It was most definitely one factor as witnessed by his European tour. However, let's not veer off subject. There certainly were other factors that were greater contributors. My point is the Left will be forced to abandon the shrill rhetoric and appear "reasonable and moderate" which will be welcome by many voters in the mushy middle after 8 years of verbal napalm on both sides. My prediction.


"The Democrat Party looks like Titanic survivors. Partying and celebrating one moment, and huddled in lifeboats freezing the next". Hatari 2017

"Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side, kid." Han Solo