
Ben Roback: Will Trump explode America’s two-party system?
Seventeen Republican senators would be needed for the two thirds majority required to impeach him. This seems a high bar.
Seventeen Republican senators would be needed for the two thirds majority required to impeach him. This seems a high bar.
Intriguingly, he has retweeted an article which said: ‘May God bless him, Melania, and their family, as God leads him to the next chapter in his life.’
The incoming House GOP class is the most diverse freshman class for the Republicans in history. The majority of those who won are female.
The President-elect’s closest circle of advisers seem to be selected on the basis of trust and experience.
Continuity on Capitol Hill looks set to ensue, with Republicans holding the Senate and Democrats keeping the House.
“Trump lies a lot and Biden’s kind of not all there.” And it’s less than a week to go until voting day.”
Many felt the election was going to be close – and that, whatever the outcome, there was a widespread expectation that things would get messy.
The worst-case scenario for polling day and the weeks that follow is illegal, armed militias imposing themselves on polling stations and state capitols.
Several of our participants remained undecided. They wanted to hear more about where both candidates stood on policy, especially healthcare.
“I could see this dragging out for weeks…we probably won’t know who’s president until late December or early January.”
With Trump’s health still uncertain and Biden an even older man, Pence v Harris may turn out to be very important indeed.
This election seems destined for the courts – so we could be looking well into 2021 before we get a definitive result.
A conservative constitutional scholar supported by the Presidemt would fundamentally shift the balance of the Court, ensuring a clear majority of 6-3.
In January, the President wanted to be talking about jobs and growth. Instead, his Party present themselves as the last line of defence against anarchy.
It’s key to a Trump or Biden victory, and the President is behind in the polls – as Covid-19 rages, and the Republican convention prepares to meet there.