Amy Coney Barrett helps Trump by making the election less about him

This election has been framed as a referendum on President Trump. The Democratic National Convention made that very clear. During those four days, Democrats focused their efforts on Trump’s character, giving few nods to policy. Their main policy aim is to vote the president out.

The Republican National Convention similarly put Trump front and center but in a different way. All four of Trump’s adult children, his daughter-in-law, and his son’s girlfriend delivered speeches heralding his goodness.