Given how broadly spread and deeply embedded Republican party strongholds are across the nation and in an electoral college system weighted against a nationwide popular vote, the Democratic party starts two steps behind. In any case, Trump and Mitch McConnell’s blatant subversion of President Obama’s pick for the Supreme Court makes changing rules harder. It doesn’t even matter much if Trump backing politicians or media allies make fools of themselves when falling in behind their leader. In the meantime, Trump’s ability to get his own base out and sow doubt among Democrats remains his strongest weapon. Triumphing over Trump and overcoming the causes of Trump are both vital goals, but the second can help more people in the long run.

Source: Dhaka Tribune April 13, 2020 14:48 UTC