Thursday's Opinions [Nov 8, 2012]

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Thursday, November 08, 2012 Dana Milbank Pity the compromiser Will the GOP let its leaders work with Obama? Erskine Bowles Avoiding the fiscal cliff The pieces are in place to make a deal on deficit reduction before 2013. George F. Will A vote for contention The big winner was divided government. David Ignatius Obama's time to be bold Advice for the president's second term. Robert J. Samuelson The jobs test Better labor market was crucial for Obama. Tom Toles Tom Toles cartoon Click on the image for the full-size cartoon Post Partisan Gay marriage takes four steps forward Jonathan Capehart For the first time ever, voters said yes to marriage equality in four states. Needed now: Executive branch nomination reform Jonathan Bernstein The Senate should return to the days of allowing presidents their choice of personnel. PostScript: E.J. Dionne on Obama's victory Rachel Manteuffel Does the election settle that 'bitter argument'? 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