Election day has come and gone. There were wins which means of course there were losses as well. All felt throughout the country. Did you vote? Did you make your voice heard? I was talking to a friend the other day and asked them if they voted in the election and was surprised to hear that they hadn't bought in to election day. This individual is not alone in their decision to stay away from the polls on election day. It is estimated that about 60% of Americans, roughly 132 million, turned out to vote. There were many high profile and big ticket items across the United States' ballots and some states passed some key legislative statements.
Big legislative results in Maryland
Dream Act For 59% Against 41% Same-Sex Marriage For 52% Against 48% Gambling Expansion For 52% Against 48%
There were several firsts this election. For the first time, a sitting President voted early. For the first time, candidates spent over $1 billion in advertising. Total cost in all campaigns was close to $5.8 billion, about $50/voter. Most world leaders congratulated and praised Barack Obama on his re-election victory; however, some states, like Venezuela, had tempered reactions, while states like Pakistan also commented on Romney's defeat as being safer for Pakistan-United States relations.
With so much being at stake with this election everyone is waiting and wondering what will happen next. Bush tax cuts are set to expire, fiscal cliff is looming, restructuring in the president's cabinet, Obamacare is here to stay and several states have legalized same sex marriage while a couple of others legalized the recreational use of marijuana. Change is here.
How do you feel about the change that is here and the changes on the way? Do you think gridlock is to be expected or can bipartisanship prevail for the good of the people and the future of the United States.
--Krystal
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