Friday's Opinions [Sep 28, 2012]

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Friday, September 28, 2012 Charles Krauthammer Go large, Mitt When you're behind, playing it safe is fatal. Matt Miller It's the filibuster, stupid The debate question that must be asked. Eugene Robinson Republicans and reality: polls apart Conspiracy theories let them duck hard truths. Juan Williams Faded rage against Obamacare Obama has the upper hand on health care. Robert J. Samuelson A boon for Obama Consumer optimism is only good news for him. Michelle Rhee Turning against teachers unions Chicago highlighted Democrats' shift. Michael Gerson Still leaving our kids behind Obama institutionalizes lowered expectations. Ruth Marcus Raising taxes isn't enough A Democratic balanced-budget myth. John Delaney The risk of easy money There are many better ways to help the economy than lowering interest rates. Jeffrey H. Smith and John B. Bellinger III A legal hit on Iran What Obama should do first when responding to a nuclear threat. Tom Toles Tom Toles cartoon Click on the image for the full-size cartoon Ann Telnaes Ann Telnaes Animation Click on the image to watch the animation Post Partisan What exactly do Ryan's charts mean? Jonathan Bernstein His argument against debt is undercut by the very facts he presents. PostScript: Dionne and the Sargent Theorem Rachel Manteuffel Readers respond to a columnist's blog post about the conventional wisdom. Should Mormon voters shun Romney? Stephen Stromberg Harry Reid says that the LDS in Nevada understand that Romney "is not the face of Mormonism." 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