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Jeff Bezos killed Washington Post endorsement of Kamala Harris

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Re: Jeff Bezos killed Washington Post endorsement of Kamala Harris

#41
So they aren't going to endorse either candidate.

If I didn't have context about the situation, I'd say it makes sense. However I think that in this flawed two-party situation, there is unfairness on both sides, resulting in some sort of balance, and it's bad that one of the richest people on earth could upset the balance in this way, especially at the last moment.

Article from 2020: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/09/28/editorial...

Re: Jeff Bezos killed Washington Post endorsement of Kamala Harris

#42

Is anyone really changing their mind based on some newspaper endorsement? I’m pretty sure everyone knows who they’re gonna vote for at this point.

Now we'll never know who the Washington Post's editorial board would have endorsed.

At least Taylor Swift was able to make her recommendation, so I know I'm all set.

Re: Jeff Bezos killed Washington Post endorsement of Kamala Harris

#43

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Do you really think Harris and co are able or willing to end capitalism? They have nearly as much to lose as the billionaires.

Of course not. However they are like 5% more willing to pursue anti-trust action and enforce regulations. Even a small threat like that will be resisted by the ultra wealthy.

Agreed, but that's just them voting for their interests, not voting to end democracy.

Re: Jeff Bezos killed Washington Post endorsement of Kamala Harris

#47

Is anyone really changing their mind based on some newspaper endorsement? I’m pretty sure everyone knows who they’re gonna vote for at this point.

It's relevant on the margins. WaPo not endorsing Harris would be a very negative signal about Harris for fence-sitters and lukewarm voters - this is the paper that hated Trump so much they changed their motto to the apocalyptic "Democracy Dies in Darkness"!
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