For our global adversaries, who are numerous now, that window of weakness is still open. Taking advantage must be tempting. No wonder when asked previously, Russia's Vladimir Putin said he preferred a Biden reelection because the Democrat was more "predictable" than Donald Trump.

Most of the nation's attention since summer has been focused on the presidential election campaign, now nearing its second anniversary. With early voting well underway, the outlook was reported to be close until quite recently. Media would like to keep it close for business reasons.

Ninety-five days of opportunity remain for Russia and China and Iran and North Korea and other possible troublemakers. Which means 95 more long days of anxiety for the U.S.