Fact of the matter is, Republican control did NOTHING for this country but spiral us into a black hole of economic disaster. Yes, he got 98% of the african american vote. But, he also got something like 65% of the latino vote and something like 65% of the first-time-voters vote. Someone that invokes that kind of interest in politics and passion for change deserves our votes. Registration and voter turnout were through the roof for the first time ever in this country.
As a dem, I understand the lack of hope for years. We were talking about it last night and after the first W election, it was a joke. Everyone knew he didn't win. And there he was, snickering in the oval office. And then to be elected a second term? What a joke. I'm sure we weren't alone in our cynicism regarding the electoral process. It seemed that anyone could run and win if they knew the right people.
Barack broke all of that down. He restored hope. People were disgusted and angry and desperate. They showed up. They voted. They cared for the first time in decades - possibly the first time ever. He looks different. He speaks differently. He brings new ideas and new policies and new conviction.
BWAHAHAH - God hugging us a little closer.
I love Tina Fey.