Political Cornflakes: Columnist: America is sliding toward autocracy

Columnist: America is sliding toward autocracy. Medical marijuana opponents sought Herbert’s help in fighting the initiative; he said no. Federal judge says UTA wrongfully fired whistleblower.Happy Tuesday. Is America sliding toward autocracy? Washington Post’s E.J. Dionne Jr. thinks so. He argues that President Donald Trump’s actions and rhetoric as president -- and the lack of a check and balance from Congress -- is hurting the very underpinnings of a democracy. “This i