This article discusses the US opportunity in the face of a weak China and raises concerns about the inefficiencies in the social welfare system and the lack of substance in White House press briefings [7f92ca9b]. The article suggests that the US can counter China by imposing sanctions and investment restrictions [7f92ca9b]. It also criticizes the leaky nature of the social welfare system, where a significant amount of relief money is lost to fraud and administrative costs [7f92ca9b]. The purpose of daily White House press briefings is questioned, suggesting that they are more for show than for conveying important information [7f92ca9b]. The article also raises concerns about the influence of independent candidates in elections and the possibility of a winner with less than a majority [7f92ca9b]. Lastly, the appropriateness of federal employees being involved in partisan get-out-the-vote operations is questioned [7f92ca9b]. Overall, the article provides commentary on various issues related to China, social welfare, press briefings, elections, and partisan activities [7f92ca9b].