Many people here have lots of issues with the New York Times. Understandable.
However, for all the questions about the reporters, the editorial page certainly isn't on the side of the President.
In the Sunday (17-Oct-04) edition, they present their endorsement. Unsurprisingly, they're endorsing John Kerry. Surprisingly, they're not holding their noses while they do so.
"He strikes us, above all, as a man with a strong moral core."
"John Kerry has qualities that could be the basis for a great chief executive and we enthusiastically endorse him for president."