Two months ago, Americans elected a Republican majority into congress. With the 2016 Presidential election around the corner, voters are beginning to look at their options for the next commander-in-chief.

A Republican candidate could be the way forward when both houses are held by the right. With less conflict between Congress and the President, more legislation is bound to pass at a time when the Hill has been criticized for its lack of action.

Furthermore, government shutdowns would likely be avoided when the Hill and the House are controlled by the same party. As it is the president’s job to present the budget, it seems obvious that his or her own party would think to oppose it in the manner typical of Obama’s tenure.

But with great power comes great responsibility, and the president has the unique power of issuing executive orders to carry out his or her mandate, as well as the power to issue vetoes in response to unfavorable legislation.

As long as a Democrat controls the White House, policies like the Affordable Care Act and immigration reform will live on.

These policies are popular with the American people; as a result, the Democratic candidate should receive a boost in support, whereas choosing a Republican president will be seen as a choice to live in the past.

The very idea of overturning the previous administration’s groundwork poses a large hurdle for any right-wing candidate. But the Democrats face obstacles just as significant.

Hillary Clinton is considered the early favorite to win the Democratic ticket for the upcoming election, but the media, fringe groups, and the far left are pushing for Senator Elizabeth Warren, D-Maine, to enter the running.

As it was noted in The Atlantic, Warren has been an outspoken critic of Clinton-era policies, economic appointees, and even went so far as “[characterizing] Hillary Clinton herself as a conscienceless politician who betrayed her professed principles for campaign donations.”

Politico and many other publications have reported on Warren’s lack of desire to run, but with the wind at her back, who knows what the senior senator from Massachusetts will do?

A race between the Clintons and Warren would be exactly what the Right wants. With two big ticket names on the ballot, a fratricide could occur and propel a third, weaker candidate into the running, giving the Republicans an edge in the election.

The New York Times quoted Mike Huckabee as saying, “Please give us Elizabeth Warren. Please, God, let us have Elizabeth Warren.” A divide and conquer strategy may be just what the Republicans need to employ to ensure full control of Washington D.C.

At the end of the day, the United States is becoming more progressive in its mindset. The people are bombarded every day by media describing the successes of socialized healthcare in Europe, and the celebrities to whom so much homage is paid are consistently coming out in support of Democrats.

In 2016, this columnist predicts a win for a Democratic presidency. If Elizabeth Warren can be stopped from provoking a fratricide, Hillary Clinton will be well on her way to moving back into her old bedroom.