The benefits of a big blue wave

On the eve of the midterm elections, it appears that if Democratic and independent voters turn out in strong numbers, we could be heading toward Democratic majorities in the House and Senate — and an opportunity to begin undoing the harms inflicted on the country during two years of unchecked rule by President Trump and subservient congressional Republicans. 

There are many reasons to vote against continued Republican rule. Many voters will be motivated by the administration’s cruelty and corruption as well as Trump’s indifference to people being hurt by his policies’ impact on the affordability of gas, groceries, housing and healthcare.

There are also many reasons to vote for a Democratic alternative to MAGA governance.  

One is an affirmation of accountability and the rule of law. In the face of authoritarianism and reckless lawbreaking by the Trump administration, Republican congressional leaders have refused to engage in any serious oversight of the president or his team. That will definitely change if Democrats are given congressional majorities. 

Consider the lengths to which Republican leaders have gone to protect Trump from full disclosure of the Epstein files. Now contrast that with the new 50-page report released by House Judiciary Committee Democrats, which revealed additional allegations of rape and sexual assault by Trump and detailed the administration’s efforts to cover up Trump’s connections to Epstein and stifle future investigations.  

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