The Irish-American newspaper Irish Voice endorsed Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton today, saying no other candidate matches her "sterling record" on Irish issues.
The New York-based newspaper said the former First Lady, whose main rival Barack Obama was endorsed by Senator Ted Kennedy this week, supported the peace process and was a strong advocate for immigration reform.
It also said it was a pity "that both come along in the same election" as there were "many extraordinary attributes in both candidates".
The endorsement read: "Her record on issues of importance to the Irish American community is crystal clear.
"She was with her husband every step of the way during his intervention in the Irish peace process, without which there would never have been the successful resolution that we're currently witnessing in Northern Ireland.
"In her own right she played a significant role, visiting Ireland seven times and creating cross community goodwill which lasted long after her trips were over.
"Clinton is also a clear advocate for immigration reform and attended three different rallies held by the Irish Lobby for Immigration Reform, and spoke passionately on the subject."
It went on: "For his part Obama has obviously had far less sustained contact with the activist Irish American community and its issues, but there is little doubt he is fully committed to immigration reform and would continue to be so if elected to the White House.
"However, it would be impossible for him to match the sterling record of Hillary Clinton on Irish issues. She has our complete support and endorsement."