A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll reveals that 76% of Americans believe democracy is facing a serious threat. That percentage includes 89% of Democrats, 80% of Independents and 57% of Republicans.

There are two outcomes: The republicans retain control after Donald or there may be a destructive confrontation between liberals and conservatives. There is another alternative: The votes are out there but to be marshaled for an election, it will take state, county and local campaign energy rather than national campaign energy – which currently belongs to the republicans.

Ancient Mariner