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Is optimism necessary for a representative democracy to thrive? To exist at all? Does excessive pessimism erode a democracy’s ability to solve problems, to think ahead? Recent research indicates that an overwhelming majority of Americans think our constitutional system needs major changes. Without optimism, is such a thing even possible? Join Traci for more, 503-231-8187.