Democrats need to pay attention to their European counterparts. Those that believe in democracy, freedom and liberty are under attack by Russia. Russia wants to place extremeists such as the president of Brazil into power regardless of their inability to lead. In doing so the chances of a dictatorship can emerge. In recent days as soon as President Macron of France was being berated by Putin, Trump began an attack as well. We know the NATO alliance is important to Europeans and those fit to lead should receive endorsements by those who love democracy.

At the bottom of many of these adverse victories, which are harmful to democracies, is Steve Bannon. It is easy to make the argument he is another opportunist interested in wealth and power and not the countries he seeks to undermine.

New House and Senate candidates should be included in trips abroad to increase their scope and expertise. I am sure they will easily relate to friends and allies. A word of caution about such travel; their is safety, both personal and political, in numbers. Attempts to undermine democracy at every turn is underway and we don’t want some of our talented newly elected members to be caught in any ridiculous traps set for them.