Statement: Election

        Having seen the political interviews and round-tables at this height of the election frenzy, I desire to file some difficult responses. Podesta is Clinton's left-hand man and deserves respect, but the way he handled the Comey questions leaves a lot to be desired, because A.) Comey's letter represented a genuine and illegitimate threat to Clinton's election prospects and reporters and activists like myself have had to put ourselves out there by crying foul. Podesta shouldn't just let us take the controversy...  especially seeing as according to the N.Y. Times etc etc Comey was very sensitive to not interfering with Trump's team so near the election: It's a matter of bias, and making that clear to the public was vital to maintaining the slight lead the Democrats currently enjoy. I do see that it's a sensitive matter and one can't do everything perfectly.  Next: regarding what Chris Mathews had to say about 'rowsting' people out of their houses to vote; Those kind of comments frankly anger the disabled, and constitute endorsing thuggish behavior. Persuading to people to vote is positive; Knocking on doors is positive, but something that has to be handled delicately... as I learned in the Kerry campaign. If people are too ill to go out, you don't put them in danger by violating their refuge...  but the disabled and home-bound do need a voice, and I hope that more states will allow the legally disabled to vote from home...  of course, those who do go out are undertaking a great thing, and should be applauded. Again, I realize we're not all going to agree all the time, and I'm simply participating in the conversation, not expressing detestation.  Finally, regarding what Gingrich foresaw for the coming years is likely his legitimate expectation, but I don't think the American people will stand for it, because that's not a new situation.  Partisan gridlock, along with a complacency among our politicos, has caused so many years of political stasis and infernal can-kicking, while important work needs to be done, while key issues need to be addressed.  When the election is over, I surely hope that we can 'come together' and find compromise solutions and legislation because the inaction of partisan gridlock is failing the American people.  On both political wings, we're becoming incensed...  and we have reason.  There are a lot of good people in Washington, and we need an era of actual diplomacy and negotiated legislation.  In conclusion God bless America, her people, and our leaders as they struggle with the weight of poltical responsibility