Congrats Tumpinistas - you now have the near impossible job of actually governing.
Some hot takes:
- Both parties are in deep shit. They both know it. Alt media, the new reality of an untrusted world (WikiLeaks, Project Veritas, et al), and a young demographic who could give a shit about tradition and authority have changed the political landscape forever.
- They have no idea who they elected - Trump is the biggest RINO ever. The traditional religious conservatives will not be placated with a paper win and they will come to realize that is what they got over the coming year. I do not see Trump spending the kind of political capital they expect on their priorities (marriage equality and abortion for instance).
- Trump's biggest existential threat is from his right flank - somewhere someone is dreaming up a Pence succession plan. Probability <1% but still interesting to contemplate.
- Also on the "hmmm what if..." front, how many Repubs would have to caucus with the Dems to throw the Senate against a Trump administration? Gotta be some folks using that leverage right now to get some pet projects on the agenda or extract a few promises.
- 83% straight line party voting this go round. I didn't do it, did you? Be honest now...
- Midterms are gonna be a bitch. You guys have pissed off the big money and by putting them under threat you will see substantial $s flowing into targetted races to try and flip the House. At the same time, the Never Trumpers have to be worried about the populist backlash.
For the record - 2016 Lincoln MKX and 2017 F150 in the driveway.
Busy frying some bigger fish than this stupid Cascadia secession BS. Must say my respite from this joint has been relaxing and certainly well timed. I have snuck in periodically for a glimpse of what the plebs were thinking, will continue to do so. Won't be back as much as before but will check on you guys every now and then just so I can keep my eye on you all...
