Great to see a return of KK – missed it – and even better, one that helps me maintain some interest in the proceedings of the two major parties, a condition lacking on my part so far this century. It all seemed so cut and dried, and cynical. I missed Reagan and Clinton and their ability to articulate some semblance of a vision. Of course there was a pretty big gap between rhetoric and reality, but hey, you gotta start somewhere. And now, we actually have some personality, in 3D and in Technicolor® in the serious chase. I thought both Bernie and the Donald would be long gone by now, spluttering on the sidelines “look at me” and waving frantically. But that fate has escaped them so far and I am beginning to think a dream matchup of Sanders vs Trump may actually happen.
It may seem that now it is I who am cynical. My defense is that the US has a very large mass, and to change its direction even slightly requires a great deal of energy (or a world war). Sanders is a senator, and presumably has a competent working knowledge of how things do and don’t get done. Trump has been successful in both business and entertainment -- a rare accomplishment, like a physician also being good at business, but it does happen – and surely understands how levers of power and persuasion need to be pulled. I do not think either one of them will prove to be nearly as radical as they appear, but I do think their ability and courage to communicate and lead will be helpful in the long run.