The country has far more elections for far more positions than most other democracies.
The latest reported White House choices appear conventional enough to reassure financial markets.
The Democratic Party is in disarray as Pete Buttigieg wins a tumultuous Iowa Caucus that some have deemed a debacle.
If the polls are correct, it certainly looks like Democrats will do well in the midterms.
What will determine whether Republicans manage to pass something significant during the current Congress?
Unpredictability could be one of the predictables of a Trump Administration.