So politically in the US, it was a remarkably good night for Democrats this year. Above see Robert Hubbell's analysis, and there is so much good writing about this. Michael Moore was on target and I was so glad for his many missives leading up to election night. Reading his words gave me hope that the red wave was actually a red mirage and it turned out to be true. The results could have been better, but they could have been a lot worse.
A highlight for me is that in Oregon Tina Kotek won. That gives me such a great sigh of relief as the race was way closer than it should have been. She's going to be a great governor and we're lucky to have her. Also, in Portland, Charter Reform won. That's going to be an interesting change for Portland and I'm excited to see how it all unfolds.
OK, Georgia. There will be a run-off on December 6th. Here are some of the resources I put together the last time we did this dance. I think Georgians will be pretty embarrassed if they don't elect Senator Raphael Warnock, but I want to make sure that happens. I will be writing to you again about this closer to December 6th.
Here are resources to help you find things you'd like to do - postcarding, phone banking, etc.
And here's a very short video (55 seconds) about how you can find out whom you know in Georgia to reach out and encourage them to vote. I've also used this technique while traveling to find friends around the world.
That's going to do it for this month's 11. I hope you are doing well - feel free to write me and let me know how things are going. If you're in Portland, please consider coming by next Tuesday, 11.15, and saying hi. Really, it's going to be a memorable night.
Lots of love,
Albert
PS - My last email to you before the election featured a few of these guys. Here is their take a couple of days after the election. Enjoy.
