Here we go again.
Forty years ago, Jimmy Carter was elected president after running his campaign as a political outsider. A majority of Americans voted for the Georgia Democrat in 1976, but Carter struggled throughout his presidency to assemble majorities in Congress to support his legislative agenda.
After the 1976 election, the Democrats controlled the U.S. House and Senate, but they did not want to play ball with Jimmy.
Last night, Donald Trump was elected president after running his political campaign as the ultimate outsider, often clashing with prominent members of his own party. A plurality of Americans voted for the New York Republican, but Trump will face a challenge at least as great as the biggest hurdle that hobbled Carter: Governing in Washington after insulting the Washingtonians.
In the 2016 election, Republicans have retained control of the House and Senate. Now, we will see whether GOP lawmakers will play ball with The Donald.
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