There are no longer any political solutions. Buckle up.
Independent city states can be created for Democrats and as many invaders they care to financially support.
As for marauders, they will be stopped miles from here. Everybody here shoots, can snipe, and sneak up on or ambush deer, even with deer's’ far superior senses. Humans don't stand a chance.
Land, food, guns, support.
If by the time of Obama, you didn't do this, you're screwed.