Wednesday's Opinions [Nov 14, 2012]

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Wednesday, November 14, 2012 Dana Milbank The Confederacy of Takers Let those poor red states secede. Kathleen Parker Wait to pass judgment While the "Real Generals of Kabul" sounds funny, Petraeus and Allen's troubles are serious business. David Ignatius The post-Petraeus era The CIA must return to its intel-gathering roots. Harold Meyerson The GOP's creative edge Party holds House thanks to gerrymandering. Katrina vanden Heuvel The wrong 'bargain' Proposed fiscal deals don't pass muster. 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 PostScript: Cohen and Petrayals Rachel Manteuffel Is this really a scandal? Readers respond. Once again, fewer dynastic senators Jonathan Bernstein Nepotism in the Senate appears to be in decline. Mitt Romney's legacy: No 'Romneyists' Jonathan Capehart Everyone knows where the GOP stands even if they haven't a clue where Romney does. 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