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murielm99

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70. The last time I felt this good

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Wed Dec 13, 2017, 01:36 AM

Dec 2017

was when Obama won his first and second elections.

My daughter was one of the lucky people who had a ticket to attend Obama's triumphant entry into Grant Park after the win. She kept texting those of us at the county Democratic headquarters, and we kept jumping up and down.

For his second win, my husband and I were lucky enough to have tickets to election night at McCormick Place. We got to see and hear the last real President when he came in and gave his victory speech.

I suppose we were lucky enough to win those lotteries because we all live in Illinois. But we also worked our asses off for Obama.

A heartfelt thanks to everyone who worked so hard for Doug Jones!

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OMIGOD! I can't remember when I felt this good about an election! [View all] CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2017 OP

I bet the last time you felt this good had a little something to do with THIS guy, Peggy?! Leghorn21 Dec 2017 #1

I think you may be onto something!! CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2017 #2

Neither can I. I was not prepared for such an outcome, but I am absolutely smirkymonkey Dec 2017 #3

I thought Jones would lose......but I hoped it would be close. CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2017 #5

I am just hoping that this will finally be the beginning of the end for him. smirkymonkey Dec 2017 #14

I hope it will be the beginning of the end. I know there will be a backlash! CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2017 #18

I can remember. It was 2008. davekriss Dec 2017 #4

Yup, 2008. A lifetime ago. CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2017 #7

2012 was even better, in some ways. 3catwoman3 Dec 2017 #68

Yes. nt ecstatic Dec 2017 #77

Doug Jones is on stage and I'm crying... DesertRat Dec 2017 #6

I'll bet he's in shock, the good kind! CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2017 #10

And it's his and his wife's 25th anniversary today! DesertRat Dec 2017 #40

What a fabulous anniversary gift! CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2017 #43

I'm with you CaliforniaPeggy!!!!! spanone Dec 2017 #8

Yay, my dear spanone! CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2017 #11

... spanone Dec 2017 #15

You can say that again! sl8 Dec 2017 #9

But I won't, my dear sl8! CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2017 #12

Not in a long time. Over a year, in fact. Bettie Dec 2017 #13

It is so damn good! n/t CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2017 #20

Hope lives! C_U_L8R Dec 2017 #16

You got it! CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2017 #21

Hi Peggy! mvd Dec 2017 #17

A most excellent early Xmas present indeed! CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2017 #22

I was at a Dem gathering tonite LeftInTX Dec 2017 #19

How great to have a bunch of Democrats to celebrate with! CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2017 #23

Hallelujah! Best Ive felt in a year! Grammy23 Dec 2017 #24

The best I've felt in a year too! SO GOOD to have this win! n/t CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2017 #26

I NEVER would have predicted this! It's wonderful! spooky3 Dec 2017 #32

CHEERS! bigtree Dec 2017 #25

Backatcha my dear bigtree! CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2017 #27

Cheers!!! InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2017 #35

yea rah questionseverything Dec 2017 #75

Yesssss, it's been a long time. Thank you Alabama!! InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2017 #28

Time to turn that red state at least purple! CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2017 #30

You said it! InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2017 #38

I wouldn't count on that customerserviceguy Dec 2017 #39

OK, back to reality! Hey, a girl can dream, can't she? CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2017 #41

This was a dream come true customerserviceguy Dec 2017 #84

Miss Kayla and Mr. Roy will have plenty of time to fellowship now spooky3 Dec 2017 #29

Indeed they will....lucky them! CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2017 #34

I can't, either. highplainsdem Dec 2017 #31

We'll believe it tomorrow! CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2017 #36

if it helps, Kornacki says there are a lot more votes to come in, from BLUE (urban) areas spooky3 Dec 2017 #42

It has been a long time customerserviceguy Dec 2017 #33

How perfect! CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2017 #37

When Pres. Obama won the first time, my mother and I hugged each other shenmue Dec 2017 #44

Here's a hug from me, my dear shenmue! CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2017 #45

Thx, u can has! shenmue Dec 2017 #46

My last time this happy? Duppers Dec 2017 #47

It sure is magnificent! CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2017 #48

This is unbelievably fantastic news! True_Blue Dec 2017 #49

I'm STILL pinching myself! CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2017 #50

Yes, it's certainly boosted my mood! whathehell Dec 2017 #51

Mine as well! I think DU is a roaring happy place tonight! CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2017 #52

Yes!..and.It's high time too! whathehell Dec 2017 #58

Not long ago, we had across the board wins. Remember Virginia? Yes, this one feels real good. Nt MikeydaDog Dec 2017 #53

Yup, I was also thinking about Virginia. This feels very good too. n/t CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2017 #54

Yes. It feels wonderful! We need to keep Russia out of our elections so we can enjoy more of this! C Moon Dec 2017 #55

I sure agree, on all counts! CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2017 #56

But I'm not ignoring all the work folks did getting out and voting, and getting behind Jones! C Moon Dec 2017 #57

Thank you Alabama Az_lefty Dec 2017 #59

What will make this perfect for me is if Franken sticks to his guns and PatrickforO Dec 2017 #60

That would be genius! C Moon Dec 2017 #62

This feels so good! Hekate Dec 2017 #61

I'm seeing a lot of typos and slurred words on DU tonight Alea Dec 2017 #63

Wish I had a beverage to toast with but yuiyoshida Dec 2017 #64

The smoking lamp is lighted! WheelWalker Dec 2017 #83

For the first time since November of 2012, I felt elation watching the returns... Moostache Dec 2017 #65

Oh, I can remember! BadgerMom Dec 2017 #66

Same Here! 🥂 BlancheSplanchnik Dec 2017 #67

I can remember very clearly - 2012. 3catwoman3 Dec 2017 #69

The last time I felt this good murielm99 Dec 2017 #70

Amen Peggy. JohnnyRingo Dec 2017 #71

See Peggy? Faith. ❤️ nolabear Dec 2017 #72

You were right, my dear nolabear...Thank you! CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2017 #74

... nolabear Dec 2017 #76

Doing the happy dance with you, Peggy! UpInArms Dec 2017 #73

Order up! Zambero Dec 2017 #78

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Upthevibe Dec 2017 #79

Pure joy! MLAA Dec 2017 #80

Yes! Midterms! Heartstrings Dec 2017 #81

Obamas first one, maybe 2006. But its close. we can do it Dec 2017 #82