“What’s taking so long?” everyone asks.

Seth Masket reminds us to be patient, that democracy is a process, generally a plodding one. He concludes with this gem:

Overall, it’s worth remembering that Trump is just finishing up what is usually the most productive year of any presidency. The current GOP tax bill notwithstanding, he doesn’t have much of a record of accomplishment, he’s deeply unpopular, and he and his children are in substantial legal jeopardy. His main legacy will likely be a series of new laws and practices designed to prevent someone like him from abusing power or even obtaining it in the first place. This is what pushback looks like. It’s no doubt incomplete, dissatisfying, and slow for Trump’s critics, but rest assured that Trump is not “getting away with it.” He’s paying a price for his behavior, and that price is likely going up.