For all the problems that Democrats face, and there are many, their challenges pale in comparison to those now facing Republicans with 11 months to go until the midterms.
During his remarks to military generals leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico several weeks ago in late September, Donald Trump blatantly tried to politicize the military, ranting about former President Joe Biden and peddling "rigged" election conspiracy theories.
President Trump on Wednesday weakened vehicle mileage rules for the auto industry, loosening pollution restrictions. The proposal reduces fuel economy requirements set by former President Biden.