"Behind the ostensible government sits enthroned an invisible government, owing no allegiance and acknowledging no responsibility to the people."-- Theodore Roosevelt
America's next president will inherit more than a bitterly divided nation teetering on the brink of financial catastrophe when he or she assumes office. He will also inherit a shadow government, one that is fully operational and staffed by unelected officials who are, in essence, running the country.
To be precise, however, the future president will actually inherit not one but two shadow governments.