I've been wondering lately, under the assumption nothing catastrophic happens, after Trumps second term, who fills the void? It's safe to say there's never been one quite like him, I doubt there will be another quite like him. He's got momentum and success on his side and the ability to put wind into other candidates sails when he puts his endorsement behind them. I have no strong inclination to believe anyone I'm familiar with currently can pick up after the next 4 years and continue the "mean parent" role and keep us on track.
If there's any place to ask this question, I think it's here. Are there any local players to watch? Do you think someone already in the game can grow a set and fight the good fight? Do you think Trump has someone in mind to help preserve things? The big wins that help in the long run are the court appointments but it sure would be nice to see another term or two after him where we have a president that doesn't take any shit, doesn't apologize or backpedal and isn't beholden to big money from the usual suspects. If we can see some real, lasting change for another term or two after him, maybe we'll be successful in shaping the next generation of Americans on a large enough scale that we can see a lot of what we have to deal with now eradicated.
If there's any place to ask this question, I think it's here. Are there any local players to watch? Do you think someone already in the game can grow a set and fight the good fight? Do you think Trump has someone in mind to help preserve things? The big wins that help in the long run are the court appointments but it sure would be nice to see another term or two after him where we have a president that doesn't take any shit, doesn't apologize or backpedal and isn't beholden to big money from the usual suspects. If we can see some real, lasting change for another term or two after him, maybe we'll be successful in shaping the next generation of Americans on a large enough scale that we can see a lot of what we have to deal with now eradicated.