The New York Times's editorial board endorsed Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican John Kasich as they seek to become their parties' nominees in the US presidential election, calling Clinton one of the most "deeply qualified presidential candidates in modern history."
Clinton, a front-runner facing a strong challenge from Senator Bernie Sanders, and Kasich, who has only dimly registered in the polls, received the endorsements from one of the nation's largest newspapers two days before voters in Iowa hold the first nominating contest for the November 8 election.
"Mr Sanders does not have the breadth of experience or policy ideas that Mrs Clinton offers," the board wrote, after praising him for making important points about economic inequality and foreign policy.
Kasich, the governor of Ohio, was the only candidate in the crowded Republican field the board said it was able to stomach.
It said Kasich had "been capable of compromise and believes in the ability of government to improve lives."
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