The layout in the Senate in '18 is very favorable for Republicans - they should pick up 5-7 seats, but I'm guessing it will be lower. There will be Trump backlash. Forget about the House. The Dems make big gains there.
Please don't talk about "hateful voices" after the past 8 years. It is absurd. We had the birther movement, led by the CURRENT PRESIDENT, which played to racism and xenophobia and tried every day to delegitimize Obama's Presidency. We had GOP leaders in Congress coming out and stating that obstruction was their goal. If that is "sanity" to you, you need to step back a bit. There was hate & irrationality for Obama, just like there is for Trump. I don't know why you guys think this is any different at all.
Trump's proposed travel ban WAS based on religion. That is oppressive to freedom, and in conflict w/ our constitution. AG Sessions is a threat to the will of the people on marijuana legalization. Trump has talked openly about more libel laws & other ways to restrict the press. Abortion rights are in danger. Yes, this admin could be MUCH more oppressive to freedom than what we've seen. Without a doubt.