Alignment: The New York Times is widely characterized as the flagship left-of-center major U.S. newspaper, with editorial endorsements and op-ed posture consistently aligned with the Democratic Party and progressive movements.
Summary
The New York Times is one of the most prominent liberal-leaning U.S. news institutions, endorsing Democratic presidential candidates and publishing a left-of-center editorial board.
Claims & Sources
Claim 1: The New York Times has consistently endorsed Democratic presidential candidates.
Sources: NY Post — NYT endorsement coverage