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Washington Post endorsement debacle exposes our ‘zombie elites’
The Post is stiffly wandering around with a smug facade of elitism, not realizing the power and influence it formerly possessed have been deeply — and likely irreparably — eroded.Politics - The Hill - 8 hours ago -
Japan’s PM vows to stay on after election debacle
Shigeru Ishiba has presided over a result that threatens to plunge country’s politics into paralysisBusiness - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
The Advocate endorses Harris for president
The Advocate, the nation’s oldest and largest LGBTQ-focused publication, on Tuesday endorsed Vice President Harris for president. “Harris, the Democratic nominee, is exponentially better on every ...Politics - The Hill - October 15 -
The rise of AI celebrity endorsements
AI-generated images of celebrities endorsing political candidates are spreading quickly. Learn how to spot the fakes and avoid being misled.Top stories - CBS News - October 16 -
The swift rise of AI celebrity endorsements
AI-generated images of celebrities endorsing political candidates are on the rise. Here's how to spot them.Top stories - CBS News - October 16 -
Gerald Ford's daughter endorses Harris
Susan Ford Bales, the daughter of former President Ford, has endorsed Vice President Harris in the upcoming presidential election. “When my father, Gerald Ford, was sworn-in as America’s 38th ...Politics - The Hill - October 21 -
Massie offers 'full endorsement' to Trump
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) posted a "full endorsement" of former President Trump on Friday, saying he was “honored” to throw his support behind the GOP candidate. “Donald Trump will put Americans ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Newspaper endorsements have outlived their purpose
Upon hearing that both the Los Angeles Times and Washington Post would refrain from endorsing a presidential candidate this year, one thought popped up in my mind: What took them so long?Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Arab and Muslim leaders risk blowback for endorsing Harris
Harris faces ongoing challenges in finding Muslim and Arab community leaders willing to publicly embrace her and risk blowback from their own constituents.Politics - NBC News - October 14 -
Nobel laureates endorse Harris economic agenda
Winners of the Nobel Prize in economics are backing Vice President Harris’s vision for the economy, calling it “vastly better” to that of former President Trump. “Harris’s economic agenda will ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
Harris gets Insane Clown Posse's endorsement
Vice President Harris has secured an endorsement from Violent J, one of two rappers in the hip-hop duo Insane Clown Posse. "I want her to win because she’s a Democrat, and I love my mom,” Violent ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
A Wisconsin Mayor, a Former Republican, Endorses Harris
Shawn Reilly, the mayor of Waukesha, Wis., said he had never thrown his support behind a Democrat before.Top stories - The New York Times - October 24 -
Ex-GOP Rep. Fred Upton endorses Harris
Former Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.) — one of the 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach former President Trump in 2021 — formally endorsed Vice President Harris’s bid for president on Thursday. In ...Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
Waukesha's mayor, a longtime Republican, endorses Harris
The mayor of Waukesha, Wis., a longtime Republican in a critical battleground state, endorsed Vice President Harris in November's presidential race, warning that former President Trump "poses a ...Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
NY Post endorses Trump after previous criticisms
The New York Post is endorsing former President Trump for president, arguing that his record in the White House matters more than his tendency to be "ridiculously hyperbolic." Writing that Trump ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Axelrod: Celebrities endorsing Harris a 'useful exercise'
Democratic strategist David Axelrod commented on Vice President Harris’s campaigning strategies, noting that her use of celebrity endorsements is a “useful exercise.” “At this point, you're ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Washington Post Says It Won’t Endorse a Presidential Candidate
The decision was made by Jeff Bezos, the paper’s owner, according to a person with knowledge of the talks. Will Lewis, the chief executive, said the paper was “returning to our roots” of not making ...Business - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
The Washington Post ends backing presidential candidates as paper says Bezos axed Harris endorsement
The Washington Post's editorial board will not make a presidential endorsement this year or "in any future presidential election," the newspaper's publisher and chief executive announced Friday.Top stories - NBC News - 5 days ago -
Marty Baron on Post endorsement choice: 'This is cowardice'
Marty Baron, the former executive editor for The Washington Post, said it is "cowardice" for the publication not to endorse a presidential candidate in this year's election. “This is cowardice, ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Leonardo DiCaprio endorses Kamala Harris for president
Leonardo DiCaprio is endorsing Kamala Harris for presidentEntertainment - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Washington Post reels from Bezos decision to not endorse
The Washington Post is reeling from a decision to abstain from endorsing a presidential candidate in the 2024 election, a move that was reportedly made by billionaire owner Jeff Bezos after its ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Beyoncé endorses Harris for president at Houston rally
Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, Willie Nelson and Jessica Alba are the latest big-name celebrities to join Vice President Kamala Harris on the campaign trail.Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
These are the major newspapers that have and haven't endorsed Trump and Harris
For the past 30 years, The Washington Post has endorsed presidential candidates. But not this year.Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
Inside The Washington Post’s Decision to Stop Presidential Endorsements
Post owner Jeff Bezos ended the decades-long practice, weeks after a discussion at a meeting in Miami. The move has drawn criticism in and outside the newsroom.Business - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
Post endorsement controversy sparks staff resignations, protests
A decision by The Washington Post to not endorse a candidate for president in next week's election is sparking vocal protests and resignations from some staffers. Post publisher and CEO William ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
Over 200 Gannett outlets not 'endorsing in presidential or national races'
Correction: The number of outlets in the Gannett family has been updated. Over 200 American outlets under USA Today parent company Gannett will not back candidates “in presidential or national ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Puerto Rico's biggest newspaper endorses Harris
Puerto Rican newspaper El Nuevo Día endorsed Vice President Harris on Tuesday amid a commotion over a comedian insulting the island at former President Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally on ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Buzz Aldrin endorses Trump reelection bid
Buzz Aldrin, the second man to ever walk on the Moon, endorsed former President’s Trump reelection bid on Wednesday. Aldrin said in his official endorsement that the U.S. is facing “difficult ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
National Border Patrol Council endorses Trump at Arizona rally
The National Border Patrol Council on Sunday endorsed former President Trump at a rally in Arizona. “America, I have a message for you. If we allow border czar Harris to win this election, every ...Politics - The Hill - October 14 -
Trump highlights Cruz endorsement amid tight Texas Senate race
Former President Trump highlighted his endorsement of Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) in Truth Social posts early Tuesday morning, ahead of the senator's lone debate with challenger Rep. Colin Allred ...Politics - The Hill - October 15 -
Congressional leaders negotiating potential lame-duck deal to address AI concerns
The discussions between the top four Hill leaders are centered on hopes to pass legislation before January.Politics - Politico - October 18 -
Cher endorses Harris, Walz: 'She is fighting for all of us'
Singer Cher shared her endorsement of Vice President Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), on social media Friday night, saying she's been a follower of Harris's for years. "I ...Politics - The Hill - October 19 -
What if it's President Harris, but a GOP Senate? That's her allies' fear.
A Republican Senate could block Cabinet and Supreme Court picks, as well as legislation.Politics - Politico - October 20 -
Former GOP governor endorses Brown in Ohio Senate race
Former Ohio Gov. Bob Taft, a Republican, threw his support behind Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown (Ohio) in his closely watched reelection bid for the U.S. Senate. In a letter to the editor published ...Politics - The Hill - October 21 -
Law enforcement missed ‘pivotal moments’ to engage Trump gunman, House panel finds
The interim report cited several issues in coordination and planning in the lead up to and during the July 13 rally.Politics - Politico - October 21 -
Death Row Records founder endorses Trump after clemency
Michael “Harry O” Harris, one of the founders of the legendary hip-hop label Death Row Records, endorsed former President Trump on Monday, according to The Washington Post. The former president ...Politics - The Hill - October 21