I know a lot of people wanted the massive Blue Wave... but as the Republicans have shown us, you don't need an electoral wipe out to be effective in power.
We can still take control of the Senate. (GEORGIA!!! John Lewis would be SO PROUD!)
We have the House... and We will take back the White House.
We have MUCH to be thankful for.
We have defeated the single greatest threat in American politics in my lifetime. Trump destroys the fabric of this democracy every day he occupies the White House.
There will be no more Judges being rammed down our collective throats.
There will be relief for the amazing DACA kids.
There will be no more family separation at our borders.
There will be no more disgusting behavior towards our allies, while coddling up to murderous dictators.
There will be a return to civility and empathy... EMPATHY... something that has vanished in the White House.
There will be a shut off of the steady spewing of horrific lies that were belched out by the White House on a daily basis.
There will be a return of Science, Medical and other experts to guide policy.
There will be THOUGHTFUL FACT-BASED approach to dealing with this horrible pandemic that has claimed so many American lives.
There will policies that will not be based on making the other side upset, but doing the right thing for the American people.
There will be no more corrupting of the CDC, The Post Office, The Justice Department, and other agencies of the Federal Government. The dedicated civil servants will be able to do their jobs without the rancid corruption that was clear for all to see. (Get Lt. Colonel Vinman and Sally Yates, among others, back in the government, pronto). A return of capable people to help lead this nation... imagine that!
There will a return to THOUGHTFUL diplomacy instead of just being the ugly American throwing tantrums from the White House and abroad.
There will be a return to DECENCY.
Will everything be perfect? No. Hell, no. Mistakes will be made. There will sometimes be painful compromises that must be made... but there WILL be a return to decency. If Biden / Harris stray from that, we should all speak up.
A special word of thanks to EVERYONE that had to endure the last four years and kept battling all the while…. ESPECIALLY women of color who have been on the frontlines of our electoral system. I created this piece for you and the other women who led the way.
We must continue on the seemingly never-ending path to a more perfect union.
Be involved in the process. No rest for the weary. (Well… take a day off every once in a while for your physical and mental health...and some champagne today!). Get ready for GEORGIA!!!