Voter turnout was amazing this year! And can I say IT'S ABOUT TIME!
Wisconsin in particular had a great voter turnout rate... the second highest in the country.
As I said, this was probably one of the most important elections of my lifetime. The economy is in the dumps and we're involved in a war with no end in sight. Those were the two biggest issues I was concerned with this election.
I'm still not coming out telling you who I voted for. I'm just going to leave it at the fact that I think politically this is a very interesting time. Our country has elected it's first President that belongs to a minority group. I think that's pretty amazing! I think the whole election process this year as reignited an interest in politics and government that this nation has been sorely lacking. My greatest hope is that this passion (on both sides) doesn't flicker out.
This country was built with Democracy as a foundation. We are able to have our say in the political process and that ROCKS. But because there are multiple parties, that means there will always be one party that comes out on top. Embrace the process. If you're not happy with this year's results, try that much harder to promote your candidate the next go-round!
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Let's hope this new president unites the country and brings about change that will provide our children with a brighter future. Things have been pretty dim all around of late.
Thanks for the straight talk!!
Hi ya Sydney! Jo from GoodReads here! I'm proud of our Country too I only hope it won't be impossible for the President Elect and his family to live up to all the expectations and pressures aleady being heaped upon them (unfairly so but inevitable). I also hope everyone realizes that changes take time!
It was a long drawn out process but, it was a very exciting end. The voting turnout was awesome!! We may want to do something about the long lines next time around:-)
I feel so much the same. Thanks for the post, Sydney.
I'm with you, I am hoping the excitement on both sides keeps going full steam ahead and this country gets united in a way we have not seen in a long time!
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