Bob Franken: The Unity Mirage

By now you probably have heard the story from Cardinal Timothy Dolan, telling of a moment before the Al Smith dinner in New York where Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump briefly met with him as they were about to enter. Dolan asked the two to pray with him, which they did, and then Trump, well ... why don't we let Cardinal Dolan tell it: "[He] turned to Clinton and said, 'You know, you are one tough and talented woman,'" adding, "This has been a good experience –– this whole campaign –– as tough as it's been."

"Whatever happens, we need to work together afterward," Clinton responded. It's diffic...