Will the New Year of 2019 repeat the same mistakes of Trump's first two years in office of chaos, lies, a disrespect for people and the democratic process and the obstruction of justice? Can the trumpet man turn it all around and be a good servant to our country and democracy? His end of the year shutdown of government and his track record says no.
The most positive indicator for 2019 will be the democratic control of the U.S. House of Representatives. The mature people will lead the House for the next two years and will discharge their responsibilities and fulfill their obligations to the people. And most importantly, hold the President responsible for his actions. The democratic party has plans and policy it will introduce on infrastructure, health care, immigration and other issues that would reduce the chance of an economic recession in 2019.
President Trump and the GOP controlled congress have very few accomplishments for the last two years. And the republicans who have controlled the U.S. House for the last 8 straight years and the U.S. Senate for the past 4 straight years have failed to even introduce comprehensive immigration reform legislation to debate the issue and failed to establish health care reform. Those two issues were at the top of their agenda.
And yes my fellow Americans, understanding the failed past is still the key to a better future. The voters on November 6 understood that.
This commentary written by Joe Lorio
