ex(PR)essed

Well, it’s 8:49 a.m., and I have already cast my vote on this historic Election Day. I decided to brave the lines and vote early, knowing that I likely have a long, busy day ahead of me. I waited about 30 minutes…not because the line was really long, but because I vote at a residential senior living center, and most of the polling place “staff” are age 85+. Apparently around that age, people become a little less familiar with the alphabet. I kept my cool, but I thought a few people around me might blow a gasket!

I had the “Today Show” on while I was getting dressed this morning, and Tom Brokaw was referring to this election as the “most important one in history.” Jeff joked that the commentators say that about every election, and I think he’s probably right. However, this election certainly is historic, and, regardless of the outcome, I think it’s pretty amazing that in January either an African-American or a woman will be in a new position of power. Progress has been slow, but I’m glad to be alive (and young!) to see it happening. This election sets the stage for more serious candidacies involving women and minorities!

Like everyone, I am glad that this election season is coming to an end. Although, yesterday, after sending one of my favorite politics professors yet another media inquiry related to the election, he quipped, “Just think, Beth. The 2012 campaign starts Nov. 5.” YIKES!