Posted: 11/7/26 at 10:27am
Obama was elected after eight hideous years of George W. Bush. That didn’t negate the fact that his election as first Black POTUS was cause for celebration.
Posted: 11/8/26 at 6:55am
Jay Lerner-Z said: "Obama was elected after eight hideous years of George W. Bush. That didn’t negate the fact that his election as first Black POTUS was cause for celebration."
Yes, you're absolutely right about that. I celebrate O'bama's historic election, too. I also mourn his absence in office.
But the recent midterm elections were a completely different story. In the 2008 presidential election, US citizens voted for a specific candidate and what he stood for as President. In the recent midterms, citizens voted for a party - not the specific candidates/their ideals.
The goal was to wrest control of both House and Senate from the Republican party. All of the associated DEI elements are coincidental "happy accidents", or "icing on the cake".
We voted in backlash against Trump, and the Republican party members who supported his insanity. We didn't vote for specific candidates per se (like we did for Pres. O'bama). The midterms were about taking back control over House and Senate from Trump and Republicans.
The most effective way to do that was to vote the party - not the candidates. ...and we did.
Were ALL of the candidates listed in Post #12 (or those on your state's ballot) on your radar before you voted? If even one of them was not familiar to you before you voted, then you, also voted by party. (I know I can say that's definitely true for myself).
Updated On: 11/8/26 at 06:55 AM
Posted: 11/8/26 at 7:45am
The fact remains that being gay or Muslim was not an insurmountable barrier to getting on the ballot to begin with.
Posted: 11/8/26 at 8:31am
Jay Lerner-Z said: "The fact remains that being gay or Muslim was not an insurmountable barrier to getting on the ballot to begin with."
No argument, there 
Like I wrote, "icing on the cake".
Posted: 11/8/26 at 8:38am
Only two years ago, Kamala was afraid to have Pete Buttigieg on the ticket. Inch by inch, the only way is up.
Posted: 11/8/26 at 8:56am
Another thought....
What better way to begin reversing Trump's goal to abolish DEI than to select midterm candidates that reflect the value of respect for DEI (...accepting the gamble that enough voters would be smart enough vote by party with the goal of taking back control of House and Senate)?
@ DonaldTrump: We're here, No fear, get used to it!
Updated On: 11/8/26 at 08:56 AM
Posted: 11/9/26 at 2:12pm
I've seen a couple takes on the news and social media predicting that the companies that last year were so quick to bend the knee to Trump and get rid of anything that even appeared like DEI will soon likely make a 180 in light of last Tuesday's results.
Hollywood in particular has almost totally retreated from the diversity initiatives they undertook in the 2010's. POC and female representation both in front of and behind the camera is currently at decade lows.
Updated On: 11/9/26 at 02:12 PM
Posted: 11/9/26 at 7:48pm
Zeppie2022 said: "Jay Lerner-Z said: "The election of the first openly gay US senator, and the first Muslim senator. A moment of celebration. The real America is reclaiming itself."
So, if you are white straight and a Jew/Catholic etc., you are not part of real America - ok. You sound like a bigot Jay.
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That’s not what he said at all. You should probably take a seat.
Posted: 11/9/26 at 7:52pm
Zeppie2022 said: "Jay Lerner-Z said: "Zeppie2022 said: "Jay Lerner-Z said: "The election of the first openly gay US senator, and the first Muslim senator. A moment of celebration. The real America is reclaiming itself."
So, if you are white straight and a Jew/Catholic etc., you are not part of real America - ok. You sound like a bigot Jay.
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What mar said."
Read the definition of bigot below Jay. Fits your statements in this thread perfectly. (GOP is evil)
"a person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices. One who regards or treats the members of a group with hatred and intolerance"
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Are you having fun making a fool out of yourself?
Posted: 11/9/26 at 10:20pm
The entire point about celebrating these firsts is the recognition that gay people (NH Senate), or Muslims (MI Senate), or Black women (GA Governor) are being treated just the same as everyone else. The election should never be about belonging to these groups, and I am sure that didn't help any of these candidates. The celebration is about the fact that voters are no longer penalizing people for belonging to historically disfavored groups.
Updated On: 11/9/26 at 10:20 PM
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