For a moment Tuesday afternoon, it appeared that the National Review had pulled a stunning reversal. Black has previously written in the National Review that apocalyptic, anti-Trump rhetoric is overblown. National Review Online editor Charles C. W. Cooke explained the decision to replace the tweet — and to publish Black's column in the first place. — Charles C. W. Cooke (@charlescwcooke) September 13, 2016The National Review believed strongly enough in its "Against Trump" message that it was willing to lose a Republican debate sponsorship over it. Clearly the National Review has not turned 180 degrees on Trump.

Source: Washington Post September 13, 2016 19:03 UTC