One week left...and then the level of activity in national politics will likely hit an all-time high, and that's crazy given the past two years of daily head-exploding stuff. A week from today we'll probably see the next session of Congress led by a Democratic House majority and a Republican Senate majority. That will create lots of issues for Trump and a lack of real legislation from Congress.
But even more interesting will be the anticipated large change in the White House. Sessions is likely out, but what replacement can Trump get through the confirmation process? What additional Cabinet members will leave? Will Trump be forced to testify by Mueller? Will Trump attempt to fire additional members of the Justice Department? How long will the 5,000 members of our military remain stationed at the southern border? What legislation will Congress attempt to pass before newly elected members of Congress are seated in January? And how quickly will we have our first legitimate 2020 presidential candidate announcement and who will that be?
I was thinking how great it will be to finally be past this awful mid-term election, but what lies around the corner may be even worse. At least we'll have IU basketball season to distract.
My predictions:
But even more interesting will be the anticipated large change in the White House. Sessions is likely out, but what replacement can Trump get through the confirmation process? What additional Cabinet members will leave? Will Trump be forced to testify by Mueller? Will Trump attempt to fire additional members of the Justice Department? How long will the 5,000 members of our military remain stationed at the southern border? What legislation will Congress attempt to pass before newly elected members of Congress are seated in January? And how quickly will we have our first legitimate 2020 presidential candidate announcement and who will that be?
I was thinking how great it will be to finally be past this awful mid-term election, but what lies around the corner may be even worse. At least we'll have IU basketball season to distract.
My predictions:
- 2019 will see large tent cities along the southern border to house refugees and unaccompanied minors. This will become the focus of debate entering into the 2020 election cycle.
- IU ties for the conference championship and makes it to at least the Sweet Sixteen.
