Philadelphia Inquirer Is Endorsing Kamala Harris: Here's Why

The Philadelphia Inquirer, one of the oldest newspapers in the United States, extended its support for Democrat nominee Kamala Harris for the presidential election on November 5. The endorsement for the Harris campaign comes after the New York Post extended its support for Donald Trump and The Washington Post refrained from making any endorsements this election. "The choice is clear and obvious. Vice president Kamala Harris wants to help all Americans. Donald Trump wants to help himself. That is why The Inquirer endorses Kamala Devi Harris to be the 47th president of the United States," quoted the newspaper's editorial board in a piece published Friday. "If elected, Harris, 60, would be the first Black, South Asian woman to hold the nation's highest office," the Inquirer said. Notably, in its more than 230 years of electing presidents, the United States is yet to elect a female candidate to the White House. "She rarely references her historic candidacy, and instead is laser-focused on earning votes through the substance of her vision, ideas and temperament," the Inquirer said. Highlighting Harris's decision to choose Tim Walz as her running mate, the piece quoted, "Her choice of running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, underscored her focus on building a humble and positive administration focused on helping middle-class and vulnerable Americans."The Philadelphia Inquirer is the sixth newspaper to extend its support for the Vice President's run for presidency. Other news outlets which have endorsed the Harris campaign are Boston Globe, New York Times, Las Vegas Sun, San Antonio Express and Seattle Times.