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I love this win because it shows President Obama has proved himself to the American people lunatica Nov 2012 #1
K&R !!! K&R !!! K&R !!! K&R !!! K&R !!! RKP5637 Nov 2012 #4
To me, it's an indication that Americans are waking the F up! Despite all of the RKP5637 Nov 2012 #2
True and don't forget all the spin about ReTHUG supporters being more malaise Nov 2012 #6
They thought they were going to win BeyondGeography Nov 2012 #3
Yes it was supposed to be close and WilLIARd was going to malaise Nov 2012 #7
Don't forget about how many times the media discussed the *possibility* of an EV tie Proud Liberal Dem Nov 2012 #42
What a joke malaise Nov 2012 #55
Those you mentioned, plus the ballot support for the ACA, fairer taxation and minority rights. pinto Nov 2012 #5
That was fabulous malaise Nov 2012 #8
It means nothing to me until these CEO scumbags are thrust into the bowels of the political earth. RagAss Nov 2012 #9
Thanks for your blunt comment. We need to hear that. And, as I'm sure you know, pinto Nov 2012 #11
Right Proud Liberal Dem Nov 2012 #43
United Citizens Beat Citizens United... KharmaTrain Nov 2012 #10
Damn that was beautifully stated +1,000 malaise Nov 2012 #15
Let me add another +1000. A thing of beauty for sure! OneGrassRoot Nov 2012 #18
Nice! Would make an excellent bumper sticker. -nt CrispyQ Nov 2012 #48
+100 burnsei sensei Nov 2012 #82
Knowing the rich can't just buy the election is very satisfying. TeamPooka Nov 2012 #12
The schadenfreude is strong this year Warpy Nov 2012 #13
I'm lovin' these responses malaise Nov 2012 #16
A Romney win would have meant that the US can't tell its ass from a hole in the ground. Starry Messenger Nov 2012 #14
Indeed malaise Nov 2012 #17
I loved, loved, loved that labor flexed its muscle DevonRex Nov 2012 #33
They've pledged to keep the organization together in the post-election issues too. Starry Messenger Nov 2012 #37
Very important malaise Nov 2012 #72
It shows that money can't buy everything annabanana Nov 2012 #19
And it was fun watching them waste it malaise Nov 2012 #20
We just weren't buying what they were selling footinmouth Nov 2012 #21
I got mine malaise Nov 2012 #23
You pretty much nailed my feelings on it as well Populist_Prole Nov 2012 #25
The main reason for me.. Posteritatis Nov 2012 #22
Well it was great that Democrats and progressives in civil society and the media malaise Nov 2012 #24
We all agree on that malaise Nov 2012 #56
because Rmoney is such a smug arrogant asshole who made his money ruining America?he's just so awful RepublicansRZombies Nov 2012 #26
Social media has sure changed the dynamics malaise Nov 2012 #58
I just finished watching the movie "Red Tails". bluestate10 Nov 2012 #83
Will have to see it malaise Nov 2012 #91
It was a victory for democracy Jack Rabbit Nov 2012 #27
Lovely response malaise Nov 2012 #29
yes RepublicansRZombies Nov 2012 #34
Great response! mrsadm Nov 2012 #85
Because both candidates said this was a choice of direction for the country Motown_Johnny Nov 2012 #28
Bold lies and distortions weren't rewarded this time... ecstatic Nov 2012 #30
Yes indeed malaise Nov 2012 #61
Maybe I'm a bitter little pill...and there is a mormon component to my glee... Tikki Nov 2012 #31
Not only did Rmoney lose big time, his billionaire corporate backers lost big too. Initech Nov 2012 #32
it completely derailed the republican train. it stopped the shit in it's tracks. spanone Nov 2012 #35
You know I started feeling good about young Americans during the malaise Nov 2012 #49
All of the above, crim son Nov 2012 #36
+1,000 malaise Nov 2012 #54
No aromatic beverage packets hanging from apparel. nt valerief Nov 2012 #38
Please explain - I'm lost malaise Nov 2012 #64
No teabagger hats everywhere! nt valerief Nov 2012 #67
Bwaaaaaah hahahahah malaise Nov 2012 #75
I knew you'd appreciate it! nt valerief Nov 2012 #78
Every single reason give on this thread so far union_maid Nov 2012 #39
Despite all of the money Koch Bros., Crossroads GPS, et. al spent Proud Liberal Dem Nov 2012 #40
They were wrong on every count malaise Nov 2012 #90
Saw a few large Romney/Ryan signs still up on the drive back home today. tanyev Nov 2012 #41
I hope you have some photos malaise Nov 2012 #50
I gloat every day in every way possible! Had a nice "sound off" tidbit published in my local paper. CTyankee Nov 2012 #44
Bwaaaaaaaaaah hahahahaha malaise Nov 2012 #53
I can't wait to use "Obama won. Get over it!" with certain folks I know... CTyankee Nov 2012 #59
It makes you a winner malaise Nov 2012 #65
Yup. That's what we are! CTyankee Nov 2012 #80
All of these reasons are wonderfully stated and I might offer just one more: PCIntern Nov 2012 #45
Isn't that the truth malaise Nov 2012 #52
Yes to that!!!!!!! And also the resurrgence of the RWNJ/hate groups LeftInTX Nov 2012 #79
The Power of The Vote Over The Power of MSM. n/t Tuesday Afternoon Nov 2012 #46
It was bigger than MSM malaise Nov 2012 #62
Indeed. It was a joy to behold. Tuesday Afternoon Nov 2012 #73
I saw it as a referendum on hate & bigotry. CrispyQ Nov 2012 #47
It was also a big victory over big money malaise Nov 2012 #63
The backlash against voter suppression by the GOP was particularly sweet. nt ErikJ Nov 2012 #51
But but but malaise Nov 2012 #66
For me, just having Romney lose is enough. MrSlayer Nov 2012 #57
Guess relieved is an important word here malaise Nov 2012 #68
ALL the right wing predictions and BILLIONS of their DOLLARS went SWIRLING DOWN THE TOILET. RBInMaine Nov 2012 #60
Truthfully that was orgasmic malaise Nov 2012 #69
For me? bluestate10 Nov 2012 #70
That Hispanic turn out was unbelievable malaise Nov 2012 #74
Reasons both positive and negative The Time is Now Nov 2012 #71
I watched that - Rachel is the best malaise Nov 2012 #76
Republican added to their nut bin. Interesting to see how Reindeer Congressman legislates. bluestate10 Nov 2012 #84
... because, even as the right-wing nutjob heads explode etherealtruth Nov 2012 #77
I agree re the 99% but I don't give a flying fugg about the RW nut job heads malaise Nov 2012 #92
I was elated with this election because burnsei sensei Nov 2012 #81
Don't forget that 39% of white votes malaise Nov 2012 #93
Well said malaise Nov 2012 #94
Lots XanaDUer Nov 2012 #86
Oh yes! malaise Nov 2012 #95
Dems stood up as one ...and told the Repukes that You Can't Buy America! sheshe2 Nov 2012 #87
And people saw through the lies malaise Nov 2012 #96
because Romney represented everything that is WRONG with America Skittles Nov 2012 #88
I hope you're right malaise Nov 2012 #97
Youth vote was higher than in 2008 lovemydog Nov 2012 #89
The youth have impressed me for some time malaise Nov 2012 #98
While I'm glad LWolf Nov 2012 #99
I'm just relieved we don't have a President Romney Marrah_G Nov 2012 #100
it is satisfying because OLDMDDEM Nov 2012 #101
Supreme Court!!!!! Waltons_Mtn Nov 2012 #102
Many reasons, but I think mainly because I'm pretty sure that the Zorra Nov 2012 #103
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