At sea aboard the ms Noordam, off the coast of Greece
THE WEEKLY STANDARD cruisers were supposed to go ashore today in Greece. But high seas prevented the cruise ship from docking at Katakolon, so we’re unfortunately missing the ruins at Olympia.

Our extra day at sea seems a metaphor for the state of the Republican party: The GOP is temporarily at sea, and disappointed it couldn’t get to where it hoped to be; many of its members are frustrated about unfulfilled wishes and missed opportunities; but almost all understand that the ship was constrained by conditions beyond its control, that the cruise remains enjoyable and has been very much worthwhile—and that it’s still going in the right direction.