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Most of us have to separate our professional and personal lives every day too. That does not mean that we don't vote

@SportShotChris Wide agreement reporters should not DONATE to candidates - but SECRET support (voting) is OK? Why?

Voting is the manifestation of the "secret support" that already resides in the hearts of reporters.

Refusing to vote does not change any "secret support" as you put it. It just pretends it isn't there.

OK. Obviously I have no response to a fact-free allegation that "reporters have secret favorites."

I am confused by your claim - show me a reporter that doesn't truly have an opinion on this race.

Anyone without an opinion in this race is lying to themselves or has no business reporting.

I love this:"Which are you: lying, corrupt, or incompetent?" I'll take "incompetent" and sign off

What, no, are being satirical?

nope. I don't vote (except DC mayor). I cover these people; whoever wins, it is my job to watchdog.

but you live in this country - is your job before your country?

no- my job is how I serve the nation. I provide readers information about their government, giving them power to make choices

So, am I ignorant of some universal journalistic "integrity for nation" clause or just your version of it?

it's a running debate among reporters, a personal ethical decision. I believe it means I referee; I don't root.

@lhorwich @USATODAY right, because being a reporter blinds you to the issues facing this country