For months, I have told my close friends that I never felt confident re Hillary winning notwithstanding the polls. Just sensed the winds of change were afoot.
Trump didn't win because his opponent was Hillary. He won because he masterfully filled the void abandoned by the Democrats.
My party has gradually lost touch with the lunch-pail, blue collar voters, who were the heart and soul of the party for decades, -- the FDR Democrats.
The campaign $$ chases the easy minority votes in the cities. The middle class, small towns and rural America are left out of the equation.
Worse, we make fun of them. See Bill Maher on HBO. We've become elitists, snobs, intellectuals. Our fundraising comes from Hollywood.
After last night, the Dems need to reconnect with the heartland, the rust bucket states, and the entire hardworking middle class. It starts with straight talk and treating them with the dignity they deserve.
As posted last week, I have great respect for the electorate. The verdict has been rendered. The political reset button has been set.
It is admittedly difficult to treat President Trump with any inkling of respect, given the divisive nature in which he ran. But he is now our President Elect. I will not question his place of birth or call him a "chimp."
Congrat's to all Trump supporters. I genuinely hope he turns out to be a terrific President.