re: #382 wheat-dogghazi-mailgate

This is what cheers me somewhat. While we did not get the Clinton landslide we had hoped for, neither did the Trumpistas. Clinton and Trump pretty much divided the popular vote 50-50 and Trump got a majority of the EVs, but not an overwhelming majority. So, as they say in politics, he did not get a mandate from the entire nation. If he fucks up, which given his track record is entirely possible, whatever support he had will fade away. He’s a real maverick, and he’s as likely to disappoint the GOP as much as the Democrats.

GOP: Mandate when the popular vote is 50% plus one vote.
Democrats: Never a mandate no matter how many more votes (see President Obama)