It is the day after the day after the election. In my state, a change in partisan control took place in the Governor's office and both chambers of the state legislature. An incumbent U.S. Senator lost. Those that support the party that will soon control most of the elected offices in my state are quite gleeful. Their mantra is: The people want change.
Those that support the party that lost control of most elected offices in my state are saying they are happy. They argue that the other party will now have the responsibility of cleaning up the mess they created.
I have always argued that campaigning and governing are two different animals. One party ran a system of campaigns that was effective. However, the supporters of this party now have to hold the feet of the newly elected officials to the fire. The electoral courtship is over - the campaign to get the newly empowered party to the altar has been successful. We will soon get a more accurate picture of the party we "married" - warts and all. If the new spouse doesn't do what they promised (aka: to govern), we can count on another divorce in two years.
