hatch act is a legit explanation of why Q is silent during midterms
https://osc.gov/pages/the-hatch-act-frequently-asked-questions-on-federal-employees-and-the-use-of-social-media-and-email.aspx
at least Comey got fired
https://www.cnn.com/2016/10/31/politics/what-is-the-hatch-act/index.html