New York Times Presidential Endorsement History

The New York Times endorsed Lincoln in the 1860 and 1864 elections.

The New York Times has endorsed the Democratic nominee for president in every election since 1960. However, the Times' editorial board endorsed Republicans before that, including Abraham Lincoln in 1860 1864 and Dwight Eisenhower in 1952 and 1956.

2000-2008

In 2000, the Times endorsed Democrat Al Gore, who lost to George W. Bush. In 2004, the paper backed John Kerry, who also lost to Bush. In 2008, the Times supported Barack Obama, who defeated John McCain.

1990s

The Times endorsed Bill Clinton in both presidential elections in the 1990s. In 1992, Clinton defeated Republican incumbent George H. W. Bush and independent Ross Perot. In 1996, Clinton defeated Republican Bob Dole.

1980s

All three Democrats running for president in the 1980s lost despite receiving the Times' endorsement. In 1980, the Times supported the re-election of Jimmy Carter, who lost to Ronald Reagan. In 1984, the paper supported Walter Mondale, who also lost to Reagan. In 1988, the Times supported Michael Dukakis, who lost to George H. W. Bush.

1970s

In 1972, the Times supported Democrat George McGovern in his unsuccessful campaign against Republican incumbent Richard Nixon. In 1976, the Times endorsed Democrat Jimmy Carter in his successful bid to defeat Gerald Ford, who had become president in 1974 when Nixon resigned.

1960s

In 1960, the Times began a half-century of Democratic endorsements by supporting John Kennedy, who defeated Richard Nixon. Lyndon Johnson picked up the Times' endorsement in 1964, when he defeated Barry Goldwater. In 1968, the Times backed Democrat Hubert Humphrey, who lost to Richard Nixon.

References

• New York Times: New York Times Endorsements Through the Ages