For the first time in nearly a century, The Cincinnati Enquirer has endorsed a Democrat for president
The Cincinnati Enquirer broke its longstanding conservative tradition by backing Hillary Clinton on Friday. "The Enquirer has supported Republicans for president for almost a century — a tradition this editorial board doesn't take lightly. But this is not a traditional race, and these are not traditional times," The Enquirer explained.
"In these uncertain times," The Enquirer concludes, "America needs a brave leader, not bravado. Real solutions, not paper-thin promises. A clear eye toward the future, not a cynical appeal to the good old days." In the RealClearPolitics average, Trump leads Clinton in the battleground state of Ohio 45 percent to 43 percent in a two-way race and 42 percent to 40 percent when third-party candidates are considered.
Many other conservative papers have struggled this election season with whom to endorse; The Dallas Morning News, in backing Clinton earlier this month, endorsed its first Democrat in 75 years.
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Jeva Lange was the executive editor at TheWeek.com. She formerly served as The Week's deputy editor and culture critic. She is also a contributor to Screen Slate, and her writing has appeared in The New York Daily News, The Awl, Vice, and Gothamist, among other publications. Jeva lives in New York City. Follow her on Twitter.
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