[DoughtyOne]

They're in a rare mood hugh. Gotta love it. Schwarzenegger may be no Ronald Reagan, but I can't remember being this happy since Reagan. I guess it was close watching Gore lose his bid to steal the election, but by the time he finally gave up, I was worn out. I was just glad to have it over with. Then again I was happy when we won the Gulf War, and when our guy did well in the current Gulf engagement, but RR was special for me.

[VU4G10]

[You Dirty Rats]

It's hard to imagine someone like Ah-nold or even Reagan getting elected in any other country. In most countries, only long-serving members of the political establishment ever get elected. Having a rank outsider win and punch the established barnacle-encrusted status quo is one of the great strengths of our country. Even the election of Jesse Ventura served a purpose -- it let the two major parties in the state know that they had become too complacent and too detached from the voters.

[PhiKapMom]

They are in a rare mood is right. Was living in CA when Reagan was elected and was so happy when he gave his acceptance speech. I remember having tears in my eyes sitting in the family room watching him speak! I was so happy! I feel so great that a Republican is going to be Governor of California.