Today is a happy day, filled with relief and anticipation for the Dems. We have preserved the presidency, and increased (and improved) our strength in the Senate. This was due to great work by OFA and the many involved volunteers (and the poor Republican candidates). We have withstood an amazing influx of money.We have survived the most dishonest Republican presidential campaign in my life. We have overcome many instances of Republican interference with the basic right to vote. We won today, overcoming all of this.
We did not, though, make much headway in the House. Fewer than ten seats will be gained, I think. We needed 25. This is at the lowest end of our expectations. Even so, we got rid of some real bad players on the Republican side, like Allan West of Florida and Joe (You lie) Walsh of Il.
I don't know yet how we did at the state level, but today was a good day for us. Now I am concerned about 2014.
Remember what happened with low turnout in 2010, and the disastrous effects on the House and State Governors and legislatures, we can't let that happen again. More after the orange squiggle.