Opinion Today: Trump, Vance and Pete Rose

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View in browser|nytimes.com October 4, 2024 By Anna Marks Staff Editor, Opinion In today's edition, we're offering some of our favorite recent entries from The Point, Opinion's blog. This week, our writers told you what they think about Donald Trump's role in the Jan. 6 insurrection, JD Vance's ascendancy in the Republican Party and the death of Pete Rose. Check them out below. Jesse Wegman on Donald Trump and Jan. 6 → Tressie McMillan Cottom on JD Vance → Daniel J. Wakin on Pete Rose → Here's what we're focusing on today: Editors' Picks Laura Lannes Guest Essay The Supreme Court Should Stop the Glossip Execution When prosecutors admit they were wrong in a death penalty case, courts should listen. By Kenneth Cuccinelli More From Opinion Jamelle Bouie Who Wants to Buy the Miracle Tonic of Mass Deportation? For the former president, removing millions of undocumented immigrants is the solution to most of the nation's most pressing challenges. By Jamelle Bouie Bret Stephens The Year American Jews Woke Up We need to recover our instinct for danger. By Bret Stephens Paul Krugman Why Trump Is Lying About Disaster Relief His usual trash-talking is losing its mojo. By Paul Krugman David Brooks A Recipe for a Striving America The question is not whether to do industrial policy, but how. By David Brooks Guest Essay Kamala Harris Is Walking a Tightrope That Few Women Survive She's strong. But she's warm. That makes all the difference. By Alison Fragale and Adam Grant Guest Essay Democrats Have a Corruption Problem. They Can't Keep Ignoring It. For the sake of their electoral fortunes and the country, Democrats must show voters a plan to curb corruption — including within their own ranks. By Sarah Chayes Guest Essay Brazil's Largest Mafia Is Entering Politics. The Government Must Act. For many Brazilians, the First Capital Command's push into politics across the nation has been a shock. By Will Freeman From Eric Adams to 'Antonio Scalywag,' Who Caused the Most Political Nonsense This Week? Here's a look at the latest misdeeds, outrageous statements and bizarre behavior, a month away from Election Day. By Michelle Cottle The New York Times The Ezra Klein Show The Economy Is at a Hinge Moment The economist Jason Furman discusses the economic fights that the next presidential administration will face. 1 HR 30 MIN LISTEN Frank Bruni JD Vance Is Smoother — but No Better — Than Donald Trump Do not use normal appraisals for an abnormal election. By Frank Bruni Matter of Opinion Vance and Walz Need to Offer More Than Just Civility Neither candidate engaged with the core criticisms facing their parties. 37 MIN LISTEN john mcwhorter She Is Outrageous, Demeaning, Dangerous. She Shouldn't Be Punished. Amy Wax's statements are indefensible. But so is the University of Pennsylvania's response. By John McWhorter Jason Andrew for The New York Times letters Trump, Vance and the Jan. 6 Case Readers respond to the special counsel Jack Smith's filing. Also: The pain of IUD insertions; food and the environment; A.I. and the patient. We hope you've enjoyed this newsletter, which is made possible through subscriber support. Subscribe to The New York Times. Games Here are today's Mini Crossword, Wordle and Spelling Bee. If you're in the mood to play more, find all our games here. Forward this newsletter to friends to share ideas and perspectives that will help inform their lives. They can sign up here. Do you have feedback? Email us at opiniontoday@nytimes.com. If you have questions about your Times account, delivery problems or other issues, visit our Help Page or contact The Times. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for the Opinion Today newsletter from The New York Times. To stop receiving Opinion Today, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018