And now Obama's real work begins. Indiana is still too close to call. (I didn't think I would ever say this, but thank goodness for Bob Barr!) But it doesn't matter. Breathe a sigh of relief, and now roll up our sleeves and start fixing this global mess we're in. And please please please keep Obama and his family safe while he gets down to the real job now, and some crazy big problems we all need to help solve. Let's hope we can.
How we spent election night. That black square in the upper right of my screen is my video iChat with my parents in Wisconsin - they were sitting in the dark at this point.
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Just the salient points.
McCain does not want to spread the wealth around.
Obama wants to cut the 15 billion dollar subsidy to insurance companies.
Obama wants to invest in higher education.
A wide range of opinions:
Apparently, Matt Stoller, like the Mad Biologist, wants to hear a dog whistle from Obama too (italics mine):
A lot of people think the debate was pretty even. Obama supporters liked Obama, McCain supporters liked McCain, I assume (that is utterly obvious). But what matters is the effect on uncommitted voters.
Yep. Just because the election is over doesn't mean our work as American citizens is done. We need to keep the momentum going.
I really hope his family stays safe. I am so leery of the assassination attempts. The anxiety won't be over till Jan 20th for me.
Funny. That's exactly what we were doing... mac and NYT and everything!
It was amazing, I second that plea to keep him safe. We are all ignoring (maybe purposefully) that he had gave his acceptance speech behind bullet proof glass.
Great post, and an even better picture... Indiana is BLUE! Wow. I join you in wishing the Obama family safe and the country to continue their citizenry. It's going to be a long hall and we've only just begun to really work towards change.
I also echo that hope they stay safe. This is a great day for all Americans and makes me proud to be an American.