Reply #13: I agree. [View All]

I think this may make him stronger for the General Election. If he has to fight hard then that will only prepare him for what is to come in the General.

It's just... sigh. The defeat was such a shock. I really did believe we were going to win by double digits. I would have bet on it. I felt it in my bones. Then all night long I watched the returns. I felt a slight sinking feeling in the beginning, when Hillary came out in the lead in the first 10% or so. Then I saw the lead begin to evaporate and sighed with relief. Then she regained it and my heart began to sink. Then it started to slowly erode again, and I felt a little hopeful. By that time, I had given up the hope of a double digit lead but was confident that it would be at least six points. Then she began to gain again, and I started to worry. By the time we had 40% in I had conceded to the fact that it was going to be a squeaker but was still slightly hopeful. After all... Obama was leading by double digits, right? How could his lead evaporate over night? He didn't do anything wrong, no major gaffes. He was spot on - perfect. Then by the time we made it to 55% I had a sinking feeling that we might lose. Then by the time we had 60% or so in... they began to call it for Hillary. Ugh. I almost wanted to cry.

As a younger voter, it just feels like it should be OUR time. I resent the idea of dynasties and "turns" for the White House, but if they want to talk about turns... what about OUR turn? The Bush's and Clinton's had the 90's, and the Bush's ruined the first decade of the new century. What now?

I am ready to fight more than ever now, but it isn't out of inspiration and hope - it's out of desperation to end the Clinton stranglehold on the Democratic Party. I really do not know what people see in her. I do not think she is a bad person or anything, but really... I just don't see what they see at all. I can only assume that it is a generational thing.