Newspaper endorsements for Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic frontrunner in this year’s presidential race, have dropped significantly compared to the support for Hillary Clinton in 2016 and Joe Biden in 2020. A rough estimate by Fox News Digital reveals that the number of newspapers endorsing Harris is down by over 60% from 2016.
Endorsements decline sharply from previous elections
In 2016, Hillary Clinton received endorsements from more than 240 newspapers, while Donald Trump only secured 20. By 2020, Biden garnered support from 120 newspapers, and Trump from 14. This year, Harris has been endorsed by around 80 newspapers, while fewer than 10 have backed Trump.
Notable endorsements for Harris
Harris has received endorsements from well-known publications, including the Winston-Salem Chronicle, New York Times, Boston Globe, The New Yorker, Denver Post, Las Vegas Sun, Los Angeles Sentinel, Seattle Times, The Star-Ledger, Tennessee Tribune, Scientific American, and San Antonio Express.
Endorsements for Trump
In contrast, Trump’s endorsements include the New York Post, Washington Times, and Las Vegas Review-Journal.
LA Times opts out of presidential endorsement
One notable absence in Harris’s endorsement tally is the Los Angeles Times, which has historically endorsed Democratic candidates, including Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, and Joe Biden. The editorial board decided not to endorse a presidential candidate this year, marking a departure from its usual pattern. The newspaper has, however, endorsed Democratic candidates for U.S. House and Senate races.
