Opinions P.M.: Joaquin Castro just did Mitch McConnell a big favor

No, Mr. President. Hate is not a mental illness.; Trump is not a racist. His voters aren't either.

The Plum Line Joaquin Castro just did Mitch McConnell a big favor McConnell will never stop fighting to create a world with no contribution limits and no disclosure. By Paul Waldman · Read more No, Mr. President. Hate is not a mental illness. The suggestion otherwise only further stigmatizes and marginalizes those with mental disorders. By Pete Earley · Read more   Trump is not a racist. His voters aren't either. This offhand accusation has become frivolous. By Gary Abernathy · Read more   Cory Booker delivers an impassioned — and impressive — speech in Charleston The New Jersey senator speaks from the heart. By Jennifer Rubin · Read more   ADVERTISEMENT Trump's 'coalition of one' can't beat Iran and China The president's showdowns with rival countries are showing the limits of U.S. power. By Max Boot · Read more   Why it's wrong to credit racist appeals for the rise of Ronald Reagan We can't discount the role that economics and optimism played in the 1980 presidential race. By Marcus Witcher · Read more   Flu season is coming. The Trump administration isn't ready to protect migrant children from disease. Customs and Border Protection doesn't have the comprehensive plan it needs to keep more children in its care from dying of the flu. By Robert Gebelhoff · Read more   In a sane political world, the campaign would look like this Candidates, media and voters must do better. By Jennifer Rubin · Read more   Is an adversarial justice system compatible with good science? Dueling expert witnesses have resulted in too many wrongful convictions. Is there a better way? By Radley Balko · Read more   The Plum Line No institution of government is safe from Trump's corrupting influence The Justice Department is enlisted to keep his finances concealed. By Paul Waldman · Read more   Biden plays a unique role amidst tragedy He is our national grief counselor By Jennifer Rubin · Read more   How McConnell can shed his 'Moscow Mitch' label There's bipartisan support for an effort to try to stop the Nord Stream 2 pipeline. The only thing standing in the way is the Senate majority leader. By Josh Rogin · Read more   ADVERTISEMENT Recommended for you Get The Trailer newsletter News and insight on political campaigns around the country, from David Weigel. 435 districts. 50 states. Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings. Sign Up

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