Opinions P.M.: Eight debate questions Joe Biden should be required to answer

Why an IVF bill is the next fault line for the French republic; Trump's blunder in Syria is irreparable; Why the Democratic candidates need to start talking about the Supreme Court; For Trump, it's all 'Whistle while you work'; Republicans have no red line for Trump; Ronan Farrow's dark memoir puts the media at the center of intersecting conspiracies; What Elizabeth Warren must do to secure front-runner status; How Evo Morales running again — and again — undermines Bolivia's democracy; It's time we hear the unvarnished truth from Jim Mattis; Getting rid of Columbus Day entirely is a sad development; Administration enablers cannot justify remaining in office; 'Mister America' is the devastating Trump satire America deserves; Once again, Trump chooses the stupidest path

Sign up for this newsletter Read online Your afternoon dose of Post commentary and guest opinions.       (Melina Mara/The Washington Post) Eight debate questions Joe Biden should be required to answer Why do you think Burisma hired your son and paid him such massive sums? By Marc Thiessen  ●  Read more » Why an IVF bill is the next fault line for the French republic Outside of France, the bill — and the reaction to it from the French public — has been met with bemusement. By Camille Robcis  ●  Read more » Trump's blunder in Syria is irreparable This time, Trump's incompetence is costing lives. By Editorial Board  ●  Read more » Why the Democratic candidates need to start talking about the Supreme Court No issue is more important, and Tuesday's debate is a good place to start. By Paul Waldman  ●  Read more » For Trump, it's all 'Whistle while you work' 'Release the hounds' time? By Tom Toles  ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Republicans have no red line for Trump John Kasich sets the bar for Republicans. By Jennifer Rubin  ●  Read more » Ronan Farrow's dark memoir puts the media at the center of intersecting conspiracies 'Catch and Kill' follows a reporter's noirish road to uncovering alleged sexual misconduct at NBC and in Hollywood. By Elizabeth Bruenig  ●  Read more » What Elizabeth Warren must do to secure front-runner status She's the candidate to beat. By Jennifer Rubin  ●  Read more »   How Evo Morales running again — and again — undermines Bolivia's democracy If Morales is reelected on Oct. 20, he will govern from a position of political and economic weakness, a reality he has yet to confront. By Ben Raderstorf and Michael J. Camilleri  ●  Read more » ADVERTISEMENT It's time we hear the unvarnished truth from Jim Mattis He misunderstands his duty as an American citizen By Jennifer Rubin  ●  Read more » Getting rid of Columbus Day entirely is a sad development The holiday should celebrate the advancement of Western civilization, warts and all. By Henry Olsen  ●  Read more » Administration enablers cannot justify remaining in office You cannot honestly say you are making things better By Jennifer Rubin  ●  Read more » 'Mister America' is the devastating Trump satire America deserves The real fantasy is seeing Trump's approach to politics fail. By David Weigel  ●  Read more »   Once again, Trump chooses the stupidest path The president has a unique ability to make difficult situations worse. By Paul Waldman  ●  Read more » We think you'll like this newsletter Check out The 5-Minute Fix for a weekday afternoon cheat sheet on the impeachment inquiry — and other big political stories — that can be read in 5 minutes. Sign up »

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