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they are not conservative
they are not conservative
Under their leadership the Tribune distanced itself from the Know Nothings and became the main Chicago organ of the Republican Party.
Before and during the American Civil War, the new editors pushed an abolitionist agenda and strongly supported Abraham Lincoln, whom Medill helped secure the Presidency in 1860. The paper remained a force in Republican politics for years afterwards.
Under the 20th century editorship of Colonel Robert R. McCormick the paper was strongly isolationist and actively biased in its coverage of political news and social trends, calling itself "The American Paper for Americans," excoriating the Democrats and the New Deal, resolutely disdainful of the British and French, and greatly enthusiastic for Chiang Kai-shek and Sen. Joseph McCarthy.
In 2004, the Tribune endorsed President Bush for re-election, a decision consistent with its unwavering support for the Republican Party (it has not endorsed the Democratic Nominee for President since 1872, when it backed Horace Greeley, a former Republican Party newspaper editor[16]). It has endorsed Democrats for lesser offices, including recent endorsements of Bill Foster, Barack Obama for the Senate and Democrat Melissa Bean, who defeated Philip Crane, the House of Representatives' longest-serving Republican. The Tribune also reported on the scandals surrounding Illinois governor George Ryan (a Republican) during Ryan's previous term as Secretary of State. The Tribune endorsed Ryan for Governor despite this reporting.
so fucking what?This is the first time ever that the Chicago Tribune has endorsed a Democrat.
I think you are wrong.
so fucking what?
that doesn't make them conservatives. damn labels
i don't think i have used that term on here before. i say bias. i have heard alot about their editorals and how crazy they are, or i'am going nuts?Actually it does, unless every single paper you call Liberal isn't Liberal anymore.
Can't just have it one way Jennifer.
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ummm...Senator Obama is from Chicago.
It would be suicidal for the local paper not to support the "local boy makes good" candidate.
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ummm...Senator Obama is from Chicago.
It would be suicidal for the local paper not to support the "local boy makes good" candidate.
Really? That the best excuse for this?
In 2004, the Tribune endorsed President Bush for re-election, a decision consistent with its traditionally unwavering support for the Republican Party. However, in 2008, the newspaper endorsed Barack Obama, marking the first time the newspaper has endorsed a Democrat for President in its history. It has endorsed Democrats for lesser offices, including recent endorsements of Bill Foster, Barack Obama for the Senate and Democrat Melissa Bean, who defeated Philip Crane, the House of Representatives' longest-serving Republican. The Tribune also reported on the scandals surrounding Illinois governor George Ryan (a Republican) during Ryan's previous term as Secretary of State. The Tribune endorsed Ryan for Governor despite this reporting.
The Tribune has remained economically conservative, being widely skeptical of increasing the minimum wage and entitlement spending. Although the Tribune has criticized the Bush administration's record on civil liberties, the environment, and many portions of its foreign policy, it still supports his presidency while taking Democrats, such as Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, to task and calling for their removal from office.
If you have not endorced a democrat for hundred and forty years I think that make you a conservative newspaper. My Grandma has not voted Republican since the 70'sso fucking what?
that doesn't make them conservatives. damn labels
For the first time in 136 years, the Chicago Tribune is endorsing a Democrat for President of the United States instead of a Republican.
Chicago Tribune endorses Obama -- chicagotribune.com
I know many don't care about newspaper endorsements, but for a paper which has always been a staunch Republican supporter, this is a big deal.
For the first time in 136 years, the Chicago Tribune is endorsing a Democrat for President of the United States instead of a Republican.
Chicago Tribune endorses Obama -- chicagotribune.com
I know many don't care about newspaper endorsements, but for a paper which has always been a staunch Republican supporter, this is a big deal.