Donald Trump’s choice of alt-right leader Stephen K. Bannon as top White House strategist suggests that the worst instincts of the president-elect remain intact. Reflexive party loyalty now, including blindly confirming all of Trump’s executive and judicial nominees, would violate that maxim. And whatever figures are eventually confirmed, it is vital that Senate Republicans provide oversight with vigor and integrity to make sure that offices are not abused. What about Senate Democrats? Right now, our hopes of having the better angels in our system prevail over our worst forces and instincts rest with the Senate.

Source: Washington Post November 16, 2016 18:34 UTC