Those who are apprehensive about the upcoming Donald Trump presidency, especially academics and political commentators, should focus their energies on persuading the new administration to adopt wise policies. Trump, as we know, is assiduously nonideological and has, therefore, liberated his nominees to express their own views during their confirmation hearings. He is open to substantive persuasion on important issues. The articles and political radio and TV talk focused on the flaws of the election process will not prevent Trump’s ascension to power, but they will serve to minimize his critics’ opportunity to use this formative time to affect future policy. The campaign is over. Let’s focus on the job of governing.
— Wayne Andersen, Glenview
