Monday's Opinions [Jul 30, 2012]

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Monday, July 30, 2012 Fred Hiatt A blocking election The rationale is the frightening specter of an enemy win. E.J. Dionne Jr. The go-for-broke election The right's bet on mainstreaming their ideas. Robert J. Samuelson Behind the economic pessimism There is a loss of faith in economic ideas. Charles Krauthammer Bust-gate Waiting for an apology over furious blog post. Tom Toles Tom Toles cartoon Click on the image for the full-size cartoon Ann Telnaes Click on the image to watch the animation Post Partisan Romney replicates Pataki's strategy Jonathan Capehart Mitt Romney's 2012 presidential campaign is very similar to George Pataki's successful 1994 campaign for N.Y. governor. Krauthammer in two media Rachel Manteuffel His column was trumped by his TV appearance. Beyond Romney's Olympic troubles E.J. Dionne Jr. Does this trip make any sense at all for Romney? Get The Washington Post, your way. Want to stay on top of the latest news, features, commentary and more? Here's how: Mobile: Alerts: Social Media: Applications Web site E-mail SMS RSS Feeds Facebook Twitter SEND TO A FRIEND UNSUBSCRIBE E-NEWSLETTER CENTER GET HELP Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071 ©2012 The Washington Post Privacy Policy