Opinions P.M.: Democrats’ boycott of the Barrett vote was egregious. It was also their best move.

CNN destroys coronavirus research showcased on Tucker Carlson's show; The extension of a nuclear treaty between the U.S. and Russia would be a crucial, responsible step; The Republicans crow about ignoring the American voter; Many companies pay nothing in taxes. The public has a right to know how they pull it off.; The GOP court-packing dream is now a reality. Democrats must be ready to fight back.; The arrest of a Mexican general should be a turning point for AMLO and the war on drugs; Trump guaranteed the election would be all about him; William Barr learns that kissing up to Trump always turns out badly; Will senior citizens finally abandon Trump?; Barr should appoint a special counsel to investigate the Hunter Biden allegations; How the Iran news actually undermines one of Trump's biggest lies; Obama reminds voters of a Trump-less America; Trump is making Martha McSally's life very difficult; Why Canadians should root for another Trump term; If we truly want to give thanks to our loved ones this Thanksgiving, it might be best not to see them; Pope Francis's comments in support of civil unions are an important stepping stone for LGBTQ rights; How big a Republican wipeout are we looking at?; After a year of trials, Bolivia seems to have gotten a do-over. It must make the most of it. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Sign up for this newsletter Read online Your afternoon dose of Post commentary and guest opinions.     (Ken Cedeno/Reuters) Democrats' boycott of the Barrett vote was egregious. It was also their best move. Protesting the legitimacy of the appointment and then abstaining is a political masterstroke. By Henry Olsen ●  Read more »   CNN destroys coronavirus research showcased on Tucker Carlson's show Host claimed that he lacked the wherewithal to evaluate the claims of a guest. Another media outlet decided to do the work. By Erik Wemple ●  Read more »   The extension of a nuclear treaty between the U.S. and Russia would be a crucial, responsible step The United States and Russia should seal the deal now to extend New START. By George P. Shultz, William J. Perry and Sam Nunn ●  Read more »   The Republicans crow about ignoring the American voter In a vote of 12-to-0, the Republican-controlled Senate Judiciary Committee to bring the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Senate floor. By Ann Telnaes ●  Read more »   Many companies pay nothing in taxes. The public has a right to know how they pull it off. There are two solutions that could achieve this. By Lawrence Summers and Natasha Sarin ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   The GOP court-packing dream is now a reality. Democrats must be ready to fight back. Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation is what the GOP has been working for, and Democrats can't waver on court reform. By Paul Waldman ●  Read more »   The arrest of a Mexican general should be a turning point for AMLO and the war on drugs The man they call 'El Padrino' has been detained. By León Krauze ●  Read more »   Trump guaranteed the election would be all about him Biden is entering the final presidential debate with a commanding lead. He can thank Trump for that. By Jennifer Rubin ●  Read more »   William Barr learns that kissing up to Trump always turns out badly How low can you go? By Tom Toles ●  Read more »   Will senior citizens finally abandon Trump? It looks as though seniors are ready to have an adult in charge. By Helaine Olen ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Barr should appoint a special counsel to investigate the Hunter Biden allegations White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows confirmed to me Wednesday morning that he has discussed the need for such a special counsel with President Trump. By Hugh Hewitt ●  Read more »   How the Iran news actually undermines one of Trump's biggest lies Trump's own director of national intelligence accidentally gives away the president's game. By Greg Sargent ●  Read more »   Obama reminds voters of a Trump-less America The former president skewered Trump in a jaunty and joyous speech. By Jennifer Rubin ●  Read more »   Trump is making Martha McSally's life very difficult She didn't make the state purple, but her election prospects will still suffer. By David Byler ●  Read more »   Why Canadians should root for another Trump term In two key policy areas — the North American economy and border security — Trump has been more successful than most people assume. By Michael Taube ●  Read more »   If we truly want to give thanks to our loved ones this Thanksgiving, it might be best not to see them We can't let our sacrifices up to this point be wasted. By Leana S. Wen ●  Read more »   Pope Francis's comments in support of civil unions are an important stepping stone for LGBTQ rights All people are entitled to enjoy the blessings of family life. By Editorial Board ●  Read more »   How big a Republican wipeout are we looking at? Trump and the GOP's geographic footprint is shrinking. By Jennifer Rubin ●  Read more »   After a year of trials, Bolivia seems to have gotten a do-over. It must make the most of it. A peaceful transfer of power is a good sign. By Editorial Board ●  Read more »     We think you'll like this newsletter Check out The Week in Ideas for thought-provoking opinions you may have missed amid the news of the week, delivered on Sundays. Sign up »

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