USA TODAY's Editorial Board: Trump is 'unfit for the presidency'

[elleng]

'In the 34-year history of USA TODAY, the Editorial Board has never taken sides in the presidential race. Instead, we’ve expressed opinions about the major issues and haven’t presumed to tell our readers, who have a variety of priorities and values, which choice is best for them. Because every presidential race is different, we revisit our no-endorsement policy every four years. We’ve never seen reason to alter our approach. Until now.

This year, the choice isn’t between two capable major party nominees who happen to have significant ideological differences. This year, one of the candidates — Republican nominee Donald Trump — is, by unanimous consensus of the Editorial Board, unfit for the presidency.

From the day he declared his candidacy 15 months ago through this week’s first presidential debate, Trump has demonstrated repeatedly that he lacks the temperament, knowledge, steadiness and honesty that America needs from its presidents.

Whether through indifference or ignorance, Trump has betrayed fundamental commitments made by all presidents since the end of World War II. These commitments include unwavering support for NATO allies, steadfast opposition to Russian aggression, and the absolute certainty that the United States will make good on its debts. He has expressed troubling admiration for authoritarian leaders and scant regard for constitutional protections.'>>>

https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2016/09/29/dont-vote-for-donald-trump-editorial-board-editorials-debates/91295020/?

[Champp]

1. Everyone agrees

I've heard from everyone. They all agree that the Republican leader is unfit. Trust me.

[Marie Marie]

11. Many people are saying that.

Only in this case, many people ARE saying that.

[Kablooie]

17. I just heard that evangelicals are doubling down on Trump.

Some that didn't vote for him last time plan to support him in the next election.

They think he's got their back and is protecting them from the evil liberals.
And he's against all abortion.
They want more of the same.

All the other stuff is unimportant to them.

[lagomorph777]

19. I wonder how many abortions he's paid for.

More than a few, I'm sure.

[Kablooie]

20. I wonder how many abortions anti-abortion evangelicals have paid for.

[eShirl]

2. still applies today

[PJMcK]

3. Old news

The evidence of Trump's unfitness has been evident for over 30 years!

By now, anyone who supports Trump is either among the 0.1% or they're an idiot.

Period.

[Newest Reality]

4. You know, people are saying...

unfit, they're saying it, over and over, and I know more about unfit presidents...more than almost anybody else. When a president, and it's proven, is that unfit...it's just true...and I know it. Unfit!

[enough]

5. I wonder what they're saying now, given that they said this back then. NT

[Atticus]

6. Gee, it's just too bad he hasn't yet committed any impeachable offenses, 'cause then maybe---

---never mind.

[machoneman]

7. Trumpenfueher replies in 5-4-3-2-1.......

Maybe every single news organization, save one, will do the same.

[AJT]

8. Isn't this from a couple of years ago?

It all still rings true

[elleng]

9. Yes it is, and as it does, I thought it appropriate to post.

[procon]

10. This article is 3 years old.

Originally Published 4:02 p.m. PDT Sep. 29, 2016..

[Karadeniz]

12. I remember that! Too bad GOP ers always know better.

[erronis]

13. "Whether through indifference or ignorance" - they left out the real reason. Treason.

Genuflecting to geld. No matter who pays it. No matter if he needs to sell his soul and the country to obtain it.

Damn SOB. And damn those who made this happen.

I'm including some voting Americans.

And the groveling media.

Marketing $s.

Corrupt.

[Perseus]

14. This is from 2016...

I have to say that I am disappointed, I was hoping it was from today...yes, the same applies, but did anyone listen then?

[SergeStorms]

15. People from...

New York City could have told anyone that 50 years ago. He's not fit to be called human, let alone 'president'.

[aggiesal]

16. They left one off ...

These commitments include unwavering support for NATO allies, steadfast opposition to Russian aggression, and the absolute certainty that the United States will make good on its debts.

We abide by our commitments (i.e. Paris Accord, Iran Nuclear Deal)

What country will count on us, to uphold our commitments in the future?

[BlueMTexpat]

18. Anyone with an

IQ above single digits and who is sane agrees with this.

Unfortunately, too many fall into one category or both.