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Packing the Supreme Court is a terrible idea. Here's a compromise. Whatever happens, it's up to Congress to preserve the court's judicial independence. By Henry Olsen · Read more Time for the left to join Michelle Bachelet in condemning Venezuela's abuses It's far harder for Maduro's regime to deny and obfuscate the words of Bachelet than those of Mike Pompeo. By Francisco Toro · Read more   The worst reason ever not to run for president Very few presidents had any chance to win. By Jennifer Rubin · Read more   Why the 'grown men' of Fox News are obsessed with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Why are they so, so interested in her? By Erik Wemple · Read more   The 2020 race is on — between the commentariat and the modelers Lest we forget, Trump surprised the commentariat before. By Megan McArdle · Read more     ADVERTISEMENT   The Plum Line So will we 'lock up' Ivanka and Jared for violating government email policy? All the savvy people know what happened in 2016 was just a put-on. If only they admitted it then. By Paul Waldman · Read more   Each candidate must diagnose what's ailing the U.S. Don't let them get by with mushy answers. By Jennifer Rubin · Read more   Outlook No one likes the SAT. It's still the fairest thing about admissions. Eliminating standardized testing would remove the one admissions criterion that can prevent fraud and increase social mobility. By Jonathan Wai, Matt Brown and Christopher Chabris · Read more   Every report on past presidential scandal was a warning. Why didn't we listen? Robert Mueller's predecessors investigated Watergate, Iran-contra and Bill Clinton. They warned that checks and balances aren't enough. By Carlos Lozada · Read more   Women don't need to settle for second fiddle No female politician should signal that the VP spot is good enough. By Jennifer Rubin · Read more     ADVERTISEMENT   PostEverything 'Jexodus' is a GOP fantasy. That doesn't mean Jews will vote Democratic forever. History isn't destiny. By Matthew Boxer · Read more   The Plum Line The Trump scam has officially hit rock bottom How the attacks on John McCain reveal the massive scam festering at the core of Trump's presidency. By Greg Sargent · Read more   What 2020 Democrats and Richard Nixon have in common Plus: Could you be any more obvious, Larry Hogan? By The Ranking Committee · Read more   A missed opportunity in Virginia to embrace renewable energy Access to a competitive energy marketplace makes Virginia attractive to other large companies and allows these companies to manage their electricity needs and sustainability goals. By Joe Rinzel · Read more   The worst reason ever not to run for president Very few presidents had any chance to win. By Jennifer Rubin · Read more   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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