Decision ‘08 Presidential Results
I’m actually pretty fired up – it’s invigorating to know that we’re watching history happen right now. And I’m actually hopeful. I’m not going to jinx anything though – I remember the palpable disappointment over what happened in 2004, and I’m crossing my fingers that what we’re seeing is a change for the better.
Two guesses who I voted for.
I’m watching MSNBC coverage right now, and I’d just like to say that the West Palm Beach ballot is one of the stupidest things I’ve ever seen. How many people have to be disenfranchised before we address some of these issues?
The Boyfriend and I did some canvassing for Obama in Toledo the weekend before last, and people were really afraid that their votes weren’t going to count. With every new voting issue that comes up, it becomes easier to understand why.
And speaking of election problems … http://www.ourvotelive.org/home.php . <— As of this post, there were 43,009 voting problems cited. For a model democracy, we sure do run a dysfunctional election.
But I don’t want to end this on a bad note – keep the faith! Things have to get better! I have a bottle of wine I’m about to open! Good thoughts … good thoughts … positive thinking ….
Can we talk about how Texas was in question for a hot minute… that, that made me ecstatically happy! I mean I figured it was going to go red but to even have it be in question is pretty damn amazing! :)
rhealitycheck said this on November 5, 2008 at 1:54 pm |
I saw that! It was kind of exciting – almost makes me wish I had voted absentee in Texas, haha.
Of course, now that the euphoria has passed, I’m all kinds of pissed about Prop 8 in CA. But that’s like a whole other post.
bibliotannic said this on November 5, 2008 at 5:40 pm |
Ah yes, I have several of those about CA. I keep trying to not think about it but it keeps coming back!
rhealitycheck said this on November 8, 2008 at 7:50 pm |