Newspaper endorsements in the 2004 presidential campaign between President Bush, a Republican, and Sen. John Kerry, a Democrat.

Bush:

• The Chicago Tribune endorsed Bush today.

“There is much the current president could have done differently over the last four years. … But for his resoluteness on the defining challenge of our age — a resoluteness John Kerry has not been able to demonstrate — the Chicago Tribune urges the re-election of George W. Bush as president of the United States.”

• The Carlsbad Current-Argus, Carlsbad, N.M., endorsed Bush today.

“We believe President Bush should be re-elected because he is better prepared to lead the war on terror. We believe his firm conviction and stalwart stance to pursue the terrorists and destroy them is the only way America can navigate toward a secure tomorrow.”

• Rocky Mountain News, Denver, endorsed Bush Saturday.

“If it weren’t for 9/11, the 2004 presidential campaign would be a weary reprise of the one four years ago, with John Kerry substituting for Al Gore. … What was different four years ago, of course, is that America was not at war. Now it is, and George W. Bush’s vision for American foreign policy is a major reason we support him.”

Kerry:

• The New York Times endorsed Kerry today.

“We have been impressed with Mr. Kerry’s wide knowledge and clear thinking — something that became more apparent once he was reined in by that two-minute debate light. He is blessedly willing to re-evaluate decisions when conditions change. … He strikes us, above all, as a man with a strong moral core.”

• The Star Tribune, Minneapolis, endorsed Kerry today.

“Kerry knows how to effectively join with U.S. allies to leverage the vast power of international will. … Kerry’s approach demonstrates maturity, nuance and thoughtfulness. Those qualities don’t always play well in campaign sound bites. But they will serve America exceedingly well in the Oval Office.”

• Dayton Daily News, Dayton, Ohio, endorsed Kerry today.

“John Kerry is a credible, prepared, likely choice for a nation that should expect more sophistication, more skill, less failure and more focus on the problems of the American mainstream than George W. Bush has offered.”