The New York Times endorsed Democrat Hillary Clinton for the White House on Saturday, saying she is more qualified than Republican presidential rival Donald Trump to handle the challenges facing the United States.
The
newspaper described Clinton as "one of the most tenacious politicians
of her generation" and said she had displayed a command of policy and
diplomatic nuance while building a reputation for grit and bipartisan
cooperation.
"A lifetime’s commitment to solving
problems in the real world qualifies Hillary Clinton for this job, and
the country should put her to work," the Times said of the former
secretary of state and U.S. senator from New York.
Clinton
will face off against Trump on Monday night in the first of three
presidential debates, with opinion polls showing her once sizable lead
over the New York businessman narrowing amid continued public doubts
about her trustworthiness.
The Times said
Clinton's mistakes had distorted perceptions of her character, but
praised her work restoring U.S. credibility in foreign affairs as
secretary of state and on behalf of children, women and families
throughout her career.
"Mrs. Clinton has shown
herself to be a realist who believes America cannot simply withdraw
behind oceans and walls, but must engage confidently in the world to
protect its interests and be true to its values," the newspaper said.
It
said Clinton's decision to use a private email server for government
work as secretary of state deserved the scrutiny it has received in the
campaign, but considered alongside the real challenges facing the United
States it "looks like a matter for the help desk."
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