On Nov. 9, the day after the midterm elections, Americans will wake up to one of two realities. One may well be the beginning of the end of functioning government and fundamental constitutional rights. The other could result in continued progress on goals such as stronger background checks, lower prices for prescription medication and relief for student loan debts. Either one is possible — and depends on what Democrats do leading up to Election Day. There are about five months before the midterms, and anyone who has worked on a political campaign understands that time frame is an eternity. Rig…
