tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693256921060044086.post1182311911243260517..comments2024-03-26T12:56:08.975-07:00Comments on Elk Grove News.net: Ouch! Sacramento Bee turns back on Ly, endorses Suen for Elk Grove mayorUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-693256921060044086.post-70462579955978090132018-10-10T21:18:32.001-07:002018-10-10T21:18:32.001-07:00After reading what the Bee Editorial Board had to ...After reading what the Bee Editorial Board had to say, for the candidates getting the endorsement it is kind of like getting a kiss on the cheek from your aunt. <br /><br />If you think back to endorsements in 2012 and 2016, the Bee does not seem to focus on the merits of the particular candidates. Instead, they seem to look at electability, and in their eyes that means money.<br /><br />In 2012 the Bee went with Gary Davis, and in 2016 they endorsed Mr. Ly. Is it any coincidence in both races not only was the person they endorsed an incumbent but had raised the most cash.<br /><br />So yes, the Bee endorsement does help, but really what they are engaged in is nothing more than supporting the person they think has the best chance of winning, not who will best represent the interests of the residents.Capt. Benjamin Willardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06576005609061886203noreply@blogger.com