Moment in History...

Last night's election ushered in a new chapter of American history at a time when people are clamoring for positive change and new direction. This need for change wasn't limited to just the highest office as we witnessed a historic transformation in my home state (NC) as Democrats won handily in almost all races. Elizabeth Dole was defeated by Kay Hagan as well as Pat McCrory being defeated by Bev Perdue. These are two notable races as one represents the lowest point in NC politics (Elizabeth Dole's ad declaring that Kay Hagan doesn't believe in God) and a new first with Bev Purdue becoming the first female governor of NC. The change was also felt at the local level as numerous offices once dominated by Republicans shifted to Democrats. It was a historic evening but now the real work begins...rebuilding public trust in our system, fixing our economy, fixing our immigration system, etc. These items have to be addressed and resolved or the promise of change becomes the promise of same.

One almost certain aspect of NC is a Republican win for President by popular (and Electoral) vote. This election has NC as the ONLY non-declared state due to the closeness of popular vote. This would have been unheard of just four years ago! Although it makes no difference how the state goes in Electoral votes, it may prove to be another important moment in history!


Now that the election has been decided, it's time for everyone to come together and start getting things done!