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To: Ron who wrote (317317)	11/9/2016 11:21:46 AM
From: Alastair McIntosh	Respond to of 541018

One positive thing that could happen is political implosion of both parties, and a reorganization. For some time I have held the opinion that the U.S. would function better with a multi-party system. A centrist party arising out of the moderate wings of each party would avoid having to pander to the fringes of the two current parties.

To: Ron who wrote (317317)	11/9/2016 11:39:16 AM
From: stsimon	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 541018

I believe you are correct that it is possible that both parties will have some realignment.I also believe that you are correct that Trump is not really a Republican. He shrewdly understood that only the Republican base of the ignorant and the stupid would elect him. There will be a lot of tension between the traditional Republican leadership and Trump. There will be tension between the progressive wing of the Democratic Party and its current leadership. I am hoping the DNC will resign in disgrace so we can start the rebuilding process soon. There is no way to predict what Trump will do once in office. I doubt he even knows himself.