Opinion roundup: Does single-payer kill; James Kelly as a lapdog; the Democrats’ opportunity

A roundup of Thursday’s editorials includes opposing views of James Kelly, new White House chief of staff; the values of the sanctions against Russia and the problem with Anthony Scaramucci’s mouth.

Here are some opinions from the Right and from the Left.

Opinions from the Left

1.Democrats have a historic opportunity. They must not make the rich richer

The Great Depression helped the Democratic party make good on its founding principles. The Trump administration has created a similar moment for real change.

2. The Selective Vigilance of John Kelly

From Slate, William Saletan, wonders if the new White House chief of staff should be so trusting of the president.

3. Single-Payer Kills Innovation -- and People

The death of little Charlie Gard in England's single-payer health care system should be a lesson to the millions of people advocating for such a system here in the United States.

From the Right

4. GOP Budget: Deficit Spending 'a Sin;' We'll Do It 9 More Years

The House Budget Committee has approved a budget that declares deficit spending "a sin," makes a powerful case for why this is so, and then presents a plan for continuing in this sin for nine more years.

5. Sending in a Marine is always a good idea.

Do Americans talk too much? In the case of Anthony Scaramucci, the answer is probably yes, the American Spectator says.