Yes We Did

Last week, to fulfill the remainder of my community engagement, I went to a function for Hank Eng, who was running for CD6. I was there for about an hour, where I listened to and met a California congressperson who had come in for the occasion. I also chatted several members of the community that I had met at prior events (for Hank as well as my Caucus many, many months ago). I had a good discussion about the dangers of Amendment 48, although I was very aware that I was preaching to the choir.

Speaking of 48, I am so incredibly relieved that it fell through--and by such a wide margin! It is good to see that the people of Colorado are by and large not in favor of such extreme, reproductive-rights hampering measures.

Last night, I attended to event at the Cable Center for a few hours. The excitement in the air was tangible as Obama first won states that were on the border, and then finally won it all! I paraphrase the much derided quote of Michelle Obama when I say that this is the first time I have been proud of my country in a very long time. To witness such a great moment in history was emotionally overwhelming, in the best way possible. To know that my rights as a woman, and as a bisexual woman at that, have a chance at being protected under the new administration was enough to make me breathe a sigh of relief all on its own. But to see the first black and biracial president elected first hand was like witnessing a miracle. And being in a public venue, watching the reactions of people all over the country, made it that much more amazing.

I still look forward to the day a woman is elected president. But to see a black man elected to the highest office, and by such a wide margin of electoral votes, gives me hope again that in our country, with enough time, anything may be possible.