I’m usually not too overcome with the moment for things of “historic” nature, but this one is pretty special. After hearing Obama speak 4 years ago, my reaction was he’ll never be President solely because of his name and the narrow-mindedness of the American people. Happy to have been wrong.
Thoughts on tonight:
- If the McCain who gave the concession speech was the one running in the election, he may have won.
- I can’t believe people in the McCain’s audience boo when he mentions Obama. If you want to know what’s wrong with America, that’s a pretty good example.
- I like the fact that Obama’s speech was a bit of a downer.
- Crickets chirping for the first time McCain was mentioned… again… people… it’s okay to cheer for other Americans even if you don’t agree with everything they say.
- Al Franken might be a US Senator, by the slimmest of margins… if you don’t think your vote counts, move to Minnesota, they need every vote there.
- Kay Hagan beat Libby Dole. Karma, baby.
- The founder of Sprint (cell phone company) is now a Virgina Senator. Really makes me think about when to become civic minded.
I don’t think I’m alone in thinking that this year’s election really moved me. I am interested in American politics again. I do care. I want to put a stop to negative campaigning. I want to make a difference.