This is what happens when they close the insane asylums.
It’s hard to take either Brooks or Capehart seriously.
I know who they are, and what they are.
His answerer was vague, but this stands out:
"And it can't be political. It's not Democrats versus Republicans. It's not left versus right. It's institutions versus the destruction of our institutions of civilization."
It is whatever response beyond political saves the nation from in his view prevents destruction of his idea of government.
Politics is the only way a society can peacefully modify its government. That is why he was vague, he doesn't want to be charged with advocating a violent overthrough.