@georgetakei Much of the blame has to do with gerrymandered districting. As Dr. Cox Richardson pointed out in yesterday's blog post, many of these Republicans at the U.S. and state level can do and say whatever they like because they know they're safe. Their reelection is assured, leaving them free to cater to all the worst elements in our society and to the wealthy donor class. They are simply not accountable to the majority of state's voters. The fight has really come down to the judicial system, which is why many believe the battle for democracy will be won or lost in the courts.