Year in review: Americans wanted change and, with Trump, they got it

Year in review: Americans wanted change and, with Trump, they got it: Distinctly Catholic: Trump won for a reason, a singular reason. While we in the media were focused on him, he was focused on his core message: He would bring change. MGB: Trump is rejecting the neo-liberal, free trade consensus of the Clintons, but his part in Congress mostly has not. Whether they change in response to his victory is doubtful. Also doubtful is whether there will be much social retrenchment on abortion or gay marriage. I suspect his upcoming appointment to the Supreme Court will reflect the best the ABA has to offer - moderate conservatives on economic issues and liberal on social issues. The moderate Republicans will get their way and the blue collar ones will not, even with Trump's best efforts. Interestingly, some claim Trump is a Democrat in sheep's clothing. This could very well be true, although some of his appointments are still pandering to the right.