Wednesday's Opinions [Aug 29, 2012]

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Wednesday, August 29, 2012 Harold Meyerson The South rises, again The ghosts of Dixie return in the modern GOP. Dana Milbank The Ron Paul revolt Just the latest crisis Romney failed to control. Ruth Marcus The likability gap How Romney's challenge is similar to Reagan's. Katrina vanden Heuvel Preserving privilege It's what makes the Romney-Ryan ticket tick. Kathleen Parker Bobby Jindal's moment He may be the world's happiest Republican. Tom Toles Tom Toles cartoon Click on the image for the full-size cartoon Post Partisan A night for "Love" Jonathan Capehart Three speeches had a common theme — of sorts. Mitt Romney, still inhuman Stephen Stromberg In Ann Romney's speech, a reminder of her husband's greatest strength — and weakness. Chris Christie is NOT a truthteller Matt Miller Political courage means telling your base what it doesn't want to hear. 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