New York Post Endorses McCain: What Role Did Murdoch Play?

Back in May, NewsCorp CEO Rupert Murdoch admitted that he had "played a role" in the decision of the New York Post (which he owns) to endorse Barack Obama over home state Senator Hillary Clinton in the Democratic primary.

So what is one to presume now that today's Post features an "enthusiastic" endorsement urging "the election of Sen. John S. McCain as the 44th president of the United States."

Here's a bit from the editorial:

McCain has been in Washington for many years now, but he is not of Washington. He knows where the levers of power are located - and how to manipulate them - but he is not controlled by them.

McCain's selection of the charming, but rock-solid, outsider Sarah Palin as his running mate underscores the point.

Neither plays well with others.

And this is an unalloyed asset at a time when special interests - lobbyists, lawyers and organized labor chief among them - wield enormous influence in the nation's capital.

Obama and Sen. Joseph Biden, on the other hand, are leaders of "a party constructed of special interests - public-employee unionists in particular," the editorial states. Of course, the Post adds, "None of this implies an iota of disrespect toward Obama."

Comments

[Involved1]

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[kingdomemariner]

Was Murdoch involved? RRRRRRRR..Thats like asking if people breathe oxygen

[Indieguy]

The entire Murdoch media empire rrun on Rupert's bodily waste. Arghh.

[bayman]

Gee, what a shock! A newspaper that has a 100% right wing editorial page endorses the Republican? And this is news...how?

BTW, funny how they conveniently ignore the domination of lobbyists among McSame's campaign staff and team of advisors when claiming he'll fight lobbyists.

[Whinger]

Murdoch's role, do what you're told or find a new job!

[StateofTaxes]

Humm, that's a tough one, since I'm not from around those parts; but just off the top of my hat, is the answer because Mr. What's his name, Murdoche, believes The New York Post is fair and balanced, like, oh, Fox News, and because he must own everything around there and he can say anything he wants...
To his ear, from God's lips?? Second guess: He wants to be an ambassador to a place of his choice where he can continue to spread good will???

[Bettysdad]

What an astoundingly ridiculous piece.

One of the major benefits of owning any sort of media outlet is that you get to control the editorial slant.

You own the paper, you decide who it endorses. Very simple.

And truly not worth discussing.

[cart 25]

Neither plays well with others.

Oh thats just what we need. An angry old man and a rabid extremist who don't want to listen to anyone else.

Awesome.

[Hughsie]

Don't be knocking the POST. After all they gave us the scoop on "VICE-PRESIDENT GERHARDT" 4 years ago!!!

[BillyShears]

He WWWWHHHAATTT????? why I can hardly believe it.... Such a disappointment that "Ruprecht the monkey boy" Murdock would endorse the flat earth Republicants.... Go figure

[Taajq]

The KKK also endorses McCain, so... what's the difference

[chetking]

Is this news? Is this a surprise? Don't waste my day....

[ECB]

If something is expected and obvious is it really news ? The Post supporting McCain, is like reporting today is Monday and tomorrow is Tuesday !

[Opt1musPr1me]

Why do newspapers waste their time endorsing candidates? Who cares?

[truthyguy]

Wow. Who would have guessed that?

[dagnome27]

If Murdoch is involved in any way, there is untruth being told.
This man is a blight on American media.