Contrary to popular belief, newspapers surprisingly comprise the majority of news traffic in America. As shown by Nielsen Scarborough’s 2015 Newspaper Penetration Report, the percentage of print-only consumption for these entities sits at a 51%. This makes them not only an undeniable media colossus, but in times of election such as the current, an invaluable asset that can help bend public opinion through official endorsements.

Recently, certain traditionally conservative American newspapers have abandoned their conventional practices and endorsed presidential candidate for the Democratic Party, Hillary Clinton. The following is a list of some of the newspapers who have decided to support Clinton, as opposed to Republican Party candidate Donald Trump, in the race for the presidency.

The Arizona Republic

From its inception in 1890, this newspaper had never endorsed a Democratic candidate until announcing so on September 27th. On its website, the Republic attributes this to "a deep philosophical appreciation for conservative ideals and Republican principles." However, the decision to endorse Clinton came from a lack of confidence in Trump. "The 2016 Republican candidate is not conservative and he is not qualified." They also cited elements such as a disparaging difference in political experience, and a more rational approach to crisis control, and tolerance in front of a nuclear arsenal.

San Diego Union-Tribune