Grand Ole' Party

So here I am, three days after the election and for lack of a better word, heartbroken. My brain is fried from over seven months of non-stop work, my stomach hurts from a diet consisting only of fast food, and I no longer fight the bags under my eyes that seem to get darker by the hour. But would I trade the past seven months for anything? I don't even hesitate as I say no. For one of the first times in my life, I honestly feel like what I did had an effect on not only myself, but the future of our fine country. I can forever say that I had a part in what will be one of the most historical Presidential elections of our lifetimes. Did we lose? Yes. Do we have changes to make? Of course. But that is what has made this experience so much better, the fact that we can look at what happened and learn. I am so proud of my party; I am proud of President Bush and I am proud to have been behind Senator John McCain and Governor Sarah Palin.

I was not raised in a particularly political home, nor were the views that rarely emerged Republican; and I couldn't help as I grew older that I found myself drawn to the Republican party. Not only for the social aspects, but now as I learn and mature, the financial principles as well. I believe in small government, I believe in the freedom of parents having a choice on where they send their kids to school, I believe in private healthcare, I believe in lower taxes and am against putting my hard earned dollars into broken government programs, I believe in energy independence, I believe in creating jobs at home rather than internationally, I support the war in Iraq and helping other countries learn the power of democracy, I support the beauty of life and protecting it, I believe in the right to bear arms, I believe in the power of the Consitution and preserving the orginial law of the land, and most importantly I believe in the American Dream; the power of creating something for yourself, by yourself.

While my interest in politics were always high, I never thought I would be sitting here working for the national party. I get asked all the time by friends and family who don't share my beliefs why I work where I do, and I can't help but get frustrated as they lay their judgement on me. To me, I would rather fight for what I believe in, than sit idle and complain when things don't go my way... That is why I won't be bitter come January 20th when Barack Obama is sworn in as our 44th President. Some people seem to forget that the President is still not only the leader of our country, but also the free world. That man, no matter who he is or where his views lie, deserves the respect and support of every American; something that I feel many people seemed to lose sight of with President Bush. And I truly do hope that Barack Obama brings good change to Washington, because while it may be unsettling for some, it might be what is needed.

Also, thank you to all of my family and friends who stood by me over the past few months, I couldn't have done it without your constant support. Even when we got in screaming matches over election news, it is always nice to have a little outsider perspective. And here's to the next couple of years and the revival of the Republican Party; I sure as heck can't wait to be a part of it.



Martha Stewart Tip-of-the-Day: To easily remove burnt on food from your skillet, simply add a drop or two of dish soap and enough water to cover bottom of pan, and bring to a boil on stovetop.