Posted on 07/22/2017 11:47:46 AM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
The intense emotions surrounding the 2016 campaign were apparent to me during the last month of the race.
I spent those final weeks criss-crossing the country with the CNN #myvote campaign camper, talking to voters about who they would pick and why. Most people my colleagues and I talked to were deeply set in their convictions about their candidate and easily overlooked any shortcomings. I rarely met an undecided voter.
At the time, I expected that -- like most previous elections -- passions would eventually ease after the race was called and the country had time to process the results. But that hasn't happened. Instead, eight months after the election, it often seems like the most vitriolic campaign in recent memory is still unfolding -- and taking a personal toll on Democrats and Republicans alike.
We recently set up a voicemail and asked you to call in and leave a message responding to this idea:
Whatever your political leanings, we want to hear about how this political climate is impacting your life and your relationships.
We heard from hundreds of you and the messages often spoke to the personal divisions that have emerged since the election with friendships broken and family members no longer speaking to each other.....
Elections have consequences. I really like the consequences of this last election.
JoMa
“I loathe and despise their master.”
Him too, but them too.
Best election ever.
One of my all time favorites re: Election 2016 “We Are the Champions”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSvh3uG5uVw
that was fun to watch!!!!!
That’s a keeper, very refreshing on a hot summer day here.
The next three were just as much fun, thanks!
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Yup, I couldn’t stop laughing the first time I watched it. :D
Don’t know about CNN and democrats (sorry for the redundancy), but I’m moving forward.
Hehehe.
5.56mm
You’re welcome. :D
How can you move on when one party has become entirely insane?
I have six or seven YouTubes on my USB/DVD lined up for tonight.
I am not normally like this, but By God, I've waited eight years.
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