Is it over? Really?? After two years of election related ads on the radio, newspaper, tv, cars, walls, billboards, email, etc. it's suddenly very, very, quiet. I'm still in a bit of shock and just can't believe it has actually happened. He won. No, WE won.
I watched President-Elect Obama make his election night speech and was stuck by one line in particular: "It’s been a long time coming, but tonight, because of what we did on this day, in this election, at this defining moment, change has come to America." How powerful.
I went to his website to see what kind of information they had posted and found a link to a bunch of election night 'behind the scenes' photos. Also, you can get a free "Yes We Did" sticker if you go to the moveon.org and order one.
Historically, voting has been a social event. A reason to get together, see friends, and have your voice heard. Despite the high number of early voters I think history repeated itself this year. When I've gone to vote in past years the lines have been pretty short and the people in line were quiet. This time, the line wrapped around the building and people were chatting and having some fun. Although this didn't happen at my polling place, I heard from others that they were given free hot chocolate, soup, books, etc while waiting in line.
At my polling place there was an African American woman in her 90's who was voting for the first time. She was so excited and took her responsibility so seriously. She kept saying, "This is the first time I've voted and I'm voting for change ... for my man .. Obama." Let's just say that I wasn't the only one tearing up.
Obama has a lot of pressure on him to make changes, make them fast, and keep his campaign promises. At change.gov we can track some of his pre-inaugeration progress.
I am so excited for the future of our country. GOBAMA!
