The former will no longer be in your favour when -- not if -- the thieves force you to convert your Roth to whatever form of Treasury toilet paper they concoct. Take it to the bank: they will do this in fairly short order.
Good luck to you!
I don't think the independent voter will stand for much tinkering with these retirement accounts. I think you would see the same type of voter backlash we have with the attempted health care grab.