Such elections are immaterial to those truths and principles. As Adams said, it will be the people, and the virtue diffused amongst them that will make the difference. If we lose that, then as a people we will make the choices that lead away from our strength.
Like a large ship is turned relatively slowly from its path, it will take some time for the impact and consequence to be evident ... but it will come as sure as night follows day of we depart from the principles mentioned in that post.
I trust that there will always be enough virtue and moral character (as defined by the founding of this nation) to prevent it. But make no mistake, that is what gives it the opportunity to excel, and gives meaning to it.
'nuff said.