Jeet Heer

@HeerJeet

It worked for Republicans—twice. And charismatic candidates like Barack Obama and Bill Clinton don't appear every four years.

The president-elect could use law enforcement to abuse civil rights.

And it won't end well—for him or for America.

Defining Putin as America's main enemy is threat inflation at its worst.

He will break every political norm in sight—and Democrats will have to break a few in return.

The old Cold War rivals could team up against emerging powers.

Trump and Republicans in Congress have good reason to be scared of each other—and that might hold the party together, despite conflicting agendas.

His lies are a problem, but his belligerence is worse: It could start a war.