Irish Examiner view: US politics is at a crossroads and must follow the right path

Biden's efforts to end polarisation will fail if Republicans do not reject extremists

US President Joe Biden. Picture: AP Photo/Evan Vucci

When — as it will — the pandemic passes, analysts will suggest how we might have done things differently. Hindsight will have one of its regular, necessary moments. Some strident, high-flying voices, unburdened by expertise, already have. 

Post-pandemic reviews will highlight turning points, will list seminal moments in our recovery. The discovery of vaccines will be included in those lists.