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The left predicts 2018 will be the year of Trump’s downfall

President Donald Trump waves as he walks with first lady Melania Trump during the inauguration parade on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
President Donald Trump waves as he walks with first lady Melania Trump during the inauguration parade on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
By Debbie Lord for The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Dec 29, 2017

With the new year upon us, what can we look forward to? A roundup of editorials Friday says a GOP reckoning is on the horizon.

Opinions from the left:

The political lesson of 2017: Resistance works
From Vox: Republicans are still backing Trump, but they will pay the price for it in 2018.


Resolutions and predictions
From columnist Mark Shields: It looks like 2018 will be a bum year for the GOP and lots of congressional Republicans will be deciding to "spend more time with the family."


Resolutions we'd like to see
From USA Today: Sure, some are pipe dreams, but what's wrong with a little wishful thinking (looking at you, Mr. President).

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