Vogue endorsed Hillary Clinton for president, becoming the latest publication to speak out on the 2016 race.

The fashion magazine has never endorsed a candidate before. But in an editorial published Tuesday, the magazine’s editors said they broke tradition due to the “profound stakes” of Donald Trump’s candidacy.

“Vogue has no history of political endorsements,” reads the editorial. “Editors in chief have made their opinions known from time to time, but the magazine has never spoken in an election with a single voice. Given the profound stakes of this one, and the history that stands to be made, we feel that should change.”

The editorial continues, “We understand that Clinton has not always been a perfect candidate, yet her fierce intelligence and considerable experience are reflected in policies and positions that are clear, sound, and hopeful.”

endorse (=back)　 （候補者）を支持する
prestigious　 有名な、一流の
break one's tradition　 伝統を破る
make one's political endorsement　 （特定の）候補者の支持を表明する
ahead of　 ～に先立って

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