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Washington Post Faces Staff Backlash After Declining Harris Endorsement

Oct 25, 2024, 06:50 PM

Multiple reports indicate that The Washington Post will not endorse a presidential candidate in the upcoming election for the first time since the 1980s. This departure from tradition has reportedly caused internal unrest among staffers, including backlash from employees and readers. An editor-at-large has resigned in response to the decision. Some reports suggest that owner Jeff Bezos was involved in the decision. Similar actions have been taken by the Los Angeles Times and the Baltimore Sun, both opting not to endorse Kamala Harris this election cycle. The Washington Post has historically endorsed Democratic candidates since 1976, excluding Michael Dukakis in 1988.