The part of this speech that affects me the most is the president's words about his family. I still respond with wonder and delight seeing this family of color in the White House. They set a good example for us all.
Governor Romney's Concession Speech
This was as good a concession speech as I've ever seen a loser in a presidential campaign give. He is to be commended for it and thanked. I also commend those attending his speech for their honorable response to his words.
Gay Marriage Wins at the Ballot Box
Unfortunately, while the outcomes in these races are positive for the nation and its citizens, the fact that these votes took place ultimately isn't positive. Civil rights are exactly that, rights. Government and the Constitution under which that government stands exist in large part to guarantee the rights of the minority against the majority. Period.
Karl Rove Meltdown
This one is just for fun. I can understand Rove's worry. That is a lot of money that went up in smoke. As New York Magazine's Jonathan Chaite put it, "Repbulicans bet everything and Obama won it all." BTW, if you don't read NY Mag, you should.
Okay, let's move forward.
7 November 2012
8 November 2012 addition: Jon Stewart's take on the Fox News-Karl Rove implosion. Classic.
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