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Newspapers in the United States have traditionally endorsed candidates for party nomination prior to their final endorsements for President. Below is the list of endorsements in 2008, by candidate, for each primary race.

Democrats

Dennis Kucinich

Joe Biden

Hillary Clinton

John Edwards

Barack Obama

Republicans

Rudy Giuliani

Mike Huckabee

John McCain

Ron Paul

Mitt Romney

Fred Thompson

References

  1. ^ The Storm Lake Times: Opinion
  2. ^ Ohio.com - For president
  3. ^ Opinion & Editorials for Bend / Central Oregon, Letters to the Editor, & Local Columns | The Bulletin
  4. ^ DispatchPolitics : Editorial: March 4 decisions Columbus Dispatch Politics
  5. ^ Clinton, McCain best prepared : Editorials : Commercial Appeal
  6. ^ Politics For Gay Democrats, a Primary Where Rights Are Not an Issue, This Time
  7. ^ Endorsement: Time to clean house - Opinion
  8. ^ Editorial | Our Primary picks: Clinton and McCain - Opinion
  9. ^ "Democratic nominee: Clinton is better prepared". Denver Post. February 1, 2008.
  10. ^ [1]
  11. ^ HillaryClinton.com - Media Release
  12. ^ a b Oakland Post
  13. ^ Topic Galleries - Courant.com
  14. ^ Experience makes Clinton better choice in primary | IndyStar.com | The Indianapolis Star
  15. ^ Story not found - NJ.com
  16. ^ http://airwolf.lmtonline.com/news/pagea4.pdf
  17. ^ Clinton the right choice
  18. ^ montgomeryadvertiser.com :: The article requested can not be found! Please refresh your browser or go back. (DS,20080127,OPINION01,801270301,AR)
  19. ^ Amsterdam News - Article - new york news
  20. ^ Primary Choices: Hillary Clinton
  21. ^ In Pennsylvania's Democrat primary for president: Vote for Clinton - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
  22. ^ Clinton, McCain The Press-Enterprise
  23. ^ Clinton, McCain best choices for Oregon | StatesmanJournal.com | Statesman Journal
  24. ^ The best candidate - Page 1 - Times Union - Albany NY
  25. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2008-01-28. Retrieved 2008-01-26. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  26. ^ John Edwards for President-Southwest Iowa Newspaper: Edwards “Represents The Best Of What This Country Has To Offer”
  27. ^ a b Over 100 Newspaper Endorsements and Counting for Barack Obama my.barackobama.com
  28. ^ Editorial: Daily endorsement: Obama for Democrats Ames Iowa State Daily, December 4, 2007
  29. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Newspaper endorsements start piling up Iowa Independent, December 25, 2008 Cite error: The named reference "Iowa Newspapers" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  30. ^ Obama can unite nation The Arizona Republic, January 27, 2008
  31. ^ Our picks: McCain and Obama The Aspen Times
  32. ^ AsianWeek Endorses Senator Obama my.barackobama.com
  33. ^ Vote Obama In Georgia's Feb. 5 Primary Atlanta Daily World
  34. ^ For Democrats, Obama the pick Atlanta Journal-Constitution, January 20, 2008
  35. ^ Time is right for his unifying vision: Yes, Obama can Austin American-Statesman, February 2, 2008
  36. ^ Sun endorsements: Betting on change, reform The Baltimore Sun, February 10, 2008
  37. ^ Who can unite this country? Belleville News-Democrat
  38. ^ Endorsements for presidential nominations The Bergen County Record
  39. ^ With its presidential primaries now on Feb. 5, Alabama is once again a player The Birmingham News
  40. ^ Barack Obama for President Black Voice News
  41. ^ Obama is the one The Boston Bay State Banner, January 17, 2008
  42. ^ Globe endorses McCain, Obama Boston Globe, December 15, 2007
  43. ^ Vote for Obama The Boston Phoenix
  44. ^ Time for a change The Charlotte Observer, May 4, 2008
  45. ^ Obama receives endorsement of over 80 newspapers my.barackobama.com
  46. ^ Why Obama gets our vote Chicago Sun Times, February 1, 2008
  47. ^ For the Democrats: Obama Chicago Tribune, January 27, 2008
  48. ^ Indiana, Go with Obama, Chicago Tribune, May 4, 2008
  49. ^ Primary picks: Obama, McCain Chico News & Review
  50. ^ For the Democrats: Obama The Plain Dealer, February 9, 2008
  51. ^ Caucuses: Colorado's voice in the race Colorado Springs Independent
  52. ^ In our view: McCain and Obama The Columbian, February 3, 2008
  53. ^ Connecticut Post endorses Obama, McCain Connecticut Post
  54. ^ McCain and Obama merit nominations Contra Costa Times
  55. ^ Corpus Christi Caller-Times Endorses Obama
  56. ^ Barack Obama for the Democrats The Courier-Journal, May 4, 2008
  57. ^ For president, Democrats: Barack Obama Daily Herald
  58. ^ Editorial: Primary endorsements The Daily News Tribune
  59. ^ Obama gets our support The Daily Star
  60. ^ DMN editorial board recommends Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination Dallas Morning News, February 7, 2008
  61. ^ Dallas Morning News endorses Huckabee, Obama Reuters, December 23, 2007
  62. ^ Obama In Democratic Race The Day (New London)
  63. ^ Among Democrats, Obama most likely to unify nation The Desert Sun
  64. ^ El Latino Endorses Barack Obama my.barackobama.com, December 22, 2007
  65. ^ El Latino Endorses Obama El Latino, December 21, 2007
  66. ^ El Paso Times Endorses Barack Obama my.barackobama.com
  67. ^ Obama restores hope for America Elko Daily Free Press
  68. ^ Democrats must choose Obama, Financial Times, April 20, 2008
  69. ^ Fort Worth Star-Telegram endorses Barack Obama
  70. ^ Obama The Free Lance-Star
  71. ^ Obama now best choice for Democrats Fresno Bee, January 30, 2008
  72. ^ Editorial: Back McCain and Obama The Gainesville Sun, January 19, 2008
  73. ^ ENDORSEMENT: What We Can Do For Our Country Gay City News
  74. ^ [2] The Greenville News January 23, 2008
  75. ^ The Honolulu Advertiser Endorses Barack Obama
  76. ^ For Obama Houston Chronicle, February 16, 2008
  77. ^ Our Endorsements www.barackobama.com
  78. ^ McCain vs.Obama Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
  79. ^ Inspiring choice Jewish News of Greater Phoenix
  80. ^ In Our View: McCain, Obama our choices Joplin Globe
  81. ^ Empire editorial: Democrats should support Obama Juneau Empire, February 1, 2008
  82. ^ Obama, McCain best picks in primary February 3, 2008 Knoxville News Sentinel
  83. ^ Editorial: Obama best choice for Democrats Las Vegas Review-Journal January 16, 2008
  84. ^ El Latino Endorses Barack Obama
  85. ^ El Latino Endorses Obama
  86. ^ Littleton Courier endorses Barack The Littleton Courier
  87. ^ Obama for President Little India
  88. ^ A real choice Los Alamos Monitor
  89. ^ McCain vs.Obama Los Angeles Daily News
  90. ^ Obama vs Clinton? Los Angeles Sentinel
  91. ^ Barack Obama for Democratic nominee Los Angeles Times February 3, 2008
  92. ^ Barack Obama for president Los Angeles Wave
  93. ^ For Democrats, IJ recommends Barack Obama Marin Independent Journal
  94. ^ Why Sen. Obama should be President Memphis Tri-State Defender
  95. ^ Sun-Star endorses Obama, McCain in primary elections Merced Sun-Star
  96. ^ Obama: Change for the good Milwaukee Journal Sentinel February 16, 2008
  97. ^ A real voice for change Minnesota Daily
  98. ^ Modesto Bee backs Obama in California Democratic primary The Modesto Bee, January 25, 2008
  99. ^ Obama's vision is reason to nominate him, The Morning Call, April 13, 2008
  100. ^ Mundo Latino Endorses Senator Obama my.barackobama.com, December 29, 2007
  101. ^ Obama can end decades of division www.barackobama.com
  102. ^ Native Times endorses Obama for President Native American Times
  103. ^ New Haven Register backs Obama, McCain courant.com, February 3, 2008
  104. ^ On February 5, Obama The New York Observer, January 23, 2008
  105. ^ Obama for the Democrats New York Post, January 31, 2008
  106. ^ Say You Want a Revolution? North Bay Bohemian
  107. ^ On Endorsements North Coast Journal
  108. ^ Our view: Bulletin offers endorsements in primaries Norwich Bulletin
  109. ^ McCain and Obama merit nominations The Oakland Tribune, February 1, 2008
  110. ^ Nuestras recomendaciones Our Recommendations La Opinión, February 3, 2008
  111. ^ Rating the candidates: Barack Obama The Orange County Register
  112. ^ The Oregonian endorses Obama, McCain The Oregonian, February 2, 2008
  113. ^ Support ObamaOttumwa Courier, December 26, 2007
  114. ^ Sun Endorsements '08 Pacific Sun
  115. ^ FLORIDA PRIMARY: Democrats: Obama The Palm Beach Post, January 20, 2008
  116. ^ Obama is the right Democratic candidate Paradise Post
  117. ^ Democrats should nominate Obama Pasadena Star-News
  118. ^ For president -- our recommendations Pensacola News Journal, January 13, 2008
  119. ^ Democrat for president: Obama Peoria Journal Star
  120. ^ Obama For President, Philadelphia City Paper, April 16, 2008
  121. ^ VOTE FOR BARACK OBAMA, Philadelphia Daily News, April 17, 2008
  122. ^ Inquirer's Democratic endorsement for president: Obama The Philadelphia Inquirer, January 26, 2008
  123. ^ Tribune Endorsements Philadelphia Tribune, April 22, 2008, page 10-A
  124. ^ Go O!: We want Barack Obama to be president. The Philadelphia Weekly, April 16, 2008
  125. ^ Barack Obama: Democrats deserve a nominee for change, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, April 16, 2008
  126. ^ Breaking: Cleveland Plain Dealer Endorses Barack Obama for President my.barackobama.com
  127. ^ Obama should get his party's nomination my.barackobama.com
  128. ^ Vote for Obama in Democratic primary Jan. 8 my.barackobama.com
  129. ^ Obama represents best hope for change Post-Tribune, May 4, 2008
  130. ^ For Obama The Press Democrat
  131. ^ Barack Obama: The possibilities of setting a new course The Record
  132. ^ Obama embodies party's vision. Reno Gazette-Journal, January 17, 2008
  133. ^ POLITICS: Our presidential endorsement - Barack Obama Rochester City Newspaper
  134. ^ OPINION: Obama for Democratic nomination The Rock Hill Herald
  135. ^ Obama our choice among Dems The Rockford Register Star
  136. ^ Sacramento Bee Endorses Obama Sacramento Bee, January 19, 2008
  137. ^ President, Democrat: Barack Obama San Francisco Bay Guardian, January 16, 2008
  138. ^ The Democrats' choice: Barack Obama San Francisco Chronicle, January 27, 2008
  139. ^ Editorial: Obama best choice for Democrats San Jose Mercury News, January 25, 2008
  140. ^ For President: Barack Obama Santa Barbara Independent, January 17, 2008
  141. ^ [3] Santa Cruz Sentinel
  142. ^ Editorial: Our nation needs a Democrat; Obama's a better choice Santa Fe New Mexican, January 31, 2008
  143. ^ For president SN&R endorses Democrat, Barack Obama Sacramento News & Review
  144. ^ San Antonio Express-News Endorses Barack Obama my.barackobama.com
  145. ^ Our endorsements San Diego CityBeat
  146. ^ Bay View Voters Guide: We choose Obama! San Francisco Bay View
  147. ^ O YEAH SFR picks Barack Obama for the Democratic nominee Santa Fe Reporter
  148. ^ SC Black News Endorses Barack SC Black News
  149. ^ P-I Endorsement: A time for change Seattle Post-Intelligencer, February 1, 2008
  150. ^ Obama for the Democrats The Seattle Times, January 28, 2008
  151. ^ Obama is our choice in primary Selma Times-Journal
  152. ^ Obama: 'A common good and a higher interest' Sioux City Journal, December 23, 2007
  153. ^ Obama: A worthy choice South Florida Sun-Sentinel
  154. ^ Online extra: Obama racks up gay papers' support Southern Voice
  155. ^ The newspaper's primary choices: Obama and McCain The Springfield Republican
  156. ^ Barack Obama: The new generation St. Louis Post-Dispatch, January 27, 2008
  157. ^ Obama for Democrats St. Petersburg Times, January 20, 2008
  158. ^ The inspired choice The Star-Ledger, February 3, 2008
  159. ^ After much discussion, we like Barack Obama The Star Press', May 4, 2008
  160. ^ Obama most likely Democrat to unify America The State, January 22, 2008
  161. ^ Our Endorsement for President The Stranger, January 30, 2008
  162. ^ For president Times Daily, February 2, 2008
  163. ^ Obama is ready for leadership Times Standard, February 1, 2008
  164. ^ Barack Obama, for leadership, The Times-Tribune, April 13, 2008
  165. ^ Obama, for change The Toledo Blade, March 2, 2008
  166. ^ Dem primary: Obama The Trenton Times, January 27, 2008
  167. ^ a b We endorse McCain, Obama as party nominees Tuscaloosa News, January 20, 2008
  168. ^ The Case For Obama: Transcending Divisive Politics www.barackobama.com, December 20, 2007
  169. ^ Our presidential selections: Obama, McCain Woodbine Twiner, December 21, 2007
  170. ^ DMN editorial board recommends Mike Huckabee for the GOP nomination | Dallas Morning News | News for Dallas, Texas | Opinion: Editorials
  171. ^ statesman.com
  172. ^ McCain offers integrity
  173. ^ John McCain 2008 - John McCain for President
  174. ^ For Republicans: John McCain
  175. ^ The Detroit News endorses McCain
  176. ^ McCain vs.Obama - LA Daily News
  177. ^ The Modesto Bee | Modesto Bee endorses McCain in California GOP primary
  178. ^ Primary Choices: John McCain
  179. ^ "The Oregonian endorses Obama, McCain". The Oregonian. February 2, 2008.
  180. ^ Sentinel Endorsement: John McCain in GOP - OrlandoSentinel.com
  181. ^ "Obama, McCain Are Endorsed by Philadelphia Inquirer (Update1)". Bloomberg. January 26, 2008.
  182. ^ http://www.masslive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2008/11/our_presidential_pick_in_novem.html
  183. ^ STLtoday - John McCain: A sense of duty
  184. ^ http://www.sptimes.com/2008/01/25/news_pf/Opinion/McCain_for_Republican.shtml
  185. ^ Home - Santa Cruz Sentinel
  186. ^ A Time for Change
  187. ^ Story not found - NJ.com
  188. ^ McCain Is Our Man
  189. ^ Recapping our primary endorsements - Waltham, MA - The Daily News Tribune
  190. ^ "Paul for Republicans". 2008-01-12.
  191. ^ "Paul for President". 2008-02-11.
  192. ^ "Election Watch 2008: TMO Endorsement of Ron Paul". 2008-01-14. Archived from the original on 2008-01-17. Retrieved 2008-01-15. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  193. ^ "Endorsement". 2008-01-16. Retrieved 2008-03-02.
  194. ^ National Review Endorses Mitt Romney, Says He Is 'Natural Ally of Social Conservatives' FOX News. December 11, 2007. Retrieved December 17, 2007
  195. ^ SW Iowa News - Sunday's Our View: Nonpareil endorses Romney
  196. ^ Romney has proven record of leadership, plan for change | Times Republican
  197. ^ Romney: 'Strong military, strong economy, strong families', Sioux City Journal. December 24, 2007. Retrieved December 25, 2007
  198. ^ MLive.com: We've Moved!
  199. ^ The Oakland Press: Opinions
  200. ^ ReviewJournal.com - Opinion - EDITORIAL: Romney best pick for state Republicans
  201. ^ Endorsement: Romney is GOP’s best candidate | www.rgj.com | Reno Gazette-Journal
  202. ^ Elko Daily Free Press
  203. ^ a b c http://mittromney.com/News/Press-Releases/ICYMI_1.27
  204. ^ A complete list of the P-T's Election endorsements - Press-Telegram
  205. ^ Human Events Endorsement Page, January 11, 2008