In a significant shift, the editorial panel of the Los Angeles Times has decided not to partake in the endorsement of any presidential candidate for the upcoming election. It has been reported that this is a first since they resumed the practice by endorsing then-Senator Barack Obama in the 2008 election. Interestingly, the decision traces back to the newspaper's proprietor himself, suggesting a redirection in the newspaper's standard procedures.
The Los Angeles Times has been known to influence readers' perspectives through its editorial endorsements, a long-standing practice dating back to the 1880s. However, it took a pause in this tradition after the final endorsement in 1972, only resuming nearly four decades later, during the Obama campaign in 2008. As the political landscape continues to transform, so has the viewpoint of this prestigious publication.
The owner of the newspaper, Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, a man of considerable wealth accrued from the healthcare sector, opted for this unprecedented step. His authority directly impacted the editorial board's decisions, which will undoubtedly affect the perception of the newspaper in both local and national observers' eyes.
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