I tried to do something last week that seems almost impossible to do in this era of constant stimulation, agitation and hot takes: I got some perspective on the president and the presidency. I spent three days last week at the “Presidential Ideas Festival” (aka Prez Fest) hosted by the University of Virginia’s Miller Center. While there I asked presidential scholars and former administration officials to put this president and this current political moment into a more thorough historical context.
Most importantly, I wanted to get a better understanding of whether the Trump presidency is an outlier or if the start of a trend. And, with the growing possibility of impeachment proceedings beginning in the House, I wanted to get historical guidance on whether we are in a constitutional crisis. And, if we aren’t, how will we know when or if we are? CONT.
Amy Walter, Cook Political Report