From the moment Donald Trump captured the presidency on Nov. 8, 2016, Democrats have anxiously waited for a second opportunity to beat him at the polls. Last time, Trump was a dark horse candidate in a crowded field of experienced Republicans. In the midst of them, he stood out for his severely limited policy knowledge, brazen demeanor, and celebrity appeal. Voters had never seen anything like his brand of politicking. In the end, the GOP’s gamble paid off and it won big, beating the “inevitable” Hillary Clinton.

The Left’s sole focus since that moment has been this: remove President Trump from office. Initially, the Democrats wished for a damning Mueller report to spell premature doom for the 45th president. They were certain that his days in office would not be numerous. Almost 2 1/2 years into his first term, Trump doesn’t look like he’ll be gone before the electorate decides his fate. And despite the many months since the initial defeat in 2016, Democrats remain wholly unprepared for another showdown.