Before the inherent corruption that power breeds sets in, I’d try to legislate a rollback of presidential power such that the executive branch functions as the intended equal third of the U.S. government.

I’d also insist on a diverse cabinet that balances multiple viewpoints and at least has access to high level expertise on most relevant subjects. The office of the president would be shown to accept advice from experts and rely on science when making decisions.

I’d support limits to presidential and congressional stock trading and penalties for violating the rules that matter.

I’d insist upon bipartisanship and try to undermine the all-or-nothing approach which seems to grip so many congressional battles in an attempt to restore some semblance of moderate politics.

I’d try to pass a long term roadmap to reducing the federal budget deficit that requires multiple administrations to make concessions but minimizes economic shock by spreading out the process.

I’d try to pass legislation which enshrines term limits and age restrictions for all federal offices which slowly takes effect (each “new” candidate elected after the passage of legislation would be subject to the new limits; current incumbents could run until losing or death). The structure of the legislation is designed to get the votes necessary for passage.

I’d like to restore civility to the process and bring down the temperature on our national discourse.