Las Vegas Newspaper Grants Donald Trump First Major Endorsement

Las Vegas Review-Journal endorsed the Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Sunday. The endorsement will give the real estate mogul his much-needed boost in one of the electoral battleground.

The latest ABC News tracking poll showed that Trump is 12 points behind Clinton. The endorsement came as a perfect timing for Trump to gain more votes.

However, it raised the eyebrows of some political analysts.

Sheldon Adelson, a casino magnate, and billionaire bought the Review-Journal late last year. He is known as a supporter of Trump and a longtime Republican benefactor.

The editorial said that even though the Republican candidate, Trump is “flawed” they still prefer him over the Democratic candidate, Hillary Clinton.

The endorsement stated, “Mr. Trump’s impulsiveness and overheated rhetoric alienate many voters. He has trouble dealing with critics and would be wise to discover the power of humility.”

Lesser Evil

In an excerpt from the editorial, “But neither candidate will ever be called to the dais to accept an award for moral probity and character.” The editorial continued based on what they thought of Clinton, “and we are already distressingly familiar with the Clinton way, which involves turning public service into an orgy of influence peddling and entitlement designed to line their own pockets — precisely what a disgruntled electorate now rises up to protest.”

Furthermore, the Las Vegas Review-Journal wrote that a Clinton led government “would indulge the worst instincts of the authoritarian left and continue to swell the bloated regulatory state while running the nation deeper into the red in pursuit of ‘free’ college and health care.”

Breaking Pages

Clinton also had newspaper endorsements herself. She was the first ever Democrat endorsed by The Arizona Republic, a break from their time-honored tradition. The Dallas Morning News also gave their first Democrat endorsement since 1940. Other newspapers gave Clinton their notable editorial endorsement like Cincinnati Enquirer, which the last Democrat it supported was Woodrow Wilson.

Meanwhile, until Sunday, Trump’s biggest newspaper endorsements were the Santa Barbara, California, News-Press and St. Joseph, Mo., News-Press.

The Review-Journal’s editorial page said, “Mr. Trump represents neither the danger his critics claim nor the magic elixir many of his supporters crave”. The statement was based on rumors that the paper dreaded the “fear-mongering” Trump.

It continued, “But he promises to be a source of disruption and discomfort to the privileged, back-scratching political elites for whom the nation’s strength and solvency have become subservient to power’s pursuit and preservation.”

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Hillary Clinton gets LeBron James’ Endorsement.

The Cleveland Cavaliers prized player has given his endorsement to Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton on Sunday. LeBron James led the Cavs in their win at first NBA championship last season.

James in an op-ed article with Business Insider said. “We need a president who understands our community and will build on the legacy of President Obama.

James’ decision to endorse Clinton stems from his belief that she knows the difficulties of childhood poverty. He also believes that Clinton would rally for the cause of the children and would place educational opportunities on top of her agenda as well as “address the violence, of every kind, the African-American community is experiencing.”

James is a basketball icon looked up by the youth all across the nation. However, there is no clear indication on how his endorsement for Clinton would impact the Presidential race.

Surveys conducted in Ohio shows that Trump has a slight edge. Suffolk University poll made in September shows Trump leading with 42 percent against Clinton’s 39 percent standing.

James has been outspoken about recent police violence against African Americans. He wrote that Clinton would find ways to improve life for African Americans. On his op-ed article, he wrote. “Finally, we must address the violence, of every kind, the African-American community is experiencing in our streets and seeing on our TVs. However, I am not a politician, I don’t know everything it will take finally to end the violence. But I do know we need a president who brings us together and keeps us unified.”

James pointed out further that. “Policies and ideas that divide us more are not the solution. We must all stand together — no matter where we are from or the color of our skin. And Hillary is running on the message of hope and unity that we need.”

Endorsement from other Athletes

LeBron James joins a list of athletes who have staked their name for a candidate in the Presidential elections.

Trump got an endorsement from Pro golfer John Daly and former basketball coach Bob Knight. Sports Illustrated also said that former NBA player Dennis Rodman as well as retired wrestler Hulk Hogan are also endorsing Donald Trump.

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