John's take that Trump's inability to get so many things he claimed he wanted seems especially meaningful. In some ways, that's actually the strategy the Republicans have used (consciously or not). Our system makes it difficult for big changes to occur and when they do, incumbents suffer. The ACA is an example. But if the promises aren't met, well, it all seems like empty promises, on either side.
John's take that Trump's inability to get so many things he claimed he wanted seems especially meaningful. In some ways, that's actually the strategy the Republicans have used (consciously or not). Our system makes it difficult for big changes to occur and when they do, incumbents suffer. The ACA is an example. But if the promises aren't met, well, it all seems like empty promises, on either side.