The Sun endorses Hillary Clinton for president. But don't take our word for it. (The Baltimore Sun)

[Princess Turandot]

Source: The Baltimore Sun

We endorse Hillary Clinton for president. But let's be honest, you are not surprised by that. Although The Sun's record on political endorsements is more mixed than many might expect (the paper backed Richard Nixon three times and Franklin D. Roosevelt only once), we have supported the Democratic nominee for four presidential elections in a row. And this year, we have not been guarded at expressing our admiration for Ms. Clinton's experience, depth of knowledge, steadiness and leadership, nor have we hesitated to point out the utter lack of those qualities in her Republican opponent, Donald Trump.

We are at a loss as to what more we could say that would persuade anyone who is still undecided in this election. So we won't try. Instead, we offer up an endorsement in the words of others — newspapers and government, military and business leaders — who have consistent track records of backing Republicans but who feel compelled to support Ms. Clinton this year.

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"Time and again history has shown that when demagogues have gotten power or come close to getting power, it usually does not end well," former Hewlett Packard CEO Meg Whitman told the New York Times. "There is no basis in thinking that our democracy is so strong, our checks and balances so finely hedged, that no single person can lead us off the precipice. Trump can," Mike Fernandez, a Florida health care executive and major Republican donor wrote in the Miami Herald. "His convention-speech comment, 'I alone can fix it,' should make every American shudder," the Houston Chronicle wrote. "He is, we believe, a danger to the Republic." The Dallas Morning News observed, "Trump's values are hostile to conservatism. He plays on fear — exploiting base instincts of xenophobia, racism and misogyny — to bring out the worst in all of us, rather than the best."

This is not an ordinary election offering voters a choice between a more liberal and a more conservative candidate for president. This time, one candidate stands in the broad tradition of American leadership that has made this the greatest, most powerful and most prosperous nation in history. The other would have us trade that legacy for a cult of personality. The choice is clear. Hillary Clinton has the skills, experience and values to navigate these challenging times. Donald Trump, meanwhile, is utterly unsuited and unprepared for the presidency. But don't just take our word for it. This year, you don't have to.

Read more: http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/editorial/bs-ed-hillary-clinton-endorsement-20160929-story.html

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[underpants]

1. A very unique endorsement

Very well written

[ffr]

2. I like it. Damning on all fronts for Donald and praiseworthy towards HRC at the same time.

Glad they are seeing the true Hillary Clinton.

[catbyte]

3. "We are at a loss as to what more we could say to undecided voters..."

As am I. Who the hell are these people, anyway? I guess people with weak-to-nonexistent core beliefs and principles, or they are so self-centered that they practically demand that the candidates come to their house and beg for their vote. What the hell?

[justiceischeap]

5. After watching Frontline's The Decision last night

I can see why people would be swayed by his purported business acumen. He spent 14 years on The Apprentice positioning himself as this great business leader and if that's all low-info voters know of him, then I could see why undecideds could be waivering between the two.

Keep in mind there is a whole swath of voters who don't follow politics and/or the news and only start tuning into the GE around the first debate.

I think by the time the debates are finished and Donald digs deeper holes for himself, we'll see the tide turn.

[BlueMTexpat]

4. Go Maryland!