Election Night Fever!

Maybe they had no way of knowing, but I think the Bee Gees had tonight in mind when they sang "Night Fever" (night-fevah-ha!). As always, iVillagers have kept the conversations hopping this evening and are tearing up the boards and chat rooms with their commentary and reactions to early poll results. The mood seems to be ultra-excitement, with a hearty dose of nerves, pride and even festiveness on all sides. And of course hard-core honesty turned up to 11. Let's take one last look at some comments from around the community before we get into the real nitty-gritty of calling this election.

On the Conservative Parenting board, the moms are geared up to chat while watching the returns, but for some, the suspense is too much to take. iVillager joyfullmama2005 has a unique way to cope:

"The stress just became too intense for me so I just turned on some Christmas music. Silver Bells is playing softly in the background. I am off for a little bit, for now I need to clean the kitchen and vacuum the house."

 

They're hooked on the early returns over on the Liberal Parenting board and not ashamed to admit it!

"I'm here in Hawaii and it's going to drive me crazy keeping an eye on all of this. I can't wait to hear about Virginia (my old voting state) which looks like may go BLUE! Keeping fingers crossed!" -- chelleh24

"I just watched CNN for a little tiny minute, and they were projecting Kentucky for McCain... I'm getting scared! But we knew all along KY was going to stay red, right? Someone talk me down! Oh lord it's going to be a long night!" -- mommeebear 

"You know, partisanism aside, I have to note something. I am really starting to think that America has gone soft. All these polls about 'negative attack ads'. First of all, get a pair of cahones people. When you are in a campaign you're *supposed* to attack your opponent. Now granted, you don't go after their family members or their appearance but discrediting the person's record or lack of experience is ENTIRELY fair game. I also think these negative attack ads polls are so worthless not to mention subjective."

And finally, from the Moms & Politics board, I wanted to share what may be my most favorite quote from this entire election season:

I'm all emotional today, I cannot ever remember being this way in any election. I chose to vote McCain because he is more closely aligned with my views, but I must say I have grown to admire and respect Senator Obama. I will be proud to stand behind either one wholeheartedly. All day I've kept thinking this is really gonna happen today, we are truly making history. I cannot help but be proud when I think of all the pain and torture Senator McCain went through for his country, and now he could get the chance to lead it. Or to see Senator Obama so deeply passionate for his beliefs and to think that someone from such humble beginnings, through hard work and determination, defying all odds unite so many people and become our next president. My hope is whoever claims victory tonight, will have the wisdom and guidance to lead us to better days, and will have the support of all Americans.  -- bsktbllmom05

I think I need to get bsktbllmom05 to write this blog from now on. 

How are you feeling? Are you on the edge of your seat or are you serene knowing the lot has been cast? I'll be keeping an eye on the community reaction tonight and tomorrow and am looking forward to hearing your thoughts on this historic night.