European Media Take Sides in U.S. Election: Newspapers in Europe typically are more upfront about political leanings in their day-to-day coverage, obviating the need for an official endorsement.
Should newspapers endorse candidates? When USA TODAY was founded in 1982, we decided our role was to inform, educate, entertain, debate, but not dictate. [...]
If decision-makers at newspapers quit trying to be kingmakers, they and their readers would benefit.
