Hopefully, tom, memories last a bit longer this time, than in political cycles past. I think a better than average "joe" is paying more attention, as more folks have been hit where it gets the most attention,.....their wallets.
Sure a portion of the sheeple will go off the cliff like lemmings, but if we last two more years, hopefully more of these asshats from both parties go away.
As far as lame duck sessions, the blinders are off, and these little tricks may not get by like they used to. Just ask Charlie Rangel.
He's just pissed cause he got caught.