A great article in The Atlantic captures what is happening: patrimonialism, in which, and I quote, a leader "runs the state as if it were the leader's personal property or family business." Anything that gets in the way must be eliminated. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

Amen! Pete Buttigieg brings a steady, informed, intelligent voice of reason with a strong backbone.

I keep saying Dems need to do a daily briefing on Capitol Hill and fill the void, fact check the WH. Hire Pete Buttigeig and give him a staff to do this.

Moments of sanity, so refreshing right now!