The decision by The Washington Post not to endorse a presidential candidate for the first time in 36 years has sparked outrage among staff and subscribers alike.
Marty Baron criticized the decision as cowardly, claiming it weakens democracy and represents a disturbing spinelessness at an institution renowned for its courage.
Baron expressed skepticism about the timing and reasoning behind the decision, suggesting it was not genuinely principled given the proximity to the election.
The Post's publisher indicated that owner Jeff Bezos made the final decision about the endorsement without fully engaging with the editorial board's recommendation.
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