According to most current polls, approximately half of us are going to be disappointed on Election Day.
So, how are we going to respond if the election does not go "our" way? Are we going to spend the next four years mired in "gloom and doom" thinking? Do we just "give up?"
I sincerely hope not.
By design, our government is about more than one man (or woman). We have checks and balances in the form of congress and the US Supreme Court.
So, if you are conservative, say extra prayers for Justices Roberts, Scalia, Thomas, and Alito. If you are liberal, you might want to reserve those extra prayers for Justices Sotomeyer, Ginsburg, Kagan, and Breyer. Since Justice Kennedy is often the "swing vote", maybe we all need to say special prayers for him!
As for Congress, the US House of Representatives currently has a Republican majority. The US Senate has a Democratic majority. Because one third of the Senate changes every two years and the House members are elected for two year terms, things can change fairly frequently. You can work on the local level to help elect members of your chosen party. Get involved!
If you want the possibility of more choices for President in the future, consider voting Libertarian. If your state is already a lock for your party, but you are not ecstatic about your candidate, consider helping this party get recognition and funding for 2016.
Work for your party! Think positively. Vote!
And, seriously, pray for them ALL.
2 comments:
Edited on 10/31/12 to correct reversing of House and Senate majorities. Thanks, Jim.
Great advice and attitude, Karen! Thank you for sharing.
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