I hope the Democrats don’t fall into the trap of debating what Trump says he will do vs. what they say they will do. That’s not the heart of the matter. The heart of the matter is this: Trump says he will do many things, most of which he will not or cannot do. His followers think he will get North Korea to get rid of their missiles, bring peace to the Middle East, get U.S. troops out of Afghanistan without giving it back to the Taliban, solve Venezuela, stop immigration from Central America, build new roads and bridges, cut taxes for the average American, reduce the budget deficit, strengthen the military so that it’s strong enough to confront endless imaginary threats, drive Russia out of the Ukraine, move better high-paying jobs to America from overseas, get a better trade agreement with China, and give everyone access to a better health care plan than the ACA.
He is not even close do doing any of those things. Why debate, for example, a Republican health care plan when it doesn’t exist? Why debate policy towards the Ukraine when Trump has no intention of pushing the Russians back out? Why debate Trump’s approach to income inequality when Trump has no policies that will affect it?
If the Democrats are wise, they will stick to the character of the man in office, knowing full-well that 30% of Americans adore that character. What a character! Did you hear Trump today? He says he invented time! That’s my guy.
So, have a coherent policy outline, but stick to the salient matter: you really want this embarrassment representing the U.S. to the world? Okay, you can have him.