We'll see what happens...I think it depends on how "preachy" and political it is. My guess is that most people are tired of the political stuff. There are many times people turn in for the new show...especially one as hyped as this one...only to leave it.
The white-haired guy - I don't remember his name. In all the previews, he has been kinda off the wall. I only saw the very end .. but I'm curious what character he plays .. I suspect he's going to be some Republican over-the-top idiot.