dead hand of the Past

Who'll run in 2020's still a guess
will Trump hang on so long as president?
Strange honor, to be shov'ling Donald's mess
when so much that was straight's now broke, or bent.
de Blasio, Garcetti, Gillibrand...
each see a path to snatch the big brass ring.
Pelosi craves the gavel in her hand,
and scans her rolodex to name a king.
Gerontocrats who hold Capital Hill
disdain to give Millennials a voice.
But they're perceived to do their donors' will;
young voters see "Two Parties" as "No Choice".
Republics can't stay green in stagnant mud;
the Tree of Liberty requires fresh blood.