Throughout the fall campaign, the Republican Nunes has focused his ire at The Bee, slamming this newspaper for allegedly supporting Janz and having a supposed “leftist, liberal, socialist” agenda.

The truth is The Bee’s Editorial Board had not arrived at a recommendation pending interviews with the candidates to size them up. The Bee sent two invitations to Nunes to attend such a meeting; not once did he reply. Janz, by contrast, made time to sit down and discuss the issues. For that reason — and more — he has earned the recommendation.

Really? The first reason they list for endorsing their choice is because he is the only one who filled out their questionnaire? That sounds downright Better Business Bureau...

And before that, they're sure to point out that the guy they didn't endorse is sharply critical of the paper.

And this is their own editorial! They could have led with substantial position issues and values, but instead they chose these weak and suspect items to lead with. Astonishing...