Opinions – Page 417 – Prologue Journal

Biden vs. Trump Is Bound to Be Close

Wall Street Journal The country remains sharply divided, and both candidates have serious liabilities in the 2024 presidential election. https://www.wsj.com/articles/biden-vs-trump-is-bound-to-be-close-abortion-immigration-2024-election-8bb6801d

Richmond, Can You Spare a Dime?

Wall Street Journal Oliver Anthony’s hit recalls a refrain from a 1932 musical. https://www.wsj.com/articles/richmond-can-you-spare-a-dime-oliver-anthony-wages-washington-f8004ca6

The 14th Amendment Trump Panic

Wall Street Journal Banning Trump from the ballot under Section 3 of the post-Civil War constitutional amendment would harm U.S. law and democracy. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-14th-amendment-donald-trump-panic-election-ballot-constitution-amendment-candidate-president-fb3d65

China Wins in Central America

Wall Street Journal The Central American Parliament revokes Taiwan’s observer status. https://www.wsj.com/articles/central-american-parliament-taiwan-observer-china-united-nations-45149adc

The Coming Green Energy Bailout

Wall Street Journal Renewable power operators already want rate increases for their subsidized projects. https://www.wsj.com/articles/green-energy-nyserda-renewable-subsidies-rate-payer-bailout-b807ccb3

Joe Biden’s ‘Iron Grip’ on His Party

Wall Street Journal Republicans argued savagely about Trump’s deficiencies. Democrats treat Biden’s with omertà. https://www.wsj.com/articles/joe-bidens-iron-grip-on-his-party-trump-evangelicals-hunter-investigations-62c1cb3

The U.S. Is the Most Troubled Nation, Except for All the Others

Wall Street Journal Europe and Asia have nothing like our success, and that’s cause for optimism and worry. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-us-is-the-most-troubled-nation-except-for-all-the-others-italy-germany-china-b2238d09

The GOP’s Big 2024 Problem

Wall Street Journal A WSJ poll finds indictments are helping Trump in the Republican primaries, but not with all voters. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-gops-big-2024-problem-wsj-polling-indictments-e3c52288

It Takes a Village, but in California Parents Aren’t Welcome

Wall Street Journal A state challenge to a school gender-identity policy shows how ideologues think families can’t be trusted with their own children. https://www.wsj.com/articles/it-takes-a-village-but-in-california-parents-arent-welcome-gender-chino-cdace91b

Daniel Ortega Turns Against the Jesuits

Wall Street Journal Pope Francis’ religious order is paying the price for its blind belief in the dictator’s utopian promises about socialism. https://www.wsj.com/articles/daniel-ortega-turns-against-the-jesuits-dictator-south-amaerica-catholic-church-4d68b049