I think the Trump-Biden presidential election will lead to huge civics lesson(s) for all Americans. I find this absolutely exciting.
Not worried a bit.
First question: if there is a 50-50 split, who becomes US Senate majority leader. That one is easy. See link.
Second question: if there is a 50-50 split, could a moderate Democrat change party affiliation in exchange for some great perks? Or is it more likely that a liberal Republican might change party affiliation when he/she looks at the electorate?
Third question: who decides how many justices there will be on the US Supreme Court? That one is also easy: Congress. And in this case, Schumer and Pelosi will decide.
Fourth question: see, second question.
Fifth question: will we see an additional two US Supreme court justices by the end of 2024? Although there have been as many as ten, an even number seems untenable. Tea leaves: yes.
Sixth question: of those in the US Senate, who is the leading GOP spokesman now? Among those in the US Senate, who is most likely to get GOP presidential nomination in 2024?
Seventh question: how big will the stimulus package be when it is passed in February, 2021?
Eighth question: When will North Korea launch its next missile?
Ninth question: when, how, and why will President Biden step down? As long as he's "useful," he will remain president.
2nd Q, In an even split, outliers on both sides gain more influence.
ReplyDelete3rd Q, there have been 9 since 1869. Dont see it changing anytime soon
5th Q, See #3. I'd check your source of tea ;-)
6th Q, Ted Cruz, if he wants it. If things wash out as currently stands, 2024 could have Trump do a second run (Wouldnt that be fun)
7th Q, With Biden in, Stimulus will be as big as the Dems can make it.
8th Q, Probably already in the pipe.
9th Q, Define "Useful"
"Useful": able and willing to sign legislation that pushes the liberal agenda forward.
DeleteNot having the Senate means little if any of that agenda makes it to the Resolute desk. My guess would be useful becomes short lived. Pun intended.
ReplyDeleteWould be interesting to watch as the Dems have rarely been subtle in their approach
Rachel Madcow, no doubt, is chomping on her bit, to start reporting this.
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