenges the United States faces domestically and internationally demand a steady hand, a cool head and the ability to think carefully before acting.
Hillary Clinton understands this. Donald Trump does not.
Clinton has the temperament and experience to be president. Donald Trump does not.
PRIMARY ENDORSEMENTS: Why Dems should choose Clinton | The case against Donald Trump
Clinton knows how to compromise and to lead with intelligence, decorum and perspective. She has a record of public service as First Lady, senator and secretary of state.
She has withstood decades of scrutiny so intense it would wither most politicians. The vehemence of some of the anti-Clinton attacks strains credulity.
http://www.azcentral.com/story/opinion/editorial/2016/09/27/hillary-clinton-endorsement/91198668/
writes3000
(4,734 posts)Hortensis
(58,785 posts)concern for the nation. This will probably cost them some readership.
And SEE? There are politically principled and responsible conservatives out there.
tonyt53
(5,737 posts)MineralMan
(146,329 posts)Coyotl
(15,262 posts)Says it all. Let's turn the rest of AZ blue and get rid of McCain too.