The election season is over, but the election season has just begun.
The Republican Party did not do as well this year as hoped, but to some it was better than expected. Either way, the party ain't over, and devotees say they foresee a revival as delegates do what they can to block Democrats from getting anything substantial past Congress in the next two years.
Midterm elections typically see a turnover in Congress, as a president's fellow delegates are stalled in the voting process.
That, however, is yet another reflection of the political game that says it's not about getting done; it's about winning.
Government, good or otherwise, has little to do with political strategy.
Meanwhile, Donald Trump has once again delayed his formal announcement of his candidacy for the presidency. It seems he had planned on saying so on Election Day -- clearly an effort to grab more attention to his activities rather than the nation's government -- but he was apparently talked out of that, and persuaded to delay the word until a week after the big day.
The Republican Party did not do as well this year as hoped, but to some it was better than expected. Either way, the party ain't over, and devotees say they foresee a revival as delegates do what they can to block Democrats from getting anything substantial past Congress in the next two years.
Midterm elections typically see a turnover in Congress, as a president's fellow delegates are stalled in the voting process.
That, however, is yet another reflection of the political game that says it's not about getting done; it's about winning.
Government, good or otherwise, has little to do with political strategy.
Meanwhile, Donald Trump has once again delayed his formal announcement of his candidacy for the presidency. It seems he had planned on saying so on Election Day -- clearly an effort to grab more attention to his activities rather than the nation's government -- but he was apparently talked out of that, and persuaded to delay the word until a week after the big day.
Then, one of the Southern states failed to give a Senate candidate a firm majority, so there will be a runoff. That caused yet another delay.
Taken together, all the Election Day reports are likely to cause major changes in American politics for the next two years, when another presidential election happens.
So will Donald Trump be eased out of political power and any desire to retake the White House?
Stay tuned.
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