LA Times owner stopped newspaper from endorsing presidential candidate, report saysPlease ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibilitySun, 16 Feb 2025 11:51:01 GMT (1739706661970)Story Infinite Scroll - News3 v1.0.0 (common)dd8372093772bee630920711776e1a491d188b6aNewsWeatherMapsRadarReport School ClosingsSchool ClosingsSportsFeaturesGame CenterWatch Now 44 Mon 62 Tue 62LA Times owner stopped newspaper from endorsing presidential candidate, report saysby RAY LEWIS | The National News DeskWed, October 23rd 2024 at 7:59 AMUpdated Wed, October 23rd 2024 at 8:19 AMThe Los Angeles Times building in Los Angeles, California and Los Angeles Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong (Getty Images)TOPICS:Los Angeles TimesPresidential candidateEndorsementPatrick Soon-ShiongEditorial boardConsequential electionDemocratic nomineeCalifornia votersLOS ANGELES (TNND) — The owner of the Los Angeles Times stopped the newspaper from endorsing a candidate for president this year, Semaforreported Tuesday.Terry Tang, executive editor of the Los Angeles Times,  reportedly told members of the editorial board earlier this month that owner Patrick Soon-Shiong decided against an endorsement. Semafor cited two people familiar with the situation.The newspaper has expressed support for presidential candidates the past four elections, backing the Democratic nominee each time.On Oct. 14, the Los Angeles Times updated its endorsements for the general election, backing five candidates in the races for the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.“It’s no exaggeration to say this may be the most consequential election in a generation. And we’re not just talking about the presidential race,” the editorial board wrote. “From the top of the ticket to local ballot measures, California voters this year are grappling with major decisions that will shape their lives and communities for years to come.”Other races the newspaper expressed opinions on included those in the California State Legislature, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles Unified School District and the Los Angeles Community College District.The end of the Oct. 14 article reads, “The editorial board endorses selectively, choosing the most consequential races in which to make recommendations.”READ MORE |New York Times editorial board says it will stop endorsing candidates in state racesA spokesperson for the Los Angeles Times said the newspaper does not "comment on internal discussions or decisions about editorials or endorsements."In 2020, the editorial board endorsed then-former Vice President Joe Biden. It backed former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in 2016 and former President Barack Obama in 2012 and 2008.Between 1972 and 2008, the newspaper did not endorse any candidates for president.Have questions, concerns or tips? Send them to Ray at rjlewis@sbgtv.com.Stay ConnectedLike UsFollow Ussbg-envelopeNewsletter Sign up /sign-up© 2025 Sinclair, Inc.TermsEEOFCCFCCFCCFCCFCCFCCPrivacy PolicyCookie PolicyCookie PreferencesLoading ...
Just convinced my parents to cancel their subscription.