Election Eve GROUP HUG THREAD!

[SallyMander]

You guys have helped keep me sane these past months and years! Tonight I am an emotional disaster and I don't know what to do with myself -- I am a nervous excited wreck! -- but I am so filled with amazement and wonder and HOPE at the direction our country can take tomorrow. OH PLEASE OH PLEASE OH PLEASE!!!

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Love and LUCK to Democrats all across this great country! :loveya:

[oldtime dfl_er]

1. Thanks!!

We're all going to need MULTIPLE hugs tomorrow!!!:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:

[SallyMander]

2. Hugs and DEEP BREATHS!

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[NotThisTime]

121. I'll double that, my stomach is in KNOTS

:grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:

[damonm]

7. I may need them to calm down after the GOP suffers such an ass-kicking

That whoever pulls our foot out of their ass will be proclaimed Rightful King of England...

[sampsonblk]

3. Thanks!

nt

[SallyMander]

5. :-)

:hug:

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

I feel the same way - I'm about to jump out of my skin

:hug: :hug: :hug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:

[SallyMander]

6. How are we ever going to sleep???

:hug:

[bdamomma]

14. sleep tonite, it's going to be a long day and night tomorrow.

[SallyMander]

24. Yup, and I have an early morning

going to the polls for election protection! :bounce:

[bdamomma]

28. thanks for your hard work

as an ex pat, we are all watching and hoping.

[Sheltiemama]

83. Take two Benadryl.

It works for me! Of course, I can't be responsible for the strange dreams it might cause.

[SallyMander]

102. Hmm, good thought

:rofl:

:D

[CaliforniaPeggy]

4. My dear SallyMander!

I'm all for hugs, sweetie!

And some day, I'd love to give you one in person!

Let the madness be over!

I too am full of hope!

:hug:

[SallyMander]

10. That would be lovely Peggy!

:D

:hug:

[bdamomma]

8. it has been a bumpy ride.

but being with you guys it has been great!!!!!!!!!!! Go Vote, and let's kick them to the curb.
:grouphug:

[SallyMander]

11. Amen!

I have been choked up all night -- i don't know how i'm going to teach tomorrow! :hug:

[KathieG]

9. Right back atcha! Love you guys!

:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:
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[SallyMander]

12. Thanks KathieG!

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[Kaleko]

13. Right back atcha,

all of ya.

[SallyMander]

16. ...

:hug:

[Essene]

15. too much hope and love. I AM CONCERNED.

talk me DOWN.

[SallyMander]

18. LOL!

:rofl:

:hug:

[bdamomma]

22. take a deep breath.

someone else called 2004 syndrome, I wish not to go through that again.

[GreenEyedLefty]

17. Aw, how cute.

I have a lot of faith in our Democrats as well as our thoughtful Republicans and independents. I honestly don't think this election would be where it is now without them. :)

[SallyMander]

20. Absolutely -- Obama has opened a lot of minds

:hi:

:hug:

[Ichingcarpenter]

19. Right back at you

[SallyMander]

21. Thanks Ichingcarpenter!

:hug:

:loveya:

[Lisa0825]

23. I needz mor hugz

I am a basket case today between the election, Toot, and personal stuff.

[SallyMander]

26. U can has muches of hugz!!!

:hug: :grouphug: :hug:

I hope everything looks better on Wednesday!

[Lisa0825]

31. Thanks :-)

At least I feel secure in my election wishes.... the rest will work out eventually, one way or another.

:grouphug:

[cliffordu]

25. YEp!!

:toast:

And a toast to you all, too!!

[SallyMander]

27. Sweet!

:hug:

:beer:

[RayOfHope]

29. Me too SallyMander, me too.

My beloved grandmother died a year ago next week. Watching Barack tonight made me hurt all over again for the loss of my grandma, and I'm hurting for him too.

Tomorrow is so momentous I can't even explain it. I just tucked my 2nd grader into bed and was talking with her about the significance of this election tomorrow.

Hope mixed with anxiety is a powerful cocktail.

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[SallyMander]

30. I am so sorry to hear about your loss

:hug: :hug: :hug:

I lost a grandpa this year. I felt lucky that he had such a long life, but that didn't make it easy. :(

But how wonderful that your little girl is interested in the election, and that you took the time to explain its significance! What a good mom she has. :) :hug:

[DainBramaged]

32. We got this, really

[SallyMander]

33. Throat. Lump.

Again.

:hug:

[DainBramaged]

37. You da best, it will be alright

:pals: :hug:

[Coexist]

34. .

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[SallyMander]

35. :-)

:hug:

[WillyT]

36. I'm In !!!

:grouphug:

:kick:

[SallyMander]

38. Yay!

:D

:hug:

[Waiting For Everyman]

39. You reminded me of this just now (((SallyMander)))

For you and all of us...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9vn-Na4_eU

:hug:

[SallyMander]

40. Thanks!

:D

:hug:

[beac]

41. K and ((((((((DU))))))))) and R!

:grouphug:


I am also hugging chocolate and red wine close tonight and will hug a few donuts in the morning before I bring the rest to Obama headquarters and start my day of have-you-voted-yet-canvassing and rides-to-the-polls-giving!

Can't wait!!! :bounce:

[SallyMander]

43. Thanks for your work!!!

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[nico818]

42. *hug*

Think of the win before sleep tonight! Send positive vibes!

[SallyMander]

44. Thanks Nico!

:hug: and a belated welcome to DU!

[bugisbug]

45. Love, hugs, and

:toast:

[SallyMander]

46. Thanks bug!

:hug:

[bugisbug]

119. any time.

[mzmolly]

47. .

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[SallyMander]

48. ..

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[IDemo]

49. Rachel just said "it's Election eve."

and I felt like decorating the house! :)

[SallyMander]

51. It really feels like a holiday is coming

I feel like a kid at Christmas, times a zillion!!! :D

[MadrasT]

50. I'm in!

:grouphug: :hug: :grouphug: :hug: :grouphug:

:loveya: :hi:

[SallyMander]

52. Yay!

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[rogerballard]

55. We need it !

[SallyMander]

63. Awwww!

:loveya:

[spelldmilk]

53. I can't believe it is finally here. I think I started

to wonder if it would ever get here, or that I would somehow miss it.

[SallyMander]

66. I know.. I can't believe it's here either

:woohoo:

:hug:

[progressivebydesign]

54. Thanks for the hugs!!! Here's some more from Washington State...

soggy hugs, but hugs nonetheless! :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :)

[SallyMander]

68. Why soggy?

:rofl:

Is it raining on you?? :hug:

[shanti]

56. here's one back!

:hug: i DO need a hug at the moment, but no huggers around:(

[SallyMander]

69. We've got ya!

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[Cha]

57. Pretty Colors!

:grouphug::hug::loveya:

Obama about to be up in Manassass, Virginia!

[SallyMander]

70. The crowd is UNBELIEVABLE!!!

:wow:

:hug:

[UrbScotty]

58. I'll join in!

:grouphug:

[SallyMander]

73. Yay!

:hug:

[4_Legs_Good]

59. Oh God, I need that!

:grouphug:

Thanks, I can't believe tomorrow is almost here.

David

[SallyMander]

74. Any time!

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[fascisthunter]

60. ahhh..... I'm a cuddly man.... I love hugs

:grouphug:

[SallyMander]

76. ...

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[Mz Pip]

61. To tomorrow and to the future!

:grouphug:

This place has been my rock for nearly 8 years. Love you guys.

Dream On Dream On Dream On
Dream until your dream comes true
Dream On Dream On Dream On
Dream until your dream comes through


Mz Pip

[SallyMander]

79. Yeah! Thanks Mz Pip

:D

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[codjh9]

62. Thanks! Love, luck and hugs to all too, and may Dick 'Dick' Cheney disappear forevermore...

[SallyMander]

82. Oh, what a lovely thought!

:hug:

[Chorophyll]

64. I second that emoticon!

Ew. Awful pun. Sorry. :grouphug:

[SallyMander]

84. Hahahaha!

I love bad puns :D

:hug:

[Chorophyll]

94. Glad I made you laugh.

:hug:

[MadrasT]

92. Ha ha ha

that was great! :grouphug:

[Chorophyll]

100. Thanks! You DO NOT want to hear me sing it, though.

:hug: :grouphug:

[annabanana]

65. thanks, I needed that. . . . n/t

[SallyMander]

85. You're welcome!

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[VenusRising]

67. Hugs!!!!

:hug::hug::hug:

Just don't squeeze me too tight. I might throw up. :rofl:

[SallyMander]

86. I hear that!

:rofl:

:hug: :loveya: :hug:

[Thegonagle]

71. I'm as nervous now as anytime. I hope and pray that everything goes our way.

We must elect Barack Obama.

I'm also nervous about the Franken-Coleman-Barkley senatorial race in Minnesota, and pray that slimy carpetbagger Norm Coleman's political career ends tomorrow.

:grouphug: :hug: :loveya: to DU.

[SallyMander]

88. I really don't know how i'll sleep

I am SO nervous and happy and anxious and hopeful!!! :crazy:

:hug:

[HCE SuiGeneris]

72. Mmmmm.

I needed that. :grouphug:

[SallyMander]

89. :-)

:hug:

[SallyMander]

90. :-)

:hug:

[GetTheRightVote]

75. yup, I would like to join the circle

:grouphug:

[SallyMander]

91. Get in here!

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[tigereye]

77. thanks and hugs to you!

I am hopeful and happy about the great work everyone has done!

[SallyMander]

93. We should all be proud

Of our work and our amazing candidate! :hug:

[Aristus]

78. Love you, Sally Mander!

Big group hug! :grouphug:

[SallyMander]

95. Thanks sweetie!!!

:hug:

:loveya:

[AtomicKitten]

80. Cheers to all on this historic night.

:patriot:
:party:

[SallyMander]

96. Cheers!

:hug:

:toast:

[progressiveforever]

81. love, peace and kick ass all at once

[SallyMander]

98. Heck yeah!

:D

:hug:

[kimmylavin]

87. HUGS!

Good luck tomorrow, everyone!

[SallyMander]

99. Thanks kimmy!

:hug:

[Lifelong Protester]

97. group hug and a glass of wine helps!

[SallyMander]

101. Hubby just made me a drink

I think he's tired of my fidgeting! :rofl:

:hug:

[Lifelong Protester]

113. I have to teach tomorrow too, and have to run a staff meeting

on Wednesday morning. I hope to have a happy champaign hangover too!

[trudyco]

103. Hugs back...doing my part tomorrow -nt

[SallyMander]

Thanks for your work!!

:hug:

[Bobbie Jo]

104. I Luv You Guys!

:grouphug:

[SallyMander]

105. This website kicks ass, right??

:D

:hug:

[Bobbie Jo]

118. Yes Ma'am!

:kick: :patriot:

[mrreowwr_kittty]

106. Backatcha

:hug: :loveya: :yourock:

[SallyMander]

107. Thank you!

:D

:hug: :loveya: :hug:

[Shine]

108. Count me in! I'm feelin' the LOVE....

:grouphug:

[SallyMander]

109. You got it!!!

:hug: :loveya: :hug:

[intheflow]

110. OK!!!

:grouphug: I'm so excited I'm going to have a hard time sleeping tonight! :bounce:

[a la izquierda]

111. Hugs to all of you from Guadalajara, Mexico!

I am thrilled to be tuning in to watch tomorrow, with a veritable UN of my friends here...Brits, Germans, Mexicans, Canadians and me and my landlord, the Americans. We are all hoping for wonderful things.
:grouphug:

[ComtesseDeSpair]

112. Thanks - I couldn't have survived without you all!!

:grouphug:

[workinclasszero]

114. Hugs for all!

And a salute to our new President Barack Obama, his First Lady and family.:patriot:

Also a hearty slap on the back to our great VP Senator Biden and his family and to all the members of the Democratic Congress.

We got our work cut out for us repairing all the republican damage of eight years but it will be done!

Tomorrow is the first, historic day!

GOTV and GOBAMA!!!:bounce:

[rdublue]

115. hugs to all

[Smuckies]

116. Huggies

:grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:

[lcdnumber6]

117. yay! it's all good!

let's meet, in person or otherwise, in Grant Park!

[workinclasszero]

122. I will meet you in Chicago...

in spirit with millions of other sold out hope mongers! I am so proud to be a supporter and voter for Barack Obama, a man of the people!

[renate]

120. it's pretty momentous, isn't it?

Damn, it feels good to be a Democrat and an American tonight!

:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:
:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:
:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:
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[knixphan]

123. Huggles for everyone!

[rogerballard]

124. That is sooooooooo sweet

!!!!!!!!!!!!!