"all candidates are good candidates." In the paper's 2016 editorial decision to take the further step of actually endorsing a Democratic candidate for the first time, the paper argued that despite Clinton's flaws, it could not support Republican nominee Donald Trump, denouncing him as "not conservative" and "not qualified." The board also argued that Trump had "deep character flaws.... (and) ... stunning lack of human decency, empathy and respect," suggesting that it was evidence he "doesn't grasp our national ideals." The paper also noted its concern regarding whether or not Trump would possess the necessary restraint needed for someone with access to nuclear weapons, stating, "The president commands our nuclear arsenal. Trump can't command his own rhetoric." On February 26, 2020, The Arizona Republic announced that it would no longer endorse candidates for public office. References Further reading External links 1890 establishments in Arizona Territory Daily newspapers published in the United States Gannett publications Mass media in Phoenix, Arizona Newspapers published in Arizona Newspapers established in 1890 Pulitzer Prize for Explanatory Journalism winners