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2016 Postmortem

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pnwmom

(109,776 posts)
Tue Nov 1, 2016, 07:12 PM Nov 2016

Sisters, I wasn't prepared for that emotional POP. [View all]

Last edited Tue Nov 1, 2016, 10:43 PM - Edit history (4)

That emotional jolt to the heart I felt walking back to the parking lot, after putting my ballot in the official box at the mall. After voting for a woman President for the first time in my life.

We have mail-in voting in my state, so I could have just dropped our ballots in the mail. But what fun is that? So I drove our ballots to the mall. And there were other women voting there, too – and only women – which I hope bodes well! And we were not there to shop. All the women I saw just aimed themselves at the ballot box and went straight back to their cars.

I have felt all along that Hillary would be buoyed up by a wave of women from the left and the center, and I still feel that today. But still, my own personal reaction – that sharp burst of deep feeling – took me by surprise.

Sisters, see what happens when you vote. You might be surprised, too.

P.S. And to all the loving brothers out there, I thank you for good judgment and your support!

WE ARE STRONGER TOGETHER!




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I let out an unexpected WHOOP when leaving the polling building! Surprised my old white-haired self! northoftheborder Nov 2016 #1
My WHOOP was all internal -- but deeply felt, all the same! pnwmom Nov 2016 #2
I had tears oldtime dfl_er Nov 2016 #126
K&R nt ProudProgressiveNow Nov 2016 #5
An amazing moment jehop61 Nov 2016 #6
Yes, me too. raging moderate Nov 2016 #58
.. Cha Nov 2016 #7
Mahalo, Cha! pnwmom Nov 2016 #8
You are all giving me a lift just reading this thread. I can hold on for another week! Hekate Nov 2016 #9
It's so hard to wait. Cracklin Charlie Nov 2016 #14
That's all we can do, Cracklin Charlie. calimary Nov 2016 #30
when your granddaughter is older, have her watch "iron-jawed angels", the hbo movie niyad Nov 2016 #39
50 year anniversary homegirl Nov 2016 #60
thank you for this lovely post. amazing how damned long we have been fighting this battle. niyad Nov 2016 #61
Astounding Scarsdale Nov 2016 #101
That's wonderful, love it, nt stopwastingmymoney Nov 2016 #51
No early voting in my state. I can't wait! Squinch Nov 2016 #10
I wish everyone had early voting -- it certainly beats having to stand in line pnwmom Nov 2016 #11
My local polling place is fun, though. It's very social and has always been a pretty happy bunch. Squinch Nov 2016 #118
I voted in NC on 10/20. Was unexpectedly emotional. ncgrits Nov 2016 #12
Have fun tomorrow! I'm so jealous! pnwmom Nov 2016 #16
Did you go? stopwastingmymoney Nov 2016 #54
I was there! It was awesome! ncgrits Nov 2016 #78
That is so cool! I'm jealous stopwastingmymoney Nov 2016 #87
Me too. tanyev Nov 2016 #13
KNR Lucinda Nov 2016 #15
Felt the same way when I colored in the little oval next to her name. yardwork Nov 2016 #17
I voted with my daughter and it meant so much to share that monumental moment with her. archiemo Nov 2016 #18
I felt it too mcar Nov 2016 #19
My wife walked out of the booth crying alcibiades_mystery Nov 2016 #20
Hey, we appreciate every man on the team that we can get! pnwmom Nov 2016 #26
I live in a very small town handmade34 Nov 2016 #21
Yes, it was very emotional. brer cat Nov 2016 #22
I felt so proud when I mailed my ballot shenmue Nov 2016 #24
After voting, UtahLib Nov 2016 #25
In New York, we don't have early voting PJMcK Nov 2016 #27
Thank you, PJMcK! I appreciate every man who understands how important pnwmom Nov 2016 #28
Sucks to not have early voting doesn't it? LoveMyCali Nov 2016 #32
Women , our sisters, are going to save this country's ass. apcalc Nov 2016 #31
With the help of enough smart and caring men! pnwmom Nov 2016 #35
Yes! For sure! apcalc Nov 2016 #52
You know... if just reading your message to us is making me cry... Silver Gaia Nov 2016 #33
You're welcome, Silver Gaia. It's been gratifying to see I wasn't the only teary one. pnwmom Nov 2016 #34
Voted Saturday BigMin28 Nov 2016 #36
Welcome to DU, BigMin28! pnwmom Nov 2016 #38
Thanks! BigMin28 Nov 2016 #42
Wow, 3 generations! NastyRiffraff Nov 2016 #67
Thanks you! BigMin28 Nov 2016 #75
Welcome to DU LittleGirl Nov 2016 #100
Both hubs and I got teary...it is remarkable. Demsrule86 Nov 2016 #37
I'm looking forward to it! unitedwethrive Nov 2016 #40
I voted and then we toasted Hillary with champagne. nolabear Nov 2016 #41
k and r and thank you for sharing a bit of your soul with us tonight. niyad Nov 2016 #43
Thank you, too, niyad! I know November 8 will be a big day for you, too. pnwmom Nov 2016 #44
it has been a very long battle for this moment. will be sharing with friends at a watch niyad Nov 2016 #46
Yea Sisters and Brothers flamingdem Nov 2016 #45
Yes, to all of our sisters and brothers who can rejoice in this moment! pnwmom Nov 2016 #47
I traitorously crossed gender- and race- lines to vote for Hillary today progree Nov 2016 #48
With enough brave men like you, we're going to win this thing together! pnwmom Nov 2016 #49
This thread is SO beautiful cilla4progress Nov 2016 #50
I'm glad if it helped you -- and let's keep reminding each other pnwmom Nov 2016 #57
Me too! artemis starwolf Nov 2016 #55
I felt it too while filling out my AB Ms.Lib Nov 2016 #56
I got teary ladym55 Nov 2016 #63
My husband dropped off our ballots mountain grammy Nov 2016 #64
I WAS surprised, pnwmom NastyRiffraff Nov 2016 #65
It's wonderful to read all these stories, isn't it? Thanks so much for sharing yours! pnwmom Nov 2016 #66
My 89 yr old Mom smiled like the cat that ate the mouse cry baby Nov 2016 #72
Mum and Me Frogg Nov 2016 #97
I hope she was as proud to vote for Hillary as my mom was. cry baby Nov 2016 #110
I already shed tears thinking about this... HipChick Nov 2016 #73
I know the feeling. ohheckyeah Nov 2016 #74
I kept nagging the men in my house to do theirs because pnwmom Nov 2016 #76
My husband shocked me. He had said he ohheckyeah Nov 2016 #80
Did you happen to see this post? pnwmom Nov 2016 #83
No I hadn't seen that. ohheckyeah Nov 2016 #115
Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2016 #81
I'll get my kick in the gut November 8th DemonGoddess Nov 2016 #82
I went to the Town Hall--during noon lunch hour. All was quiet except for a lone riversedge Nov 2016 #84
Same with me. There was this little delayed reaction pnwmom Nov 2016 #85
AWWWW!!! I early-voted a few days ago, & I'm a guy, but I have to say ... CaptainTruth Nov 2016 #86
Awww. . . . pnwmom Nov 2016 #89
I know, now I'm kicking myself! I should have taken a pic. I think it's actually legal. CaptainTruth Nov 2016 #91
I wonder if it's possible to get a sample ballot somewhere? pnwmom Nov 2016 #92
I can't wait to vote kcr Nov 2016 #88
And I guess I was like you in this regard: CaptainTruth Nov 2016 #90
I finally went to the Hillary store pnwmom Nov 2016 #93
Dropped mine in the box today too... Hulk Nov 2016 #94
My 85 year old Mum Frogg Nov 2016 #95
Welcome to DU, Frogg! pnwmom Nov 2016 #96
Of Course Frogg Nov 2016 #125
Welcome to DU, Frogg. That is so encouraging! mahina Nov 2016 #127
To a chronic worrier, your post is pure sunshine! annabanana Nov 2016 #128
I saw footage of Jesse Jackson crying when the election was called for Prez. O, in '08 Mc Mike Nov 2016 #102
Yes, that's what I think, too! pnwmom Nov 2016 #112
We're all doing our best to Mc Mike Nov 2016 #124
Just READING your post has tears in my eyes leftynyc Nov 2016 #103
I was moved when I filled out the ballot, and cried when I submitted it. Evergreen Emerald Nov 2016 #106
I wanted to be able to call my mother and tell her. TNNurse Nov 2016 #107
I was so overwhelmed at voting fo HRC I took a picture of my ballot. Just because. Fla Dem Nov 2016 #108
It was an incredible feeling ismnotwasm Nov 2016 #113
Michele Bachman is a woman. So is Sarah Palin. I don't care what they have between their legs... MadDAsHell Nov 2016 #114
One may celebrate both, if applicable. LanternWaste Nov 2016 #116
I'll take the latter ;) nt MadDAsHell Nov 2016 #117
California early voter for Clinton/Kaine Piedras Nov 2016 #119
When I voted last Monday... awoke_in_2003 Nov 2016 #121
I dropped mine in the ballot box at our local library. classof56 Nov 2016 #122
I CRIED. trueblue2007 Nov 2016 #123
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