Bye, bye Donald!

OK, I'm with the Democrats now. WHOO HOO!!!

This is one big step for humankind. Let's hope there'll be more.

I only wish there wasn't a niggle of fear that Bush is trying to get his guy in before the Democratic Congress sits down to stop him. And the "old family friend" part of his description makes me nervous too. Haven't we had enough of Bush cronies?

Nancy Pelosi

Pelosi is using words like "ethical, honest, open, integrity."

God, I hope she means it. It's such a refreshing change, and I'm feeling hope for the first time in two years.

Change in DC?

I'm watching the election coverage on CNN, and I find myself a little disappointed at the whooping I'm seeing from the Democrats.

New House Leader Nancy Pelosi gave a great speech about running the most honest Congress ever. Let's hope she makes it stick.

But to hear the cheering and hoopling? *shakes head*

I must say I am deeply, deeply relieved that President George Bush has lost control of the House, and my fingers are crossed that the Senate goes blue too. But what I feel like doing isn't cheering, it's deep-sighing and getting to work.

I don't think this was a "victory" for the Democrats, in terms of fighting for something important and winning! I think it was a charge, a responsibility. The people have sent D.C. a plea: "Help us!" Sent it specifically to the Democrats with the added comment "because the President isn't listening."

I think the most appropriate response for "victorious" campaigners is to square their shoulders, step up to the microphone and say in a somber tone (like when you make a covenant), "American people, we have heard your plea and accept the responsibility to make the U.S. a place to be proud of again."