Wow. I've never heard of a US newspaper going that far.

Most newspapers here- at least those with which I am familiar - in the weeks ahead detail their 'recommendations'. This is after months of interviewing candidates, running resumes and controversial issues with which that person has been involved.

I am of two minds about that. I like the publishing of candidates' positions and recaps of the candidates' careers but I don't really like the newspaper coming out with its official stance. After all, the newspaper is made up of many disparate views. Why should one view take precedence? Even a consensus has opposition.