Reference:Â https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/congress-retirements-record_us_5acb8fc6e4b0337ad1ea639e
Ever since Trump got into office, I am still amazed at how the GOP politicians and/or White House staff leave so swiftly.  They're almost like rats abandoning the sinking ship. I don't ever remember a Presidency like this!
I should be happy about their grand farewells, but logically, if your party were in power, why would you consider retiring while the going is good and prosperous? Â
They are leaving because they have been caught in corruption, each and everyone. Â They realize there are powerful watchdogs out there who are holding them accountable. Â Trump can get a way with a lot, but most of the others do not have that ability. To some extent, democracy does work. Â Â
I know we're still very much on the roller coaster ride from hell, but I'm feeling more positive this week with recent developments. BUT I still worry about events in Fall - makes me wonder even more about an attack (real or false flag) on urban centers, especially DC, which would account for so many of the rats jumping ship now.
I don’t feel an attack coming.
Am feeling very positive too about the mood of the people.
I think the majority of voters are  done with Trump and the GOP Congress. But I don’t know about the impact of voter suppression and Russian poll hacking.Â
https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/how-russia-could-steal-the-midterms
This article talks about how the Russians could hack the midterm elections. One of the key issues is that even though it is a federal election, States are administrating it and many lack the resources or the will to stop the hacking. I wish there was some movement such as MoveOn, putting pressure on States to be more accountable - does anyone know of one?
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The other reason why I can see GOP keep Senate and House majorities is because disturbingly trump has been getting more popular. Between December and now his approval ratings from 38% to almost 41% despite the Russian interference stories, the rampant corruptuon and sex scandles. Seems like his base is expanding! This is terrifying.
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