One thing that’s helpful to keep in mind here, imo, is that these days it’s not really clear just what an editorial board is for, and so as a result editorial boards at big papers are constantly engaged in the project of justifying their own relevance
While still totally wobbly, the paper of record decided to expose themselves as the biggest babies on earth. Years of mealymouthed halfassed rending of garments coverage of Trump and they roll with Biden not being the same man as 2020. Guess what: Trump ain't the same as four years ago either
