This marks a significant departure from their previous practice, as the newspaper has consistently backed Democratic presidential candidates since 2008.
As reported by The Post Millennial, this decision was not made by the editorial board but by the newspaper's owner, Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, a prominent figure in the healthcare industry. The LA Times editorial board had recently published its endorsements for the 2024 election cycle, but conspicuously absent was an endorsement for the presidential race. Despite the board's inclination to support a Democrat for the presidency, the executive editor informed the staff that no such endorsement would be made for the 2024 election.
The LA Times' endorsements page did not provide a specific reason for not endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, who was widely expected to be their choice if an endorsement had been made. The editorial board simply stated, "The editorial board endorses selectively, choosing the most consequential races in which to make recommendations."
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When probed for further comment by The Post Millennial, a spokesman for the LA Times stated, "We do not comment on internal discussions or decisions about editorials or endorsements." This is not the first time Soon-Shiong has overruled the editorial board. He previously vetoed an attempt to endorse Elizabeth Warren in the 2020 primaries, although the paper eventually endorsed Joe Biden in the general election.
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Interestingly, the LA Times had a history of not endorsing presidential candidates from the mid-1970s until 2008, when it backed Barack Obama. Since then, the newspaper has consistently endorsed Democrats for the presidency. However, before the 1970s, the LA Times was known for its unwavering support for Republican candidates, a tradition that dates back to its founding in 1881.
