It’s a tough call because I get why the owner doesn’t want to endorse a candidate—it helps keep the paper neutral and avoids alienating readers. But at the same time, editorial boards have traditionally had the freedom to make those endorsements based on their own judgment, so it’s a bit concerning when ownership steps in. The real issue here is balancing journalistic integrity with business interests, and how much influence owners should have over content. I don’t think endorsements sway voters as much as they used to anyway, but the principle matters. Hopefully, this opens up more discussion on how much power media owners should really have.