NEW YORK (CNN) -- The New York Times endorsed Arizona Sen. John McCain for the Republican presidential nomination over Rudy Giuliani and the rest of the GOP field, strongly criticizing the former mayor of its home city. Sens. John McCain, left, and Rudy Giuliani took part in a debate in Florida on Thursday. In endorsements posted on its Web site for Friday's editions, the Times also endorsed New York Sen. Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination. "Senator John McCain of Arizona is the only Republican who promises to end the George Bush style of governing from and on behalf of a small, angry fringe," the paper's editorial board wrote.
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Paper rips Rudy Giuliani as "a narrow, obsessively secretive, vindictive man"
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Giuliani responds: I wouldn't be a conservative Republican if I did what paper wanted
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Opinion piece says McCain will "end the George Bush style of governing"
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Paper praises Barack Obama but calls Hillary Clinton more qualified for the job
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