Friday's Opinions [Nov 9, 2012]

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Friday, November 09, 2012 Charles Krauthammer The way forward Republicans do not need to radically change. Eugene Robinson A new America speaks In Obama's victory, voices against privilege. Michael Gerson Renewing the GOP Conservatives must reconstruct their appeal. Alan Charles Raul Reality-based Republicanism A little less ideological purity would strengthen the party. Fareed Zakaria The emerging America The election showed the U.S. at its best. Danielle Allen The god of electricity When the power goes out after a storm, we suddenly realize all it does. Richard D. Kahlenberg Economic affirmative action Superior to the current race-based system. Afghani Barakzai The plight of Afghan women U.S. withdrawal may put gains at risk. 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 Run, Joe, run (or at least fake it) Jonathan Bernstein Presidents do better in their second term when they're effectively bidding for another reelection. The blue state of Northern Virginia Lee Hockstader The GOP will keep losing the region until it fields credible centrists. PostScript: Gerson and changing the GOP Rachel Manteuffel Commenters see a complicated road ahead. 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