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'New York Times' gives its nod to Kerry

The New York Times endorsed John Kerry for president Sunday, becoming the first major US daily to announce its presidential preference, and was joined by small papers in the swing states of Ohio and Minnesota in backing the Democratic senator.

Kerry's 'wide knowledge and clear thinking' are the makings of 'a great chief executive,' The Times said in a lengthy editorial published 16 days before Americans head to the polls on November 2.