Friday's Opinions [Dec 14, 2012]

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Friday, December 14, 2012 Susan Rice Why I made the right call The U.N. ambassador says nominating her for secretary of state would exacerbate a political football. Charles Krauthammer The right-to-work dilemma Globalization forces workers to make a wrenching choice. David Ignatius The case for John Kerry at State After Susan Rice's withdrawal, why the senator would be a good fit at the State Department. Andrew Cuomo, Chris Christie and Dannel P. Malloy Still awaiting storm relief Congress has failed to act promptly after Hurricane Sandy, in contrast to Katrina and other rescue efforts. Ruth Marcus So long, cooperation Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder finds the middle ground tough to occupy. Eugene Robinson Get ready to jump Peering over the edge of the "fiscal cliff." Michael Gerson Losing our black youth President Obama could brighten his second term with initiatives to help a lost generation. Caroline H. Little Let broadcasters invest in newspapers A pre-Google policy prevents radio, TV owners from investing in print media in the same city. Jane Harman The art of compromise in Egypt Partisans on both sides need to learn that a good deal will leave everyone a little unhappy. 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 An ugly end to Rice's non-nomination Ruth Marcus The lengthy public twisting-in-the-wind process reflected badly on nearly everyone involved. The best deal on filibuster reform Jonathan Bernstein Democrats shouldn't fear a good compromise on filibuster reform -- but they should be prepared to act if no deal can be reached The ignoble hounding of Susan Rice Jonathan Capehart Three senators belittled her experience, questioned her competence and wondered about her temperament for a job that she was only rumored to be considered for. 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