Heartbroken for @staceyabrams. Bummed for @betoorourke. Fingers crossed for @raphaelwarnock. Happy for blue victories across the country. Grateful mama of 4 Gen Z’ers who voted in record numbers for things that matter, like justice and equal rights. My votes in SC didn’t help much but I won’t give up.
Cautiously optimistic. Very grateful for blue wins in my state which will protect the rights of women and the vulnerable, and preserve democracy. My husband and I (former evangelical republicans) were talking yesterday about how the last 6 years have worked to reveal to us who our country really is. Initially, we were appalled bc it felt like our country had changed—now we know better. It’s who we’ve always been. But that’s not the end of the story. It’s still being written, and we get the chance to participate.
I live in Wisconsin. Things are turning out a little better than I expected, although it looks like we will now be represented by an insurrectionist and election denier in congress. That said, I worked the polls yesterday at a site that is on a university campus and we had lines out the door to register and vote. Watching first time voters put their ballots in the voting machine was so exciting. Handing out the “I voted” stickers was so fun. I’m feeling buoyed by these young people 💜
Grateful for you and the wins. I have a tendency to be anxious and depressed, and the past few years are taking a toll. I haven't figured out a way to mitigate my distress. I have been very involved with local races, (another source of stress for me), and try to do a lot of self care, but any advice is welcome. Peace Shelley
I’m exhausted and discouraged. I didn’t expect to win most of South Carolina’s state and federal races, but a Democratic governor would have protected abortion access and a Democratic super of education would have protected our kids. We got neither.
I live in TX, and I just feel sad and heavy. I didn't actually expect TX to flip; I knew it was unlikely, but I "hoped" anyway. I'm thankful and encouraged. that it was not a mass "red wave". Yes, fingers crossed for Warnock and AZ too.
Heavy and sad to live in a state where people swing Bibles in equal if not greater numbers than they open carry guns, and yet, we collectively vote like we've never learned anything about Jesus. I'm sad for the oppressed and the marginalized, I'm sad for my daughter and I'm sad for my sons. I'm not at the action steps point, as the older two are in HS, but in the next 3-5 years think I will be leaving TX.
I've had to remind myself that God is good, and he is still in charge . . . but that was God and in charge when His chosen people were exiled to Babylon because of their choices . . . I'm weary and sad, but here for the long game.
Sad for residents of Texas, Florida, & Georgia. Disappointed in the citizenry who vote for cult of party instead of for the good of the country. Grateful for young voters, women, people of color, who made these races so very tight.
Relieved in Michigan that the 3 proposals passed & the Gov, SOS & AG were all re-elected. Sad for the places where that didn’t happen. Even sadder that truth and justice have become suppressed abs even demonized. We have much to do as people of faith called to do justice, love mercy, and walk humble with God.
I’m just sad. I feel defeated. How can people look common sense in the face and say “no thanks!” ??? The worst part is living inside of hypocrisy where people bless your heart with a gun to your head. In my city we elected a lot of republicans and I thought we were a little more purple than that at least. But no, towed that line. Like others have said, we are forming our exit strategy. In my city this year there have been several pushes to ban LGBTQ literature in our public library and our state elected a woman who was literally purchased her degree this year to be technically qualified to run for state school superintendent. No one cares if anyone knows anything about the jobs they’re being given, they only care that their power remains safely in their hands. ☹️
I feel relieved we didn’t have the red wave that was predicated. But I also feel similar to everyone else who’s posted. Frustrated. Sad. Clinging to a tiny sliver of hope. Enraged at the inhumanity and lack of empathy and compassion. But mostly I feel ashamed. Ashamed that the white-American-capital-C-Church has chosen fear, exclusivity and self-righteousness instead of courage, love and humility. I read some in Amos yesterday and the parallels between Israel’s behavior and whites America’s behavior is uncanny.
This is what I posted on IG this morning. 💙
Heartbroken for @staceyabrams. Bummed for @betoorourke. Fingers crossed for @raphaelwarnock. Happy for blue victories across the country. Grateful mama of 4 Gen Z’ers who voted in record numbers for things that matter, like justice and equal rights. My votes in SC didn’t help much but I won’t give up.
I am cautiously optimistic because there are no current indicators that a true Red Wave materialized!!!
Cautiously optimistic. Very grateful for blue wins in my state which will protect the rights of women and the vulnerable, and preserve democracy. My husband and I (former evangelical republicans) were talking yesterday about how the last 6 years have worked to reveal to us who our country really is. Initially, we were appalled bc it felt like our country had changed—now we know better. It’s who we’ve always been. But that’s not the end of the story. It’s still being written, and we get the chance to participate.
What I posted on insta today:
“ As I'm no longer eligible to vote in US elections and, thus, have no right to comment, I'II only say this once:
My home state of GA is a dumpster fire of manure governor-wise. But at the tiniest least they did not elect the football player.”
I now live in Ontario, Canada, which is trying its damnedest to become the US 👎🏻
I live in Wisconsin. Things are turning out a little better than I expected, although it looks like we will now be represented by an insurrectionist and election denier in congress. That said, I worked the polls yesterday at a site that is on a university campus and we had lines out the door to register and vote. Watching first time voters put their ballots in the voting machine was so exciting. Handing out the “I voted” stickers was so fun. I’m feeling buoyed by these young people 💜
Grateful for you and the wins. I have a tendency to be anxious and depressed, and the past few years are taking a toll. I haven't figured out a way to mitigate my distress. I have been very involved with local races, (another source of stress for me), and try to do a lot of self care, but any advice is welcome. Peace Shelley
Hopeful my state stays blue (Nevada) as we await results. Relieved there was no real red wave.
I’m exhausted and discouraged. I didn’t expect to win most of South Carolina’s state and federal races, but a Democratic governor would have protected abortion access and a Democratic super of education would have protected our kids. We got neither.
I live in TX, and I just feel sad and heavy. I didn't actually expect TX to flip; I knew it was unlikely, but I "hoped" anyway. I'm thankful and encouraged. that it was not a mass "red wave". Yes, fingers crossed for Warnock and AZ too.
Heavy and sad to live in a state where people swing Bibles in equal if not greater numbers than they open carry guns, and yet, we collectively vote like we've never learned anything about Jesus. I'm sad for the oppressed and the marginalized, I'm sad for my daughter and I'm sad for my sons. I'm not at the action steps point, as the older two are in HS, but in the next 3-5 years think I will be leaving TX.
I've had to remind myself that God is good, and he is still in charge . . . but that was God and in charge when His chosen people were exiled to Babylon because of their choices . . . I'm weary and sad, but here for the long game.
Sad for residents of Texas, Florida, & Georgia. Disappointed in the citizenry who vote for cult of party instead of for the good of the country. Grateful for young voters, women, people of color, who made these races so very tight.
Relieved in Michigan that the 3 proposals passed & the Gov, SOS & AG were all re-elected. Sad for the places where that didn’t happen. Even sadder that truth and justice have become suppressed abs even demonized. We have much to do as people of faith called to do justice, love mercy, and walk humble with God.
Saddened that Texas is such a shipwreck at the moment.
I’m just sad. I feel defeated. How can people look common sense in the face and say “no thanks!” ??? The worst part is living inside of hypocrisy where people bless your heart with a gun to your head. In my city we elected a lot of republicans and I thought we were a little more purple than that at least. But no, towed that line. Like others have said, we are forming our exit strategy. In my city this year there have been several pushes to ban LGBTQ literature in our public library and our state elected a woman who was literally purchased her degree this year to be technically qualified to run for state school superintendent. No one cares if anyone knows anything about the jobs they’re being given, they only care that their power remains safely in their hands. ☹️
disappointed
A little numb but not devastated. In TX it’s hard to be too hopeful that the majority would make empathetic choice at the polls.
Will keep the faith and stay the course….but definitely will not be staying in Texas forever.
I feel relieved we didn’t have the red wave that was predicated. But I also feel similar to everyone else who’s posted. Frustrated. Sad. Clinging to a tiny sliver of hope. Enraged at the inhumanity and lack of empathy and compassion. But mostly I feel ashamed. Ashamed that the white-American-capital-C-Church has chosen fear, exclusivity and self-righteousness instead of courage, love and humility. I read some in Amos yesterday and the parallels between Israel’s behavior and whites America’s behavior is uncanny.