This kind of crosses over into more of the political than I usually go here at EMUTalk.org, but I couldn’t resist:
As I noticed via the Ypsi City Desk this afternoon, for the upcoming presidential campaign, the Ann Arbor News has joined the ranks of the firmly uncommitted. Or, more accurately perhaps, “For president: flawed candidates, no endorsement.” Not to spoil it too much, here’s the last few paragraphs:
These are both good men at heart. Both, we are sure, are well intentioned.
Yet both have indulged in campaigning that is beneath them. Each has distorted the record and the positions of the other. This campaign – which held the promise of, for once, possibly remaining civil and grounded in issues – has sunk into the mud like the rest of them. All four candidates on the major-party tickets have participated in that, to varying degrees. And all four should be embarrassed.
Our political endorsements aren’t really meant to tell people how to vote, but rather to add to the public discussion on important issues. In this race, some will surely see this lack of endorsement as a cop-out or a lack of courage. So be it. For us, it’s simply a reflection of reality.
One of these two men will win on Election Day. Whoever he is, here’s hoping he proves us wrong.
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