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Ignatius: Russia didn’t win in Syria, so much as Trump gave in
But Putin has made the most of Trump’s pull-out by using the leverage and diplomacy we once employed.
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Harrop: Democrats letting details bog down health care debate
The pros and cons of Medicare for All are difficult to express. General goals are a simple message.
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McArdle: Why Trump’s removal by Senate isn’t so unthinkable
His support among congressional Republicans is broad, but it’s shallow enough that it can turn.
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Parker: Court’s integrity matters supremely to 2020 voters
Democrats should share their thoughts on nominees but steer clear of lists that favor politics over law.
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Robinson: Pelosi steps up as Trump abdicates responsibilities
Trump shows no interest in his most crucial duties. Enter Pelosi, who now fills the leadership void.
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Petri: The Secret Life of Mitt-y Romney, aka Pierre Delecto
Who else but the fearless Delecto could tweet measured criticsm of the president and praise for Mitt?
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Harrop: Regardless of party, identity politics have no appeal
Those who think they can win certain blocs of voters by appealing to race ignore their issues.
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Saunders: Trump is no warmonger, but he may be worse
In allowing Turkey to invade Syria, Trump has ceded control to Russia and endangered national security.
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McArdle: We could use a real health care wonk; Warren isn’t it
In Tuesday night’s debate, when pressed on funding Medicare for All, she avoided the tax realities.
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Petri: Until I deny it, of course, there was a quid pro quo
But isn’t my honesty — as brief as it will be — refreshingly superior to those who hide…
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McArdle: Democrats, focus first on patient care, then bills
The candidates ought to consider The Cleveland Clinic, which was a model for the ACA’s reforms.
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Parker: Now that truth is out, Mulvaney can get some sleep
A freed conscience — and a change in employment — should help the acting chief of staff rest…
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Robinson: Trump’s in tailspin and taking nation down with him
His dealings with Turkey and Ukraine are only the latest proof he is not fit to serve as…
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Petri: How lucky are we to have a president who owns hotels?
Sure, he stands to make some money, but how else would we give world leaders a case of…
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Schwab: Some obvious questions we sadly know the answers to
Take your pick of concerns about Trump’s actions; his supporters are bothered by none of it.
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Harrop: Coal-producing states don’t have to die with coal
State and national policies are keeping them in an environmentally and economically destructive rut.
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Editorial: Hilt should follow Spencer as Lake Stevens mayor
Kurt Hilt and Brett Gailey have experience valuable to the city, but Hilt is the best fit as…
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McArdle: As much as candidates, voters need to reassess
With the economy in Trump’s favor, Democrats need to show voters they can be good economic stewards.
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Ignatius: More aid for Lebanon could restore Mideast balance
The U.S. withdrawal from Syria has ceded power to a Russian-backed axis. Remaining allies need our help.