It has been a rocky week, and that, in a nutshell, is what many frightened, panic-stricken, demoralized Democrats now fear will happen in America’s political future. In spite of Donald Trump, not because of him, the state of their union, as the fabled expression goes, is still strong. It takes for granted that the majority of the American public — by voting for policies diametrically opposed to their own self-interest — are essentially stupid and uninformed. At its head, the American political system has become corrupt and self-serving — but at its core, the state of the union is still strong. Most importantly, let us remember that, in spite of this week’s turmoil, the journey to next November’s presidential election has only begun.

Source: thestar February 07, 2020 10:02 UTC