Donald Trump wasn’t my choice for president. In fact, I urged Americans to vote for Kamala Harris. But he won fair and square. So let’s get on with it.
Republicans had an exceptionally good night, taking the Senate and likely holding their narrow majority in the House, but their paper-thin majority should not be mistaken for a mandate. The challenges facing the country can only be tackled effectively with bipartisan compromise.
One irony of the outcome is that, on almost every issue that voters identified as a priority, Trump’s proposals would likely make matters worse. The goal for Congress over the next four years should be persuading the president to avoid these bad ideas and offering him better alternatives. Trump himself should recognize that what plays in a campaign is often far different than what works in government.
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