From Vox, 20 of America’'s top political scientists gathered to discuss our democracy — they’re scared; and four political scientists are tracking whether Trump is damaging American democracy: So far, the story of Trump’s presidency is dysfunction, not authoritarianism. Trump, the hypocritical imperial president, is on pace to double Obama’s number of executive orders (and more). Daniel Drezner on Donald Trump and the (hopefully) temporary evisceration of political norms. Trump’s attacks on the press: Telling escalation from empty threats. Donald Trump’s impeachable offense: The commander in chief’s calls to abridge freedoms of speech and the press represent attacks on the Constitution he swore to protect and defend.
The Founding Fathers designed impeachment for someone exactly like Donald Trump. Will Trump be impeached, removed via the 25th Amendment or resign? Don’t rely on Trump to self-sabotage: Magical thinking isn’t going to get us out of this mess. The danger of President Pence: Trump’s critics yearn for his exit — but Mike Pence, the corporate right’s inside man, poses his own risks. Want to deepen our democracy? Those concerned about the current political environment need to use their time in the opposition wisely.
