Regarding political activism, I’m not sure that the value is less when there’s not a Presidential election. Congress and state legislature races are way more neglected than the presidency, and fewer people vote in midterm elections. Activism might be more impactful on the margin there.
2018 congressional races will likely determine how much Trump can fulfill his agenda in his 3rd and 4th year, and state legislature races will have a large effect for redistricting.
Regarding political activism, I’m not sure that the value is less when there’s not a Presidential election. Congress and state legislature races are way more neglected than the presidency, and fewer people vote in midterm elections. Activism might be more impactful on the margin there.
2018 congressional races will likely determine how much Trump can fulfill his agenda in his 3rd and 4th year, and state legislature races will have a large effect for redistricting.