US elections 2024 "New York Times" gives its endorsement for Harris
The editorial board of the renowned US newspaper "New York Times" has issued a recommendation for the Democratic candidate Kamala Harris just over a month before the presidential election in the USA.
"Kamala Harris is the only choice," writes the newspaper's editorial board in an opinion piece published on Monday (local time). Republican candidate Donald Trump, on the other hand, is unsuitable.
In the polls, the two rivals are running neck-and-neck. The election will take place on November 5. In the USA, it is customary for newspapers to make election recommendations. The New York Times emphasizes that the Editorial Board is a committee of opinion journalists and independent of the newsroom.
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Trump lacks necessary qualities for presidency
The newspaper wrote that it was hard to imagine a more unworthy candidate for the office of US president than Trump, who has since been convicted of criminal offenses. "He has shown himself to be morally unfit for office." Trump has proven that he is unfit by temperament for an office that requires qualities such as wisdom, honesty, empathy, courage, restraint, modesty and discipline - qualities that he lacks the most. "If American voters do not stand up to him, Mr. Trump will have the power to do profound and lasting damage to our democracy."
"For this reason, regardless of any policy disagreements voters may have with her, Kamala Harris is the only patriotic choice for president," it continued. While she may not be the perfect candidate for every voter, especially those who are frustrated and angry about the government's failures - on issues ranging from immigration and housing costs to gun violence. "However, we urge Americans to compare Ms. Harris' record with that of her opponent. Ms. Harris is more than a necessary alternative."
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