Nate Edel's blog
Congratulations to the new President Elect.
I hope that we’ll be able to heal the divide in this country, but at the same time it’s time to start holding the Democratic party’s feet to the fire on progressive issues – if Bush could claim a mandate after the squeaker in 2004, this is a landslide, and we should take advantage of it.
1) PA called early, had figured Obama would probably get it but to have it close instantly was a huge surprise.
2) VA not called early. I figured it was the bellwether for Obama, and at this rate he may make it to 270 without VA called yet.
8:02pm Pacific time – MSNBC called the national election for Obama after CA, HI, OR, and WA closed. A little skeptical of how early the PA and OH polls closed earlier, but too many outstanding he could still win.
It’s a proud day to be an American.
8:19pm – McCain’s concession speech, showing quite a bit of class so far.
San Mateo county is expecting 82% turnout, half of which (thus 41% total) is vote by mail.
As for the results, VA is still too close to call. My bet is that it’s the bellweather this year.
If you haven’t voted yet, and are registered, go vote.
I don’t care who you vote for — good turnout and healthy democracy is more important than any partisan victory.