Friday's Opinions: Trump’s pragmatic pledge to the GOP

Trump's pragmatic pledge to the GOPThe GOP's self-defeating budget flawWhy the Robert McDonnell case is a threat to the ConstitutionThe horrific results of Obama's failure in SyriaWhy Clinton remains inevitable — almostCriticism of cops as a back-handed complimentBenjamin Netanyahu faces a stark dilemma in the Iran nuclear dealRepublican candidates bash China at our own peril

View in your Web browser Trump's pragmatic pledge to the GOP By Eugene Robinson How will his supporters take his public agreement to support the GOP nominee?  Read full article » Latest Columns Catherine Rampell The GOP's self-defeating budget flaw Many Republican funding cuts would increase deficits in the long run.  Read full column » C. Boyden Gray Why the Robert McDonnell case is a threat to the Constitution The Supreme Court must curb the overreach that could erode the power of anticorruption laws.  Read full column » Michael Gerson The horrific results of Obama's failure in Syria What explains the president's high tolerance for humiliation and mass atrocities?  Read full column » Charles Krauthammer Why Clinton remains inevitable — almost One scenario could stop the Clinton juggernaut. But it's unlikely to take place.  Read full column » Charles Lane Criticism of cops as a back-handed compliment When crime rates plummet, space opens up for a more nuanced discussion of crime-control policy.  Read full column » David Ignatius Benjamin Netanyahu faces a stark dilemma in the Iran nuclear deal Will the Israeli leader try to rebuild bipartisan relations in Washington or cozy up to Republican candidates?  Read full column » Fareed Zakaria Republican candidates bash China at our own peril The GOP rhetoric on China, Mexico and immigration reveals a breakdown of vision and discipline.  Read full column » Editorial Cartoons Tom Toles Thursday’s cartoon: We have some astonishing advice for Europe and its refugees Cartoon for Sept. 3, 2015. Ann Telnaes Scott Walker wants a wall along Canada’s border Such a wall might not create the effect in cross-border traffic Walker intended.   The Post recommends: Wonkbook Your daily cheat sheet on economic and domestic policy from Wonkblog, delivered to your inbox. Sign me up   The Post’s View Europe responds to desperate refugees with razor wire and racism By Editorial Board The response to the crisis from European nations almost beggars belief.  Read full editorial » Kim Davis is off to jail for refusing to do her job By Editorial Board Refusal to issue same-sex marriage licenses is not an expression of religious liberty.  Read full editorial » Traffic cameras save lives By Editorial Board A new study should convince more jurisdictions to put cameras on their streets.  Read full editorial » Latest Blogs Hillary Clinton interview: When it helps to have Andrea Mitchell on your team By Erik Wemple Who else remembered about Clinton's 20th Beijing anniversary?   Read full article » The Insiders: The murder spike in America’s cities is part of the Obama legacy By Ed Rogers President Obama and his fellow Democrats either remained silent or joined the chorus when radicals in their own party called for less incarceration, fewer arrests and a pullback of police presence in high-crime communities.   Read full article » Happy Hour Roundup By Paul Waldman Our nightly wrap-up of news and opinion.  Read full article » Trump attacks Ben Carson By Jennifer Rubin The risk in taking on a low-key, devout Christian.  Read full article » Mail Online sues Gawker for defamation over first-person piece By Erik Wemple Alleges that story defamed the outlet with false accusations about its business model.   Read full article » Trump signed the pledge. What story does his handwriting tell? By Alexandra Petri He signed, I think, but possibly he just drew a big squiggly.   Read full article »               You received this e-mail because you signed up for the Friday's Opinions newsletter. For additional free newsletters or to manage your newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this e-mail has been sent to you in error, or you no longer wish to receive e-mail from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2015 The Washington Post  |  1150 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20071