Another “first ever” endorsement by a magazine. I didn’t see it posted so wanted to make sure this important endorsement had been mentioned and will reside in the Daily Kos diaries/stories for posterity. I’m not a foreign policy wonk, so I’ll leave the commentary to Ryan Grenoble, reporter at HuffPo, and of course Foreign Policy themselves.
For the first time in its nearly 50-year history, Foreign Policy has endorsed a presidential candidate, adding its voice to the growing chorus of publications breaking with tradition to support Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton.
“In the nearly half century history of Foreign Policy, the editors of this publication have never endorsed a candidate for political office,” the editorial board explained in an article published late Sunday. “We cherish and fiercely protect this publication’s independence and its reputation for objectivity, and we deeply value our relationship with all of our readers, regardless of political orientation. It is for all these reasons that FP’s editors are now breaking with tradition to endorse Hillary Clinton for the next president of the United States.”
FP’s editorial board believes Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump ― whom it labels “the worst major-party candidate for the job in U.S. history” ― presents such a threat to global stability that the publication had an obligation to weigh in.
Directly from Foreign Policy's Endorsement.
Hillary Clinton is a quality candidate who is unquestionably well-prepared to lead this country. What is more, we do not think it is a small thing that by her election she will be righting a deep wrong that has compromised U.S. democracy since its inception: the exclusion of women from its highest offices. Were she to be elected as this country’s first woman president, not only would it be historic and send an important signal about both inclusiveness and Americans’ commitment to electing candidates who have distinguished themselves on their merits, but she would enter office having already put down one great threat to the United States of America — the grotesque and deeply disturbing prospect of a Donald Trump presidency.
What more is there to say? :o) Except a little background on the CEO and Editor:
David J. Rothkopf is CEO and editor of the FP Group, where he oversees all editorial, publishing, events, and other operations of the company, which publishes Foreign Policy magazine. He is also the President and CEO of Garten Rothkopf, an international advisory company specializing in global political risk, energy, resource, technology and emerging markets issues based in Washington, D.C.
