Although Democrats widely performed better than expected in the midterms, one Republican candidate also defied expectations: Ohio's now Senator-elect J.D. Vance, who beat Rep. Tim Ryan by nearly seven percentage points.
Michael Sean Winters: David Gibson provides balanced analysis of allegations against Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI; James Martin warns about taking delight in others' suffering; the Post reports on a smart Dem tactic in Ohio.
Distinctly Catholic: For those of us who hope the Trump era will come to an end in 2020, the first night was exhilarating. The second night? The tone was nasty and the result more muddled.
Distinctly Catholic: Tomorrow and Wednesday nights will see the second round of debates featuring 20 Democrats seeking their party's nomination for president. What can we expect?
Distinctly Catholic: On Wednesday night, Elizabeth Warren solidified her standing, while Julian Castro and Cory Booker were the breakout candidates. On Thursday night, Kamala Harris walked away the clear winner.
