I hate to admit it, especially to the frothing throngs here at DK, but I am absolutely exhausted.
For nearly two years, now, I have kept vigil over the political landscape and followed the candidates as if they were my favorite soap opera stars.
For the past two months, I've stressed over poll numbers, groused publicly about the latest idiotic thing so-and-so said, advised and debated friends and family on issues and individual merits, boobie-trapped my yard sign, and canvassed my and surrounding neighborhoods.
I've given money, time, energy, attention...and now I just want it all to stop.
I'll admit that I have taken a somewhat perverse joy from following, and working with, the competing campaigns. Having someone to root for and support is always energizing. But it's also draining.
I came to realize that my fatigue was starting to overwhelm my enjoyment of the race when I just couldn't bear to watch yet another Palin cock-up (this particular one was her explaining what the VP does). The thrill of the gaffe was gone.
So, for the next week-and-a-half, I'll continue to work hard and do my part, but it's getting harder and harder to be enthusiastic. I've run marathons and completed 5-year-degree programs, so long-term efforts are not strange to me, but this campaign has just about exhausted me.
Am I the only one who feels like this thing needs to be over..and soon?