and i couldn't be more ecstatic!
i know obama has been criticized for what he has or hasn't done, but with this election i was consumed with more fear than ever before. i was fearful for radical events based off of the way they were talking, i was fearful for our president's health as there were assassination plans and what not, but most of all i was fearful for my future. governor romney's views threatened so many important aspects of my life and i was terrified of how drastically my life would be effected if he were to be elected.
this was also my first election. i was less than a year shy for the 2008 election, but boy do i remember it. i went through countless debates about why it mattered and why his race was more important than just his race. i've experienced my own discrimination and racism, my father has had to sue his former employer because he was discriminated against, and my grandmother grew up in the heightened time of racism and civil rights battles. to see an african-american man elected as the president of our country (and yes he is african-american for you technical hoes) is beyond heart-warming and inspiring. my grandparents were speechless and my dad shed a tear (and for those who know my dad that's clearly a big deal lol). but to see this happen AGAIN....4 years later....when i had a part in the voter count? words can't express.
the criticism will continue. the division of our country will probably be a lot worse than it has been. but i still fear a powerful God and have faith that we will be okay. Joe Biden is from delaware too, that always helps :)
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