VICTORY FOR OBAMA AND FOR AMERICAUnbelievable. Simply unbelievable. As Chelsea Handler would say, "What... a whirlwind!"
I watched with my husband, Chuck, and my sons Adam (who is 19 and voted in his first election yesterday) and Ethan (who volunteered with me handing out Democratic literature at the polls) as history was made. To be able to experience such a moment with your children is the manifestation of the American Dream.
I am blown away not only by the win itself, but by the depth of the win. For example, here in Montgomery County, PA, a place where McCain/Palin campaigned their tails off, Obama won nearly 60% - 40%! This is indeed a mandate from the American people. We have just stepped into a completely new (dare I say, transformational?) shift in American politics as we know it. How amazing is it that people, not only all across America, but all over the world were rejoicing in the streets at the outcome of our American election? Pretty damn amazing, I'd say. I believe Barack Obama has every intention to work across the aisle to steer the SS America into more calming and inspirational seas. He has already smashed to pieces the notion of Red States/Blue States with his phenomenal outcomes in traditionally red states (Indiana, North Carolina, Virginia, are you kidding me?!) thereby putting an end to the extreme polarization that this nation has experienced over the past eight years. Bringing us all together with common, clearly defined goals is key to opening the door to a more inclusive and more responsible American reality.
So, for now, my dear friends, family, and beautiful strangers, let's just sit back for a day or so and take in the glory, wonder and meaning of this - America's most historical election. There certainly is a lot to take in.
Yes we can, yes we did, and now let's begin!
MY SISTER, LAURIE!
Cut and paste the following link to see an impromptu celebration in Boulder, CO. The gorgeous girl hanging out the van window towards the beginning of the video is my sweet sister, Laurie!
http://www.dailycamera.com/videos/detail/boulder-celebrates-obama-win/ture at the polls)
5 comments:
My whole family was engaged in this election, too, and what an amazing experience it was for all of us! How great to feel so hopeful for the future!
p.s. Great blog!! Karen
We're watching history, moment by moment. It'll be nice to be able to move forward now.
My entire fam as well!!
YES WE DID.
I feel so excited to be living on planet earth during this major wave of transformation. Obama's election is just the beginning of all of the major changes that are brewing. My struggle is finding the best role to play so that I can contribute in the greatest way possible during my little life span. No time to waste!!
Laurie
-- great blog, Deb!!
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