Yes, its the day after the 2008 Presidential election. I didn't expect to be as nervous as I was last night watching the early returns. I had been undecided for awhile. Well, actually, I wasn't undecided. I knew who I would vote for in the end, but I was wishing the other candidate had made a different VP choice. So, not being as "into it" as my other friends, I thought I would be alright with whomever won - that was not the case. I was VERY nervous watching the television coverage. It was the moment of truth and I was very strongly on one side.
The other thing that surprised me about my own reaction was the emotion I felt this morning when I woke up to the official outcome. I couldn't stay awake long enough for a declared concession, but was pretty comfortable about things when I went to sleep. I work up early and immediately turned on the news. It was official and I was emotional. When I really thought about what that election result meant, it was overwhelming. I would not have expected that our country would elect a black man as President. It is amazing.
Hope is important and I hope he delivers on the positive, forward-thinking message he has been carrying. Our country needs it.
What do you want to see him tackle first?
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
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What if he appoints some of our most respected Republican leaders? What if he begins to unit the divisive party system in this country? Who better to do it? What better time?
Hope. Yes.
It would be great to see the BEST person put in those positions instead of "friends" or party buddies.
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