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My gripe with endorsements is they imply people can't think critically for themselves.
by dehrmann 2y ago
My gripe with endorsements is they imply people can't think critically for themselves.
- reverius42 2y agoSupposedly some voters are undecided. Perhaps they would be swayed by a persuasive argument; this doesn’t necessarily mean they can’t think critically. I say supposedly because I find it hard to believe the WaPo endorsement would actually sway anyone.
- 6yyyyyy 2y agoI find endorsements very valuable when voting in down-ballot elections. A good endorsement includes the reasoning behind the decision. I read the endorsements of multiple outlets and find myself agreeing more with one or the other. What's the alternative, do comprehensive research on the record of 20 candidates? I don't have time for that. Read the blurbs they write about themselves in the voter's guide? Why should I trust that, they can write anything there.