The New York Times yesterday endorsed Senator John Kerry for president, praising the Democratic candidate for his willingness "to re-evaluate decisions when conditions change."
Kerry also picked up the endorsements of newspapers in two closely contested swing states -- the Dayton Daily News in Ohio and The Star Tribune of Minneapolis, Minnesota -- as well as that of his hometown Boston Globe.
In its editorial endorsement, The New York Times wrote, "We have been impressed with Mr Kerry's wide knowledge and clear thinking -- something that became more apparent once he was reined in by that two-minute debate light. He is blessedly willing to re-evaluate decisions when conditions change ... He strikes us, above all, as a man with a strong moral core."
US President George W. Bush received the backing of The Chicago Tribune, which praised "his resoluteness on the defining challenge of our age -- a resoluteness John Kerry has not been able to demonstrate."
Bush also was endorsed by the Omaha World-Herald in Nebraska, the Rocky Mountain News in Denver, and The Carlsbad Current-Argus of New Mexico -- all of which pointed to the president's role in leading the war against terrorism.
"This election is an opportunity to demonstrate to terrorists throughout the world that America is not tired of the fight," the Omaha World-Herald wrote in an editorial.
"A vote for George W. Bush will keep in the White House a president who will carry on that fight and do so more forcefully and effectively than his opponent."
However, The Star Tribune said Kerry would be more effective in joining with US allies "to leverage the vast power of international will," saying his approach "demonstrates maturity, nuance and thoughtfulness."
The Dayton Daily News said Kerry is the better choice "for a nation that should expect more sophistication, more skill, less failure and more focus on the problems of the American mainstream than George W. Bush has offered."
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