Democrats should not fear democracy as a threat, firstly because just the opposite is true and secondly because Republicans will sue them for theft of intellectual property (it's the only use of the word "intellectual" Republicans are permitted to make).
The Republican tension between satisfying the base and appealing to the entire electorate will be made significantly worse if the party controls both houses of Congress. The Republicans will get almost none of the practical things they want, and their political headaches will be multiplied.
A stirring lineup of speakers and 100,000 Americans are currently at the National Mall celebrating and continuing the March On Washington that took place 50 years ago. Watch the live video feed here.
It's election night and there's no better place to spend it than in our real time live chat here at PlanetPOV!
There's so much hostility in our society and media...doesn't it just piss you off?!
I knew things were going to go badly in NY. I am no spring chicken, and the vast majority of voters were older than me (we're trending into the 60-90 year old range).
It also helps that The White House has finally been succeeding in honing in on a strong economic message. Obama has had to figure out how to get past the obstructionist Congress to deliver his message directly to the American people. He's had to deliver his own message while also allowing Americans to realize who his Republican opponents really are.
Today we'll host a live chat beginning at 4:00 pm PST while this post serves as an open thread for Election Day discussion. Should be quite a day and night...especially for Obama supporters!
The Hollow Men Triumphant?
Join us for a live chat tonight during the first debate between President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney. The pre-show chat here begins at 5:30 pm PST and the debate begins at 6:00 pm PST. Hope to see you then!