The Detroit Free Press has endorsed Ohio Gov. John Kasich in Michigan’s upcoming GOP presidential primary, calling him the “one reasonable choice” remaining in the 2016 field.

“President Kasich? We'd hardly stand up and cheer. But among the choices available on GOP side, it's the best outcome available,” the newspaper’s editorial board wrote Sunday.

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While the newspaper acknowledged that Kasich is not a moderate “by any stretch of the imagination,” it praised his more nuanced approach to issues like climate change, Medicaid expansion and the educational standards in Common Core.

It also cited his willingness to “break step with Republican ranks” to oppose extreme views that have come to dominate the 2016 race, largely because of GOP front-runner Donald Trump Donald John TrumpHR McMaster says president's policy to withdraw troops from Afghanistan is 'unwise' Cast of 'Parks and Rec' reunite for virtual town hall to address Wisconsin voters Biden says Trump should step down over coronavirus response MORE.

Kasich picked up the endorsement about a week before the state’s primary on March 8.

While the newspaper’s support gives him a boost, he remains far behind in polls in Michigan and all other upcoming primary states. He is behind Trump in polls even in his own state, which heads to the polls on March 15.

The Detroit Free Press also endorsed Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton Hillary Diane Rodham ClintonHillicon Valley: FBI chief says Russia is trying to interfere in election to undermine Biden | Treasury Dept. sanctions Iranian government-backed hackers The Hill's Campaign Report: Arizona shifts towards Biden | Biden prepares for drive-in town hall | New Biden ad targets Latino voters FBI chief says Russia is trying to interfere in election to undermine Biden MORE on Sunday, praising her as the “best choice” for Democrats.

"Clinton alone possesses the experience, maturity and pragmatic managerial instincts to navigate the rocky road to 2020," the editorial board wrote.