I now think Herschel Walker dodged a bullet by "losing" his Senate bid.
The people in office are controlled. Maybe not the average House of Representative. But in the Senate? There definitely are people pulling the strings and if you steer too far you'll be in a bad place.
Who needs that always hanging over one's head? Life is too short.
Ed McQuarrie talks the REAL History of Stocks and Bond performance.
https://www.morningstar.com/funds/vanguard-wellesley-income-is-top-choice
Could be a great fund to start with starting in retirement and cash. Or use Vanguard Wellington and cash if you want to be more aggresive