In some important ways, it never really mattered who would win the U.S presidential election.
That’s a sacrilegious assertion, but bear with me. Of course, election outcomes matter a great deal. There are foundational differences in the perspectives, philosophies, preferences and policies of the two presidential contenders and their parties. Control of Congress will have an equally profound effect on the ability of either candidate to realize their respective visions.
There will be considerable consistencies in U.S. policy regardless of who wins, however, and, unfortunately, many of them will trouble allies and partners. Given the many uncertainties surrounding the election and the new administration that will emerge, it makes sense to focus now on those continuities, disheartening though they may be.
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