Obama’s Democratic supporters would argue that no one could have succeeded in what he inherited, that the nation’s problems were far more severe than anyone could handle in four years.
We respectfully disagree. On the central issue that will define his presidency — a stalled U.S. economy weighed down by crushing annual deficits and accumulated debt — Obama showed himself to be less leader than follower. While he expended his political capital on new government programs, unemployment stayed at debilitating heights.
For that reason, this newspaper recommends Republican challenger Mitt Romney for president.
I'm wondering if this might be the tip of the iceberg? Given the herd instinct of journalists, perhaps other dailies will endorse Romney if only to refute the widespread and accurate perception that they have been in the tank for Obama since 2008.

