Friday's Opinions [Aug 24, 2012]

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Friday, August 24, 2012 Charles Krauthammer The Cordesman criteria The sagest advice for facing Iran. Eugene Robinson The GOP's unexpected storm Todd Akin pushes abortion to the fore. Michael Gerson Akin exposes his hubris The Senate candidate is not a victim. Harold Meyerson 2012 needs a Teddy What both parties are missing. Michael R. Bloomberg and George P. Mitchell Keep fracking safe Clean extraction is essential to our energy future. Michael O'Hanlon and James Steinberg Going beyond 'Air-Sea Battle' It belongs in a broader security strategy. Henri J. Barkey The U.S. shouldn't bomb Syria Any post-Assad role would be marginal. 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 Elizabeth Warren on health care and religion E.J. Dionne A partial transcript of my interview with her. Akin more likely to stick it out — and lose Jonathan Bernstein He has been rejected by most of the GOP, with the exception of the faction most concerned with abortion. When ballgames go into overtime Rachel Manteuffel Readers react to the prospect of stranded Nationals fans 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