Gail Collins
Well, guys, it’s time to relax, have some summer fun, obsess about sports and, of course, contemplate all our national adventures in the world of politics.
Which might not be as diverting as the Knicks’ playoff run, but hey, let’s see how much you recall.
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The big Senate race in Texas got even bigger when Trump endorsed Ken Paxton in the Republican primary over the incumbent, John Cornyn.
Paxton, whose résumé includes a sex scandal and an indictment for securities fraud, won the nomination. Cornyn, who’s had a rather stellar reputation in his job, quickly …
A. Told his supporters, “I fought the good fight.”
B. Called Trump, apologized and told him that he’d been right about everything.
C. Announced that he was going to colonize an island “for sane conservatives.”
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the secretary of health and human services, is perhaps most famous for his fight against childhood vaccinations and his lectures about healthy eating. He seems to be ignoring big chunks of his current job in order to stick with his old obsessions.
Recently, when he arrived late to a meeting, Kennedy reportedly said:
A. “If we eliminate processed foods, the clocks will run better.”
B. “Thank you for putting up with my dysfunctional self.”
C. “Have you heard? The president can heal the sick.”
