4 more years

Much to my delight and to the sadness of some dear friends, Bush has won re-election. Sure, the Dems are trying to hold on to Ohio, but mathematically speaking, it is virtually impossible for Kerry to overcome the deficit there and all but the staunchest of liberal networks have admitted Bush is the winner. I do believe that mainstream America has been represented by this election. Bush has received more votes than any president, ever (according to my recent sources on the Internet). More minorities than ever before have come out to vote and more voted for Bush/the Republicans than in any other election. Bussing in the Native American vote still didn't keep Daschle in office. Besides the electoral college, Bush has won by an amazing amount of popular votes as well, which did NOT happen in 2000. I am shocked by this in particular. I thought it would be closer in that regard.

Unfortunately, as James Carville and Doug Brinkley had to admit last night, the Democratic party must re-evaluate itself in order to flourish in this country. It cannot be represented by a left-wing socialist, but by an individual who more closely represents America. I do feel that if a Kennedy-esque Democrat had been nominated, their chances would have been better. Why would the Dems nominate a self-admitted "war-criminal" during a time when the military, terror, and war, are at the forefront of the election issues? I believe that was the first fatal error in a long list of many that kept Kerry from reaching mainstream ideology.

I am not gloating today. I am happy, though. The numbers feel vindicating from predictions that proved far differently. I do feel that Bush, though accused of being so far to the right, will move to a more moderate camp as he approaches the next 4 years. I do think most of America is in his camp, and this sends a clear message to the world that we support him, we support our troops in Iraq, and that we are NOT a divided nation. I talked for a while with an Iraqi war veteran last week who told me how strongly the troops believe in what they are doing over in the Middle East. I couldn't imagine how divisive it would be to switch the administration in the middle of a national crisis. I am thankful we do not have to find out.

Though I am sensitive to those I care about who voted Kerry, I don't give a rat's ass about Michael Moore and I believe that the popular vote margin and the electoral college win by Bush will be enough to wipe that smarmy grin off his face for a while.

No matter who won, our nation would have continued to be great. Our children will still flourish under our love and care as parents, our freedoms will abound, and our right to vote and choose will carry through to the next four years when we can blog, talk, pray, fret, and discuss all of these issues again.

I am thankful that we can move on and look ahead now. I pray Bush and his administration will be wise and measured as they do the same.