The Washington Post is facing backlash and a significant drop in subscriptions after its editorial board announced it would not endorse a presidential candidate in the upcoming election.
According to NPR, the newspaper has lost over 200,000 subscribers, roughly 8% of its paid circulation, since the announcement on Friday. This decision marks a departure from the Post’s decades-long tradition of endorsing candidates in presidential elections.
The move has sparked controversy and led to several resignations from the editorial board, including prominent journalists like Robert Kagan, David E. Hoffman, and Molly Roberts.
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Former columnist Michele Norris also resigned, stating that the paper’s refusal to endorse a candidate at a time when “core democratic principles are at stake” was a “terrible mistake.”
Reports suggest that the editorial board had initially drafted an endorsement of a candidate but management ultimately decided against making a selection. This decision has reportedly led to numerous complaints and cancellations from subscribers.
The Washington Post’s move to abstain from endorsing a candidate reflects a broader trend in the media landscape, with some publications opting for neutrality in an increasingly polarized political climate. However, this decision has come at a cost for the Post, as it grapples with subscriber dissatisfaction and internal dissent.
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