Voting on the day. Well its all over! No more political ads! Several things I want to sound off on about the election, first the long lines. Knowing this is such an important election, plans should have been made to have more help at the polls, especially with checking voters in. Second, more voter machines would have helped as well.
Now for the results. I am very pleased that President Obama has been re-elected. He most closely represents what I am looking for on tax and social issues especially. I am pleased our state elected a democrat to Senate. However, I am not pleased with the outcome of the House race, oh well I guess. I had hoped for at least a closer split in the House, that the far right wing tea party people would have their wings clipped. I feel they have contributed to the worsening gridlock we have in Congress. not sure how things will be in the near future, but time will tell.
It appears Virginia is now a 'Blue" state for the most part at least.
Gay Marriage: Now the really big results for the Gay community! Same Sex Marriage has been approved by popular vote referendum in two states! I hope and think this represents changing in views of the general population. My roommate told me about an article he read where in the 90's many did not know a gay person, (reality check, they did not admit knowing a gay person) In 2012 a large portion of the population says they have a gay friend or relative. How times are changing, as Martha would say "Its a good thing"
Lets keep our country, President, Congress and economy in our thoughts and prayers as they seek to lead and deal with issues we all face.
Now for the results. I am very pleased that President Obama has been re-elected. He most closely represents what I am looking for on tax and social issues especially. I am pleased our state elected a democrat to Senate. However, I am not pleased with the outcome of the House race, oh well I guess. I had hoped for at least a closer split in the House, that the far right wing tea party people would have their wings clipped. I feel they have contributed to the worsening gridlock we have in Congress. not sure how things will be in the near future, but time will tell.
It appears Virginia is now a 'Blue" state for the most part at least.
Gay Marriage: Now the really big results for the Gay community! Same Sex Marriage has been approved by popular vote referendum in two states! I hope and think this represents changing in views of the general population. My roommate told me about an article he read where in the 90's many did not know a gay person, (reality check, they did not admit knowing a gay person) In 2012 a large portion of the population says they have a gay friend or relative. How times are changing, as Martha would say "Its a good thing"
