The New York Times endorsed Democrat Hillary Clinton for the White House on Saturday, saying she was more qualified than Republican presidential rival Donald Trump to handle the challenges facing the United States.It described Ms. Clinton as ‘one of the most tenacious politicians of her generation’ and said she had displayed a command of policy and diplomatic nuance while building a reputation for grit and bipartisan cooperation.‘A lifetime’s commitment to solving problems in the real world qualifies Hillary Clinton for this job, and the country should put her to work,’ The Times said of the former Secretary of State and U.S. Senator from New York.It said Ms. Clinton’s mistakes had distorted perceptions of her character, but praised her work restoring U.S. credibility in foreign affairs as Secretary of State in President Barack Obama’s first term.