Morning Jolt: How Should We Respond to Saudi Arabia?

Making the click-through worthwhile: the hunt for a proportional response to the Saudis over Jamal Khashoggi's death that sends a clear message but doesn't blow up the relationship between Washington and Riyadh; why some of Bernie Sanders's team from 2016 doesn't want to see a Bernie Sanders 2020 bid; why the conventional wisdom about the Senate elections is changing so rapidly; and South Dakota's gubernatorial race becomes a family affair.

The Saudi Question

If people want to argue that Jamal Khashoggi's death is being treated differently because he was a member of the news media, wrote for the Washington Post, and had a lot of friends in the U.S. foreign-policy media establishment, well . . . welcome to the real world. If you kill somebody who wrote for the Post, then the Post is going to write about that murder a lot. This is personal to them. You would react more strongly if a friend or co-worker was killed than if it happened to some guy who lived on the other side of town.

President Trump emphasized that Khashoggi was not a U.S. citizen but he was a lawful permanent resident ...

October 18 2018

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How Should We Respond to Saudi Arabia? Jim Geraghty Making the click-through worthwhile: the hunt for a proportional response to the Saudis over Jamal Khashoggi's death that sends a clear message but doesn't blow up the relationship between Washington and Riyadh; why some of Bernie Sanders's team from 2016 doesn't want to see a Bernie Sanders 2020 bid; why the conventional wisdom about the Senate elections is changing so rapidly; and South Dakota's gubernatorial race becomes a family affair. The Saudi Question If people want to argue that Jamal Khashoggi's death is being treated differently because he was a member of the news media, wrote for the Washington Post, and had a lot of friends in the U.S. foreign-policy media establishment, well . . . welcome to the real world. If you kill somebody who wrote for the Post, then the Post is going to write about that murder a lot. This is personal to them. You would react more strongly if a friend or co-worker was killed than if it happened to some guy who lived on the other side of town. President Trump emphasized that Khashoggi was not a U.S. citizen but he was a lawful permanent resident ... Read More ADVERTISEMENT Top Stories A Political Clash over Ukraine Shakes Eastern Orthodox Unity Tyler Arnold Constantinople recognizes the independence of Christians who have broken from Moscow. Russian Orthodox cry foul. Centrist Politics Is Still Failing Michael Brendan Dougherty Until these delusions are given up, the populists will continue to gain. Pelosi Tells Parkland Kids Gun Control Will Be Top Dem Priority After Midterms Jack Crowe "What saves the most lives is the background checks — keeping guns out of the hands of people who should not have them, whatever the weaponry," Pelosi said. ADVERTISEMENT The Khashoggi Scandal: Context Matters Seth J. Frantzman We must not remove the targeting of Khashoggi from its regional context. There is a conflict for leadership in the post-ISIS Middle East and for the legacy of the Arab Spring. Khashoggi and the crown prince had very differing views. The Embarrassing Spectacle of Betomania Heather Wilhelm The fawning coverage of Texas Democrat Beto O'Rourke's campaign to unseat Senator Ted Cruz is an embarrassing spectacle. Could Trump Win 20 Percent of the African-American Vote in 2020? Victor Davis Hanson The strength of the economy and Trump's message are resonating among African Americans. The Problem with Apu Does Not Deserve to Be Taken Seriously Art Tavana A new book mistakenly revives interest in America's tardiest social-justice warrior. Biden: Trump 'Coddles' Brutal Dictators Jack Crowe Biden, a widely-discussed 2020 presidential hopeful, said Trump's embrace of brutal authoritarians likely stems from ignorance. ADVERTISEMENT JOIN NRPLUS All Our Content. Fewer Ads. Members-Only Privileges. NRPLUS is everything you would associate with a digital magazine subscription, and a whole lot more ─ including up to 90% fewer on-site ads, access to our private Facebook group, full commenting privileges, and invites to our writer/editor conference calls. SAVE 40% TODAY Photo Essays Barcolana Sailing Regatta Cartoons of the Day: October 16, 2018 ADVERTISEMENT Follow Us & Share 19 West 44th Street, Suite 1701, New York, NY, 10036, USA Your Preferences | Unsubscribe | Privacy View this e-mail in your browser.