Post-Election Exhaustion

Yesterday was a historic day for this country. In record numbers the citizens of this country voiced their opinions and exercised their right to vote. Even our sleepy little town on the Crow River had record turnout, and I am proud to say that I was a part of it. From 6 am until 9:30 pm I served as an election judge. The bulk of my duties was to register new voters -- we had approximately 300 new registrants and I personally registered almost 250 of them. The day flew by (unlike the primary election). It was exciting and challenging and I will definitely serve as an election judge in the future.

The only drawback was being unable to watch the returns come in. Ever since I was a little kid, I've been glued to the tv on election night waiting for results. I got home last night and turned on the tv just in time to see McCain's concession speech and Obama's acceptance.

The day after an election brings with it many emotions. Usually there is some elation and some disappointment. I am feeling both today, certainly. I will refrain from sharing too many of my political views, but I will say this: I am appalled that the majority of consituents of my congressional district chose to send Michele Bachmann back to Washington. It would seem that her main objective these last two years was to manage photo opps with President Bush. I had hoped that her comments on Hardball would have been enough to put El Tinklenberg ahead. Alas, it was not enough.

Oh, our sleepy little city has a new mayor by a majority of 14 votes!