2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: I've gotta say this. [View all]TheKentuckian
(25,026 posts)Of course the response to and perceptions of each are going to be very different as they relate to the ability to bring positive change.
That isn't my primary concern though because my focus isn't just (or considering the make up of Congress even if we retake the Senate, primarily even) passing legislation but rather pumping the brakes on the rot in progress as well as the muck coming down the line.
I don't want industry toadies and hacks placed in key oversight and regulatory positions.
I don't need anyone already inclined toward supporting the dragnet surveillance spooks being empowered with and surrounded by a whole gaggle of them with all the political pressure in the world to embrace them and their worldview.
I don't think this is the time when we need another friend of capital with reflexive instincts toward use of force setting the tone and direction of the country or the party.