The 2020 presidential election year has already begun. It usually begins on Labor Day of the year prior to the election but in recent decades the parade has started early. They really are four-year caravans and begin the day after the president is sworn in.  

Indeed, President Donald Trump never shut down his campaign organization. He essentially has never stopped campaigning. He loves to campaign and loves to entertain. That is really what he was before he was president and that is what he has been as president — an entertainer. He treats the presidency as though it is an extension and continuation of his television game show. As long as he is the center of attention, he is happy.  

Steve Flowers served 16 years in the state legislature and can be reached at www.steveflowers.us.