On Covid, few were better than RFK. And when he called out Trump for the lockdowns, he did it fairly and in the manner of an old world gentleman, eschewing the crude slandering that typifies partisan politics. How novel: a presidential candidate who’s actually presidential.

And while we’re talking foreign policy, blas Ms Mercer says in her excellent column, we now have a candidate who challenges the global empire, and seems to mean it. If he could close down 10% of the global US bases—hell, 5%—it’d be worth it. Having Dennis Kucinich in the fold is a very positive sign.

And if you’re going to marry an actress, you could do a lot worse than the talented Cheryl Hines, who was such a capable foil to Larry David in Curb Your Enthusiasm.

Ultimately, we shouldn’t put our faith in princes, as the Psalmist sez. RFK has flaws. God knows Trump & DeSantis have flaws too. But in the recent past, we voters have been given choices like Bush/Gore, then Kerry; Obama/McCain, then Romney. Isn’t it a little more hopeful to think we could have RFK versus Trump or DeSantis?

Otherwise, abandon all hope ye Republicans & vote for Nikki or Jeb! Please clap.