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'Arizona Republic' not the only paper breaking GOP streak to endorse Clinton

Eliza Collins
USA TODAY
Hillary Clinton gestures during a campaign stop in Raleigh, N.C., Sept. 27, 2016.

On Tuesday The Arizona Republicbroke a longstanding tradition of endorsing Republicans for president and backed Hillary Clinton.

“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.”

But they’re not the only traditionally Republican editorial board backing Clinton.

The Cincinnati Enquirer

The Ohio newspaper has “supported Republicans for president for almost a century” but last week the paper’s editorial board endorsed Clinton as the “only” choice in November.

In the endorsement the board wrote they did not take the tradition of supporting Republicans “lightly.”

“But this is not a traditional race, and these are not traditional times. Our country needs calm, thoughtful leadership to deal with the challenges we face at home and abroad. We need a leader who will bring out the best in all Americans, not the worst.”

“Trump is a clear and present danger to our country. He has no history of governance that should engender any confidence from voters.”

The Dallas Morning News

Earlier this month the Texas newspaper endorsed Clinton. That was the first time The Dallas Morning News had recommended a Democrat for the nation’s highest office since before World War II.

“We don't come to this decision easily. This newspaper has not recommended a Democrat for the nation's highest office since before World War II — if you're counting, that's more than 75 years and nearly 20 elections. The party's over-reliance on government and regulation to remedy the country's ills is at odds with our belief in private-sector ingenuity and innovation. Our values are more about individual liberty, free markets and a strong national defense.”

“Resume vs. resume, judgment vs. judgment, this election is no contest.”