Yep, something is in the air.

[mmonk]

Here in Wake County yesterday, Democrats kicked ass, won 4 seats on the school board and ousted chairman Margiotta. Progressive independent Nancy McFarlane won the race for mayor of Raleigh with more than 60% of the vote.

[OHdem10]

1. Hope springs eternal.

[leftynyc]

2. Excellent news

Were there any local issues these races focused on?

[mmonk]

5. Last election, Tea Party nuttery took over the school board.

One term was enough of that craziness. Republicans ran two for mayor that would have turned back Raleigh from progress, but Nancy routed them. Transportation bonds and housing bonds passed with 2 to 1 majorities.

[HereSince1628]

3. Leaving me blue with envy!

Well done Wake County.

[Bluenorthwest]

4. Wake County, North Carolina....

nt

[mmonk]

7. Yep.

Thanks for the completeness in description for DU'ers.

[mmonk]

6. This was a big defeat for Americans For Prosperity, Art Pope, and the Kochs.

Remember this from the Colbert Report last election?

http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/371414/january-18-2011/the-word---disintegration

[JimWis]

8. K&R - Thanks for sharing some good news.

[stuntcat]

9. that's my NC

I don't have faith in much anymore.. constant disappointment from all over.. but NC keeps reminding me what pride feels like! :cry: :D

[MadMaddie]

10. This is where it starts

we have to gain control of our local towns and cities and route the thugs out.

[Admiral Loinpresser]

11. K & R! n/t