Politics Election Night is My Favorite Holiday
posted by on November 7 at 23:06 PM
ECB here.
I’m at the Stranger’s election night party at Spitfire, surrounded by hipsters and Stranger readers and politicians and regular people, thinking about 1994.
I couldn’t vote yet (I was 17) and the experience of watching Congress fall into Republican hands—without being able to do anything about it—was profoundly frustrating.
Twelve years later, surrounded by screaming, drunk, ecstatic Democratic partisans, I feel like I’ve finally gotten my vengeance. This is a thrilling, important night, and it’s so exciting to be in the middle of a crowd that cares so much about our democracy—even if it’s only for one election.
Cynicism to resume shortly, I promise.
Good god, why doesn't anyone report on referendum 1?????
What happened to "life altering?" Decide to cut that statement out? I was wondering in what way, besides inspiring you to write about city council meetings for a weekly concert listing, it altered your life.
Seemed too maudlin! It was life-altering, though - got me invested in politics and led to a lifelong commitment to political journalism.
I know how you feel. This is the first election I've been able to vote in that wasn't so depressing I considered leaving the country.
I think it's worth noting the ballot initiatives, though....the abortion ban turned down (*sighs of relief*) and minimum wage increases are approved; banning gay marriage and sane marijuana policy are wholly rejected.
It appears the election is about Iraq after all. I was hoping it would also show that we had smartened up as a nation in other ways, as well.
Maybe in '08.
LOL, vengeance... this was a great night but it took millions to make this happen. I see no dead dragons at your feet.
This was a big night. No doubt about it!
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