My late father raised me to respect conservative thought. He insisted that despite ideological differences, Republicans remained just as committed to fair play and the rule of law as the opposition.

Today’s behavior by William Barr – which even Fox News found to be unseemly, and unworthy of the Attorney General’s office – convinces me that there are, in fact, no more honorable people under the Republican banner. Just liars, damned liars, and apologists for wretched, unethical behavior.

And I’m pretty sure, after today, even my late father would agree with me.