As someone who has spent my fair share of time following politics and keeping up with the media landscape, I must say that I find the recent decisions by The Los Angeles Times and The Washington Post to not endorse a presidential candidate quite intriguing, if not a tad bit disappointing.
In simpler terms, Vice President Kamala Harris expressed her disappointment that The Los Angeles Times and The Washington Post chose not to endorse any presidential candidate, hinting at the connections between former President Donald Trump and wealthy individuals.
During an interview on “The Breakfast Club” hosted by Charlamagne tha God, Harris discussed the fact that The Washington Post is owned by Amazon’s founder Jeff Bezos and the Los Angeles Times by biotech billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong.
“It’s disappointing, no doubt,” Harris said.
The people in Donald Trump’s circle are billionaires. These are the individuals he associates with, the ones he prioritizes. This is why, during his previous presidency, he implemented a substantial tax reduction for billionaires and large corporations. And this is something he will do again. His policies are not geared towards middle-class citizens. Instead of considering ways to help your grandparents, he’s focused on addressing his own grievances and concerns, rather than addressing yours or lifting you up.
Last week, the Los Angeles Times chose not to support any presidential candidate, a decision that resulted in the resignation of their editorial page editor, Mariel Garza, along with other staff members. Dr. Soon-Shiong proposed that instead of making an endorsement, the editorial board could compose a factual analysis of each candidate’s policies. However, this suggestion was declined by the team.
After The Washington Post, the news outlet announced that it won’t be endorsing any candidate for the presidency – a move they haven’t taken since 1988. They explained that they will leave it up to their readers to decide whether they prefer Trump or Harris, and this policy will apply to all future elections. Bezos, the owner of The Washington Post, has since stated that not endorsing presidential candidates is a way to avoid creating a bias among the paper’s readership, as such endorsements can give that impression.
Both choices have faced criticism not only from the general public but also from prominent journalists such as Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein of The Washington Post.
Under Jeff Bezos’ ownership, The Washington Post has utilized its extensive resources to thoroughly examine the potential risks and harm a second Trump presidency might inflict on the future of American democracy. This makes their recent decision even more perplexing and disheartening, particularly given how close we are to the election,” the duo stated in their declaration.
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2024-10-29 17:27