Four years ago, Bret Stephens revealed himself to be a political defeatist without a clue. Now heading into the next election, he apparently thought his readers needed a reminder that nothing has changed.

The New York Times columnist wrote Monday that he’s setting aside politics (how noble) and voting for Joe Biden because even though he and the former vice president have nothing in common ideologically, he’s ready for things to quiet down a little, and a Biden presidency will accomplish that goal.