Romenesko

Grand Forks Herald
Instead of making endorsements, the Herald editorial board has posted transcripts of interviews with candidates. "All in all, I think this experiment has been a success, but to me, it just doesn't replace endorsements," says editor and publisher Mike Jacobs.
> Cranberg: Endorsements have marginal, if any, influence (Nieman)
> "Endorsements are an important part of the political process" (SN-L)
> SF Chron's Schwarzenegger endorsement prompts calls, letters (SFC)