I think I must have wasted a full 24 hours on watching the election results coming in. Some thoughts:
- This was way closer than what was predicted by the so-called experts. It's cute when people claim their predictions were not THAT wrong because the candidate did finally win. Or that the error margin is the same as in previous elections. The bottomline is their estimates were incorrect.
- It is a relief to see how the final picture is setting up. I had picked Joe as the most likely candidate to win both the primaries and the election. I had to fight many close friends who were at times frustrated and angry to see me backing "a less progressive candidate." My choice was based on my understanding of the preferences of the country and who I thought was mostly likely to prevail. It feels gratifying to get texts from the same friends who concede I had a point.
- The political impasse will continue. It seems Joe over performed considering the balance of votes in Congress. This is important. There was no roll-over but people still felt they had to make a distinction at the top of the ballot even while voting conservative down-ballot.
I need to get back to work now! A day was lost.
