Bummer that Prop 8 looks like it will pass and that Stevens was re-elected (what are they thinking in Alaska?). Interesting that Franken still has a slim chance.
Largest turnout (in turns of numbers) ever, with 64% turnout... not bad.
I love the fact that Obama won this election in a non-divisive manner. He appealed to the better side and worked hard not to alienate people. Makes me think of the Dali Lama's approach to dealing with China, and I think it is the enlightened way to govern.
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do you know if the senate has 60 dems? i know thats the magic number to prevent filibustering of programs that obama and dems propose.
i'm anxious and excited to start seeing programs and policies put in place.
they did not get the 'super majority' needed to prevent filibusters:
http://www.abcnews.go.com/Politics/Vote2008/story?id=6182035&page=1
The prop 8 thing really burns, but in the end, it may be just the thing to keep us honest, to remind us that the fight is not yet over.
Even if there are scattered clouds on the horizon, though, it's morning in America again.
What a difference from four years ago.
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