New York Times-HILLARY CLINTON FOR PRESIDENT

[DemocratSinceBirth]

In any normal election year, we’d compare the two presidential candidates side by side on the issues. But this is not a normal election year. A comparison like that would be an empty exercise in a race where one candidate — our choice, Hillary Clinton — has a record of service and a raft of pragmatic ideas, and the other, Donald Trump, discloses nothing concrete about himself or his plans while promising the moon and offering the stars on layaway. (We will explain in a subsequent editorial why we believe Mr. Trump to be the worst nominee put forward by a major party in modern American history.)

But this endorsement would also be an empty exercise if it merely affirmed the choice of Clinton supporters. We’re aiming instead to persuade those of you who are hesitating to vote for Mrs. Clinton — because you are reluctant to vote for a Democrat, or for another Clinton, or for a candidate who might appear, on the surface, not to offer change from an establishment that seems indifferent and a political system that seems broken.

Running down the other guy won’t suffice to make that argument. The best case for Hillary Clinton cannot be, and is not, that she isn’t Donald Trump.

The best case is, instead, about the challenges this country faces, and Mrs. Clinton’s capacity to rise to them.

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/25/opinion/sunday/hillary-clinton-for-president.html

[niyad]

1. k and r

[csziggy]

2. k&r

[Ruffhowse]

3. k&r

[underpants]

4. Exceptionally written

Similarly, Mrs. Clinton’s occasional missteps, combined with attacks on her trustworthiness, have distorted perceptions of her character. She is one of the most tenacious politicians of her generation, whose willingness to study and correct course is rare in an age of unyielding partisanship. As first lady, she rebounded from professional setbacks and personal trials with astounding resilience. Over eight years in the Senate and four as secretary of state, she built a reputation for grit and bipartisan collaboration. She displayed a command of policy and diplomatic nuance and an ability to listen to constituents and colleagues that are all too exceptional in Washington.

[calimary]

8. Hot diggity-dog!

AMAZING!

I'm always gobsmacked when I see some major news outlet echoing my own feelings (and the view of so many others, including those here). Sometimes I find myself thinking that we're just shouting into a thunderstorm and nobody can hear us. Write-ups like this tell me that sometimes WE can be - and have been - HEARD above that thunderstorm.

MOST gratifying.

[Thinkingabout]

5. Hillary has a foundation belief of governing to preserve our great nation, she has the

qualification to make the decisions required of a president.

[lewebley3]

13. Trump need to be investigate for Treason with Putin

[Scurrilous]

6. K & R

[onecent]

7. K & R

[lillypaddle]

9. Woohoo!

K&R

[mgardener]

10. Home town newspaper

For Trump. They know what he is like and have been watching his dealings for years.
I look forward to what they uncover in the coming weeks.
Hillary is a newcomer to NY, but Trump was born, raised and lives here.

[EL34x4]

16. This, and the NYT hasn't endorsed a Republican for president since Eisenhower.

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/09/23/opinion/presidential-endorsement-timeline.html?_r=0

I certainly didn't expect they'd endorse one this cycle. I don't think any reasonable person would.

I do predict Donald J. Trump receives the glowing endorsement of the National Enquirer and lukewarm endorsements from possibly the New York Post and maybe the National Review. And that'll be all.

[horseshoecrab]

11. K&R!

Go Hillary!!!

[Hawaii Hiker]

12. I love the line in the first paragraph

&quot We will explain in a subsequent editorial why we believe Mr. Trump to be the worst nominee put forward by a major party in modern American history)."

Trump is so fucking awful that it will take a separate editorial to show all the faults of this clown - LOL...

[Madam45for2923]

25. Have they written the Trump's take down? Cannot wait to read it!

[Rocknrule]

14. Carl's Jr. and Brawndo endorsed Trump

[DarthDem]

15. Massive K&R

Just read it. Was moved to choke up twice.

[mcar]

17. K&R

[Dark n Stormy Knight]

18. Very good, but I disagree that "she's not Trump" might not be the

best reason to vote for Clinton. The article does a good job of presenting a balanced view while highlighting key strengths.

In my view, however, Trump's negatives outweigh Clinton's positives by a huge margin.

I have my reservations about her, but to elevate Trump, the poster boy for all that decent men and women try very hard to teach their children not to be, to the office of President of the United States, would be to give every bully, cheat, and braggart the excuse, "Nothing wrong with my behavior, after all, over half the country voted for a guy like me to lead the country."

May as well do away with Kindergarten after that.

[NastyRiffraff]

19. I don't think it has to be "either-or"

We can point out how dangerous Trump would be in the White House while emphasizing Hillary's many strengths. Simply put, one would be terrible for thee country, one would be very good for it.

[Dark n Stormy Knight]

21. You're right, of course. It can be both. It's just that I'm having a hard time

believing this Trump thing. When did so many Americans start finding smirking, crass, cheating bullies presidential? I'm guessing reality tv and Dubya softened them up to it, but still--seriously America?!!

[radius777]

22. Exactly, a win for Trump would be a loss for basic human decency.

That is what people are missing about election.

Many presidents have moral failings on the job, but they at least try (or give the appearance of trying) to be good people.

There are no such pretenses with Trump, who is loud and proud about his corrupt and ugly values.

How do parents raise their kids to have manners, if the president is somone like Trump?

How does society even hold itself together, as the deplorables become emboldened to do as they please?

[Hekate]

20. KnR

[lark]

23. Whoohoo!!!!!

They get it and tell the great truth. Can't wait for Monday's editorial on assface.

[lonestarnot]

24. Cream always rises to the top.

[Madam45for2923]

26. ...and the country should put her to work.

Through war and recession, Americans born since 9/11 have had to grow up fast, and they deserve a grown-up president. A lifetime’s commitment to solving problems in the real world qualifies Hillary Clinton for this job, and the country should put her to work.

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/25/opinion/sunday/hillary-clinton-for-president.html



Oh Yeah! All of us deserve a grown-up president!!!