For the First Time in Its 148-Year History, The San Diego Union-Tribune Endorses a Democrat for President

The editorial board calls Hillary Clinton the "safe choice."

Another day, another newspaper upends decades of tradition to support Hillary Clinton’s candidacy. In a week filled with non-traditional endorsements or unendorsements, The San Diego Union-Tribune ends its 148-year streak of never endorsing a Democratic candidate for president with today’s endorsement of Hillary Clinton, “the safe choice for the U.S. and for the world.”

The editorial board begins with a reality check. Describing Donald Trump’s antics, the board goes on to write, “For millions of Americans upset with the status quo, it’s an entertaining show, and a convincing one.”

But.

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