Jess Lahitou

It is a rare day when a Congressional committee garners tabloid-like coverage, but Thursday was one of those days.

The workings of Congress are pretty fascinating. If you like The Borgias, The Tudors, Game of Thrones, House of Cards, then following the seemingly innocuous happenings in DC is a fascinating enterprise. You know that this is where the real action happens.

Last night the Fox Business Network hosted a debate amongst the 2016 Presidential Republican candidates. Just writing that feels like déjà vu – this would be the 6th debate thus far. And think! Only six more to go!

So I don’t approve, in general, of how my generation tends to come at things, with the focus on: me, my experience, my

Rejoicing or weeping will depend on who you are, but let’s look at what happened either way.

Democrats:

I am hesitant to write anything that might tangentially help Donald Trump, because I think the man entirely unfit to be president.

On Oct.

Watching recent cable news talking heads chat about the prospect of Trump/Cruz/Clinton/Sanders being “denied” the Republican/Democratic nomination, you would think that entertainment media is run by 5th graders. (Although... That WOULD explain a lot.)

We talk about having debate-watching parties, popping popcorn, making bets… it’s all a little weird, and probably not good for democracy.

Perhaps you’ve noticed that Democrats and Republicans aren’t getting along so well these days.