In Washington last week President Biden delivered a high-minded speech condemning anti-semitism and warning us that the veneer of civilization is thin. Meanwhile, in Manhattan, lowlife Donald Trump stewed while the porn star he screwed dished the dirty details of what transpired while his third wife was home with a newborn. We were reminded again last week that the criminal defendant is not universally popular within Republican ranks. If Trump fails to consolidate his base, he could get an autumn spanking far stronger than Stormy’s. Dick Polman is a veteran national political columnist based in Philadelphia and a writer in residence at the University of Pennsylvania.

Source: Forbes May 11, 2024 23:26 UTC