As a seasoned gamer who has navigated countless virtual worlds and political landscapes alike, I find myself deeply troubled by The Washington Post‘s recent decision to remain impartial in this year’s presidential election. Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, two titans of investigative journalism, have voiced their concern as well, emphasizing the overwhelming evidence against a second Trump presidency.
Following The Washington Post’s announcement that they will no longer endorse presidential candidates, Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, two esteemed journalists associated with the newspaper, have shared their thoughts on this decision.
On Saturday, the esteemed reporters collectively released a unified statement about their platform’s recent choice to reinstate an older policy that emphasized neutrality, which they originally shared on what was formerly known as Twitter.
We honor the customary autonomy of the editorial section, yet this action, with just 11 days left until the 2024 presidential election, disregards The Washington Post’s compelling body of journalistic evidence demonstrating Donald Trump as a threat to democracy,” the statement stated.
They went on to say, “With Jeff Bezos as owner, The Washington Post’s news division has aggressively examined the potential harm and risk a second Trump presidency might pose for American democracy. This investigation has been extensive, given the resources at their disposal. However, this finding makes their recent decision even more perplexing and disheartening, particularly considering how close we are to the election.
Statement on Washington Post’s refusal to endorse presidential candidate.
— Carl Bernstein (@carlbernstein) October 26, 2024
This Friday, “The Washington Post” declared they would neither back Kamala Harris nor Donald Trump in the upcoming presidential election, a stance they haven’t taken since 1988. Instead, the newspaper will allow its readers to choose their preferred candidate and stick with this approach from now on.
As a devoted follower, I’m sharing the announcement made by CEO Will Lewis: “In this and all future presidential elections, The Washington Post will abstain from endorsing any candidate. This decision aligns with our historical practice of staying neutral in presidential endorsements and reaffirms our commitment to our roots.
To forestall potential criticisms concerning the choice made, Lewis clarified that this action was unrelated to the contestants themselves.
This document understands that people may interpret it variously, such as supporting one candidate or criticizing another, or avoiding responsibility. Such interpretations are unavoidable,” the memo stated. “However, we do not share this perspective. Instead, we view it as aligning with the principles The Post has always embodied – character and bravery in leadership, reverence for legal norms, and regard for all aspects of human freedom. Furthermore, it represents our stance on empowering our readers to decide independently, especially in a critical decision like choosing the next U.S. president.
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2024-10-26 21:54