Republicans should take the lead in cooling down heated rhetoric

In the aftermath of the failed assassination attempt against Donald Trump a chorus of Republicans has called for toning down political rhetoric. 

“We’ve got to dial it back,” said Pennsylvania Republican Senate candidate David McCormick. 

Some even blame Democrats for demonizing Trump. 

They are right to call for greater civility in politics, but they should start by cleaning up their own house. 

To condemn the attack on the former president while saying...