'The Arizona Republic' Passionately Responds To Threats Of Violence After Their Endorsement Of Hillary Clinton

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Conservative newspaper 'The Arizona Republic' endorsed Hillary Clinton a few weeks ago, and since the annoucement they have been subjected to countless threats of violence. Here are quotes from their moving defense.

“More than a year ago, The Republic’s editorial board began taking a stand against the actions and positioning of Donald Trump. In piece after piece, we made it clear that his principles weren’t conservative. They were bad for the party, bad for Arizona, dangerous for America.”

— The Arizona Republic, azcentral.com

Tagged: Election 2016, Editorials

“Over the many months of the campaign, we found ourselves with this question: Endorse no one, or endorse a Democrat for the first time in our history? We made our choice soberly. We knew it would be unpopular with many people. We knew that, although we had clearly stated our objections to Trump, it w…”

— The Arizona Republic, azcentral.com

Tagged: Election 2016, Editorials

“And then the reaction started pouring in. Threats against our business. Threats against our people. So, what is the response? What is the correct response to any of the vile threats against me? What is the correct response to the more disturbing actions and words directed against so many others? I'v…”

— The Arizona Republic, azcentral.com

Tagged: Election 2016, Editorials

“To the anonymous caller who invoked the name of Don Bolles — he’s the Republic reporter who was assassinated by a car bomb 40 years ago — and threatened that more of our reporters would be blown up because of the endorsement, I give you Kimberly. She is the young woman who answered the phone when yo…”

— The Arizona Republic, azcentral.com

Tagged: Election 2016, Editorials

“To those who said we should be shut down, burned down, who said they hoped we would cease to exist under a new presidential administration, I give you Nicole. She is our editor who directs the news staff, independent of our endorsements. After your threats, Nicole put on her press badge and walked w…”

— The Arizona Republic, azcentral.com

Tagged: Election 2016, Editorials

“To those of you who have said that someone who disagrees with you deserves to be punished, I give you Phil. Our editorial page editor is a lifelong Republican, a conservative and a patriot. He was an early voice of reason, arguing calmly that Donald Trump didn't represent the values of the party he…”

— The Arizona Republic, azcentral.com

Tagged: Election 2016, Editorials

“To those of you who have spit on, threatened with violence, screamed at and bullied the young people going door-to-door selling subscriptions, I give you those dozens of young men and women themselves. Many sell subscriptions to work their way through school. Most were too frightened to share even t…”

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Tagged: Election 2016, Editorials

“To those of you who have invoked the name of longtime publisher Gene Pulliam, saying he is spinning in his grave, I give you his wife, Nina. After reporter Don Bolles was targeted by a bomber for doing his job, Nina Pulliam wept at his hospital bed. He died there slowly over 12 days. The Pulliams un…”

— The Arizona Republic, azcentral.com

Tagged: Election 2016, Editorials

“To all the other people who we heard from, who thanked us for our courage and our bravery, or who were bold enough to disagree with us on principle — the people who didn’t threaten to bomb our homes or harm our families — I have something for you, too. To you, I give my gratitude. I’m grateful that…”

— The Arizona Republic, azcentral.com

Tagged: Election 2016, Editorials