endorsements
The Guardian endorses the Liberal Democrats. While endorsements do not have the power that The Sun believes, they can affect outcomes at the margins. In my own work, endorsements have.
Palin wins the 2012 nomination, and an aging, cranky McCain refuses to endorse her.
This representation of New York Times Presidential endorsements is absolutely fascinating. Some tidbits:Grover Cleveland was the first Democrat to be endorsed by the NYT. He shares with Franklin Roosevelt the honor of being endorsed three times. Eisenhower received the endorsement in both 1952 and 1956,...
Scott McClellan endorses Obama. Scott, you couldn't carry Ari's flag lapel pin.