Gail Collins: Bret, recently you assured me you were enthusiastic about Joe Biden’s big spending initiatives. As collector of the Port of New York, Arthur gave steady employment to one of his favorite authors, an ill-tempered, has-been writer named Herman Melville. Gail: I can see that one of our ongoing crusades in 2021 is going to be the elevation of Chester Arthur’s presidential standing. Bret: One day you’ll have to tell me what you have against tennis. As for Biden’s spending plans, my feelings are mixed, especially now that I’ve seen the price tag.

Source: International New York Times July 19, 2021 09:00 UTC