how much do you think newspaper endorsements sway people? I'm just not too sure. But..... any paper that endorses the Pres is a friend of mine.
probably not much.. only thing that tends to make news is when a traditionally Republican paper (like Dispatch) endorses a Dem, or vice versa (as if WaPo hadn't endorsed Kerry)
In Ohio, I think they will sway a lot. It's amazing how many solidly democratic elements, from newspapers to life long democratic mayors are coming out in support of President Bush. And it's not just their endorsements, these people are making the case of why President Bush is good for Ohioans...and why Kerry wouldn't be.
First the Plain Dealer, now the Dispatch.....GO BUCKEYES!!!
Endorsements just keep the momentum going...they have a similar effect as the media annoucning early election results....i.e., people sway towards a winner and hold off going out ( as in voting) for a "loser".
As Martha Stewart would say, "It's a good thing"
When the Dayton Daily News endorses Bush You've got a story.