A bit of a surprise since the newspaper leans left, but the Harrisburg Patriot-News, one of Pennsylvania's most influential newspapers, is backing Republican David Freed for Pennsylvania Attorney General, saying he would do the best job as the state's top law enforcement official.

From the Patriot-News endorsement editorial:

"Having Freed in our backyard has given The Patriot-News a close look at how he conducts himself. He has gone after Republicans and Democrats and independents.

In short, he has kept a professional eye on prosecuting criminals, regardless of who they are or where they come from. We believe he will do the same as attorney general."

Read the full editorial at the newspaper's website.