Arizona Republic endorses a Dem for President for first time in its history

[book_worm]

Since The Arizona Republic began publication in 1890, we have never endorsed a Democrat over a Republican for president. Never. This reflects a deep philosophical appreciation for conservative ideals and Republican principles.

This year is different.

The 2016 Republican candidate is not conservative and he is not qualified.

That’s why, for the first time in our history, The Arizona Republic will support a Democrat for president.

The challenges the United States faces domestically and internationally demand a steady hand, a cool head and the ability to think carefully before acting.

Hillary Clinton understands this. Donald Trump does not.

Clinton has the temperament and experience to be president. Donald Trump does not.

PRIMARY ENDORSEMENTS: Why Dems should choose Clinton | The case against Donald Trump

Clinton knows how to compromise and to lead with intelligence, decorum and perspective. She has a record of public service as First Lady, senator and secretary of state.

She has withstood decades of scrutiny so intense it would wither most politicians. The vehemence of some of the anti-Clinton attacks strains credulity.

http://www.azcentral.com/story/opinion/editorial/2016/09/27/hillary-clinton-endorsement/91198668/

[writes3000]

1. Awesome!

[Hortensis]

2. A very principled position. I'm grateful to them for their

concern for the nation. This will probably cost them some readership.

And SEE? There are politically principled and responsible conservatives out there.

[tonyt53]

3. This had to be tough. Again though, putting America ahead of politics does matter to some people.

[MineralMan]

4. Wow! That's remarkable, to be sure.

[Coyotl]

5. "Clinton has the temperament and experience to be president. Donald Trump does not."

Says it all. Let's turn the rest of AZ blue and get rid of McCain too.

[panader0]

6. Great--from a paper that used to be called the Arizona Republican.