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The Washington Post says it will not endorse a candidate for president

The Washington Post · Manuel Roig-Franzia · last updated
For the first time in 40 years, The Washington Post’s editorial board announced Friday that it will not make an endorsement in this year’s presidential contest or in future presidential races.

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