Who we're endorsing: For President
Endorsements are a tradition at Newsday that date to our founding in 1940 (here’s a look at all the presidential endorsements the board has made since then) and it’s the busiest part of our year.
Due to the pandemic, this year’s process looks a bit different since Long Island candidates did not come to our office for in-person meetings. Instead, the board interviewed candidates remotely, using Zoom and the telephone, and we invited our followers on our social platforms to look in as we did.
The race
President: Donald Trump vs. Joe Biden
Back in 2016, Donald Trump (Republican) won 44.6% of Nassau County votes and 51.7% of Suffolk County votes.
Back in 2012, Joe Biden (Democrat), running on the ticket as Barack Obama's vice president, won 53% of Nassau County votes and 51.2% of Suffolk County votes.
Long Island's needs
New York State reliably votes Democratic in presidential elections, so candidates don't spent much campaign time here. Beyond determining what's best for the nation, we analyzed how each candidate's plans would best meet Long Island's needs in the following areas:
- Infrastructure
- Taxes
- Immigration
- Labor
- Climate
Find out where the candidates stand on those here.
Our pick
America is in peril. Our nation is buffeted by crises, and the warning lights are flashing red. The nation needs to move beyond the turmoil and chaos of this presidency.
We need a president with experience and character. Newsday endorses Biden for president of the United States. Here are our reasons.
(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) Credit: AP/Andrew Harnik
In the 2016 presidential election, the nation tried something new. It elected an outsider promising he'd bust our governance out of its rut and speak plain truths. But there is no denying that Trump failed to deliver on the vast majority of his promises. That's why the board makes the case not to reelect Trump.
(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File) Credit: AP/Andrew Harnik
Election reads and resources
- Answers to all your early voting questions - Have questions on the new ways to vote? Email thepoint@newsday.com and we'll get you answers.
- Suburbs and the safety wedge - Poll finds that the less safe white suburbanites feel about their neighborhoods, the likelier they are to vote a certain way.
- Analysis of the day in polls - All the polls, all the time, from now until Election Day.
Follow @NewsdayOpinion on Twitter and on Instagram to see the candidates answer during their endorsement interviews. Stay tuned for our next special edition newsletter on our New York State Senate endorsements.
