Despite Trump’s divisive rhetoric, the progressive cause is not a hopeless one

Given Trump’s divisive rhetoric during the presidential election, many have expressed concern and fear about the course of international politics, American domestic affairs and US culture. Though acknowledging the serious danger to the status quo that President-Elect Trump poses, Terry Hathaway posits that we should be hopeful and not put too much stock in his campaign rhetoric; in addition, he notes that the promise of an (eventually) rejuvenated Democratic party should offer some solace.