From Karen - Reflections on a New Generation of Voters

I was a poll worker all day, registering new voters or voters who had moved since the last election. One of the special experiences for me was registering two young folks who were born to friends 19 years ago. They were so excited about voting for the first time. I thought about how many elections I've lived through, working for McGovern, being so disillusioned with the Clinton's, watching Carter swallowed by D.C. politics, and in general, the dirty tactics that became so refined with the Republicans. I thought about all the young people, like my niece in North Carolina, who worked Obama's campaign and how magnificent it must be for them to win. I wonder if they can ever truly appreciate this event.