While the burden was not too onerous, putting aside the few remaining scruples they had, probably did little to improve either their chances or their credibility. It certainly did not help their speed or stamina.
The backwash from a tsunami is a dreadful sight to behold. And not even all the bodies are accounted for yet.
It may take years for the damage to the Democrats to be ameliorated. This is very nearly as bad as the wreckage left of the Republican party when Nixon was finally forced to resign.
Excellent perspective.