Singing the Post-Election Blues (may take time to recover - ABC News)

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Singing the Post-Election Blues

It May Take Individuals--and the Nation--Some Time to Recover

By MARC LALLANILLA

Nov. 4, 2004 — After one of the most divisive elections in recent American history, much of the nation is still reeling from the emotional fallout of the campaign and the election returns.

"I haven't gotten out of bed all day," said Chris Barr, a Phoenix photographer and Democratic National Committee volunteer. "I'm having to reassess my whole belief system. I just feel drained."

Across the country, the news that President Bush defeated Sen. John Kerry has left coffee shops and chat rooms filled with people expressing relief, jubilation, anger, despair and bitterness.

Responses on ABCNews.com's Election Message Board range from fearful — "I can honestly say that this is the lowest point at which I have ever seen this country and I am truly afraid of the path we are on" — to elated: "As the mother of an Airman I'm thrilled that the right man for our military has been re-elected."

It's a Family Affair

These feelings are drawn in sharp relief when family members or co-workers have sparred throughout the election season over candidates or political hot-button issues like same-sex marriage.

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1. "I'm having to reassess my whole belief system.

Nailed that one!