Call for a Center Caucus or Party in the Senate

I expect, and we have already seen it begin, a steady stream of nominees and proposals for legislation well outside the mainstream from the pending Trump Administration. Many of these must be passed or confirmed in the U.S. Senate. The two-party model does not serve well for handling such controversy. Some senators fear reprisals by small populations of activists in their home state. The center will provide a strong support group for thoughtful reflection and action, and will be able to link with the party that makes the more reasoned case rather than responding to party leader pressure. This is not a normal time. Care and thoughtfulness within the Senate should be encouraged. The Center Caucus, or the Center Party, will have the clout to ensure the middle path is favored.