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The New York Times in an editorial last week discouraged John Kasich and Bernie Sanders from dropping out of the race.

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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- A New York Times editorial last week pushed John Kasich and Bernie Sanders to remain in the presidential race. Both candidates trail frontrunners in the parties, and both seem unlikely to win. But their respective candidacies have appeal.

Here's what the Times had to say about Sanders:

"Sanders has voiced the concerns and energized millions of young people, many of them voting for the first time. His candidacy has forced the party to go deeper on addressing issues like wealth inequality, college tuition costs and the toll of globalization -- important points of distinction with Republicans."

And this is the Times' take on Kasich:

"Kasich is not an exciting candidate, or even a political moderate. But he is the most sane-sounding individual in the Republican field, and has been from the start. Unlike his rivals, he's shown a willingness to play by the rules. His presence in the race offers moderate Republicans a palatable alternative in the primaries and caucuses, and also if there is a real fight at the convention."