The 2020 elections threw a wrench into the works of both parties. Republicans maintained power in state legislatures and in the U.S. Senate while losing the White House. Democrats did far worse than expected at all levels, including Joe Biden barely squeaking into the White House. The bad news is that this will result in some very bad executive policies, such as increased funding for abortion advocacy. The good news is that it will force both parties to either continue splitting the nation apart or find areas of political agreement.
Several good policies, which could be sources of mutual agreement, lie inside the massive federal budget. Both parties pretend to be fiscally conservative when in the opposition, then throw off the veil when in power. However, 2021 offers voters the chance to pressure Biden, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to crack down on the corruption, incompetence, and inefficiency that cost U.S. taxpayers more than $400 billion annually – enough to buy each American a new iPhone, with money left over.
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