C9-2 (political parties)

Today i read an article on US news about how the Republican party is taking full control over Washington and our country. The GOP is the dominant party not only nation wide but state wide as well. Political Scientist Bill Galston even says that there is a sudden collapse within the Democratic party similar to one in the 1920s. Because the GOP is in control, it is evident that more people support conservative views that democratic ones. This means that with support from those who support his views, it will be easier for Tump to push his agenda. According to the article, trends predicted that the Democratic party would have full power and that whites would become the minority group in numbers as african american and Latino communities grew. These trends were proved wrong during this election. On the other hand, there is an empty seat on the Supreme court for Trump and the senate to fill. This means that there is a possibility for a 5-4 majority of the Republican party in the Supreme Court. Due to some justices aging more seats may need to be filled as time goes on. The GOP also holds majority over state legislative and state governorship. This is just a few of many examples of how much power the GOP has and how they can enforce their views across the country.