Elections have consequences, if

[chieftain]

the victors act on it. The next few months are going to show whether the Democratic Party deserves the votes it received.The GOP is already showing that it has the spine and nuttiness to continue to insist on policies soundly rejected at the polls. I can only hope that the Democrats have the courage and and confidence to stand up against the RW bullies by taxing the rich, protecting the social safety net and addressing climate change. This is a test of character that I pray we pass.

[Scuba]

1. Any back-tracking, rolling over or otherwise surrendering an inch to the Repukes will be ...

... a death knell for any Democratic politician's career.