Nate Jackson
Democrats prevailed in the House and Senate by the skin of their teeth. In the lower chamber, they hold a 222-212 majority, with Republicans still likely to secure one more uncalled seat. Functionally, itâs 219-212 until three Democrats are chosen to replace the three Joe Biden picked off to serve in his administration. A bare majority is 218. In the Senate, Democrats cling to a 50-50+1 majority. But that doesnât mean theyâre going to pursue a 50/50 agenda of moderation.
The elephant in the room, of course, is the Democratsâ second round of impeachment. Without defending President Donald Trumpâs irresponsible rhetoric, itâs a sad reality that twice now Democrats have made a mockery of a solemn and serious tool to check power. At