Opinions P.M.: Why traditional conservatives should root for Biden’s success

Afghan lives ruined or lost will be part of Biden's legacy; The Senate is a horror show; California's recall election is a chance to end the state's cycle of dysfunction; The reckoning may have finally come for MAGA governors. But at what cost?; The GOP strategy for retaking power is about to take an ugly new turn; Biden will host an international summit on 'democratic renewal.' He should start at home.; Cartoon by Lisa Benson; CNN's Brian Stelter continues shilling for Chris Cuomo; The Jan. 6 select committee is about more than just Jan. 6; The destructive militant group sowing chaos across Africa; The eviction moratorium limbo laid bare the system's extreme dysfunction; The 'Cuomosexual' phenomenon was disgraceful. We're politicians' bosses, not their fans.; It's not the heat. It's the existential dread.; The Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue's models are diverse. Their poses are not. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Sign up for this newsletter Read online Your afternoon dose of Post commentary and guest opinions.     (Demetrius Freeman/The Washington Post) Why traditional conservatives should root for Biden's success The president is fighting a rear-guard action to save political rationality. By Michael Gerson ●  Read more »   Afghan lives ruined or lost will be part of Biden's legacy The United States was stalemated, not defeated. There's a difference — and how big a difference may soon become tragically apparent. By the Editorial Board ●  Read more »   The Senate is a horror show Don't be fooled by the fact that they passed one bill; the Senate still makes everything worse. By Paul Waldman ●  Read more »   California's recall election is a chance to end the state's cycle of dysfunction Gavin Newsom is at the center of too many Golden State storms. By Hugh Hewitt ●  Read more »   The reckoning may have finally come for MAGA governors. But at what cost? Unnecessary deaths and hospitalizations will be their legacy. By Jennifer Rubin ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   The GOP strategy for retaking power is about to take an ugly new turn Why Republicans can focus largely on lathering up their base and still win in 2022. By Greg Sargent ●  Read more »   Biden will host an international summit on 'democratic renewal.' He should start at home. Let's hope the event will be more than a dog and pony show. By Jennifer Rubin ●  Read more »   Cartoon by Lisa Benson A guest editorial cartoon. Read more »   CNN's Brian Stelter continues shilling for Chris Cuomo Longtime media correspondent tells Stephen Colbert that there's 'no page' in the ethics manual addressing the Cuomos' sitaution. By Erik Wemple ●  Read more »   The Jan. 6 select committee is about more than just Jan. 6 The committee needs a new name and broader mandate By Jennifer Rubin ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   The destructive militant group sowing chaos across Africa Boko Haram is a security threat that continues to destroy lives and livelihoods daily across the region, though it remains a blind spot in much of the international coverage and attention. By Bulama Bukarti ●  Read more »   The eviction moratorium limbo laid bare the system's extreme dysfunction To ensure stable housing for all, eviction courts require urgent and fundamental redesign. By Emily A. Benfer, Antonia K. Fasanelli, Rasheedah Phillips and Kathryn Sabbeth ●  Read more »     Opinions you may have missed (Brittainy Newman/AP) The 'Cuomosexual' phenomenon was disgraceful. We're politicians' bosses, not their fans. Fandom is about worship. Citizenship is about accountability. By Alyssa Rosenberg ●  Read more »   It's not the heat. It's the existential dread. Record-breaking temperatures feed another sensation just as oppressive. By Charlie Warzel ●  Read more »   The Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue's models are diverse. Their poses are not. The latest issue combines forward-thinking inclusivity within backward-looking gender norms. Can we please stop this annual nonsense? By Kate Cohen ●  Read more »   Get breaking news alerts, offline reading lists and more. Download the app     We think you'll like this newsletter Check out Follow Eugene Robinson for email alerts every time Eugene publishes a new opinion column. Sign up »

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