Well, here we go again.  We have no Speaker as the Republican Conference still hasn’t figured out that there is no one who can get 217 votes.

Meanwhile, as the world is engulfed in crises, President Biden is standing out. As a good friend has told me, since I have written about his shortcomings, I should address his current activity.

Biden has taken the role that American Presidents used to take, and he has done it well. His understanding of the Middle East, his empathy, and his interpersonal skills have never been more evident. He has demonstrated how to treat a long-term ally and made it clear to Iran and others that he is not going to let the war expand without serious consequences.

When Biden demonstrates this aspect of his personal skills, the contrast with Trump is stark. It makes the case better than any campaign ad on why Biden is the right person in the right place.