A black hole is an astronomical body where gravity is so great not even light can escape. It draws in planets, suns, and solar systems within its gravitational reach. There is a point in the spinning around the hole where a body can escape and can’t escape. It is called the event horizon. Once a body is past that point the gravity becomes too strong and the body is pulled into the compacted mass in the center.

            We may have a black hole here in the United States. We have a person here who is at the center of several investigations from his own activities and the activities of cohorts who have acted for him. Many others have given public support for him and therefore tied themselves to his orbit.

            Those who have gotten themselves deeply involved have passed through the event horizon and face legal challenges. Their only way to break free of the gravity is to plea bargain for a lesser sentence. The supporters are at or near the event. Some will figure out a way to get away from the gravity while others will fall into the black hole. The event horizon is near for a lot of elected people and many in the broadcast media and internet. Many have seen the danger and are backing away while others hope for the black hole to become a supernova spreading greatness to them.