Here's what MoveOn members around the country are saying
Pamela B, Las cruces, NM
What does Obama's victory mean to you?
Victory means hope. Obama has a wide world-view. He will do his best.
I have hope for the country, hope for the 'system', hope for the world.
I know he won't be able to do everything he wants (there is Congress), but he will TRY.
What should we do next?
We should be ready for a reality check. I believe in Barak Obama, but he is human. He will do his best, but he can't do everyting. WE have to help.
jacqueline m, everett, WA
What does Obama's victory mean to you?
Grass roots change really can work, a great lesson, for young, and young at heart! Three generations in my family voted for hope& change... Yes we did!!!
What should we do next?
Support Obama and one another. Keep the hope & good will alive!
Bonnie H, North tonawanda, NY
What does Obama's victory mean to you?
To me it means we get America Back and our constitution!!!! Thank you all for what you did to get Barack Obama in the White House!!!!
What should we do next?
Keep on registering new people for the next elections. Keep the grassroots growing because now the Republicans will try to out do us.
Emily a, Erdenheim, PA
What does Obama's victory mean to you?
I am so thrilled that I was a part of this magic and history! I can say to my daughter that I was one of the 63 million + people who voted in this historic election, and I was one of the people who worked on the campaign to elect the first African American President! Truly a wonderful feeling!!!!!!
PS: I made these bay t shirts and sent them out to my friends kids all over the country. I think they would sell easily (or so people have told me) :^)GOBAMA!
What should we do next?
Make t shirts for those who donated, worked on or voted for Obama. Like I voted for Barack- or I worked for Barack- or... I helped him!
Luis P, Orlando, FL
What does Obama's victory mean to you?
Obama's victory represents the real "sleeping giant" - and that is the people themselves... if we can do this, then imagine how much we could do if we always worked together!!
What should we do next?
Lets work to expose coruption in the goverment. Get the word out on illegal things being done by politicians, etc...
Kris P, Shoreline, WA
What does Obama's victory mean to you?
It means that for the first time in awhile, I feel as though we've got a chance for things to be different. We just have to keep this momentum going, and not rest on our laurels!
What should we do next?
Everything we can do make sure that this huge upswell doesn't go to waste! Volunteer, donate, whatever we can.
Donna G, Baton Rouge, LA
What does Obama's victory mean to you?
I've been with Obama since day one. I feel like I've worked hard, convinced others to vote for the right person. And this time, the person I chose and wanted WON!! After seeing and hearing him Tuesday late night, my aunt called. She's 70 years old. She yelled "Obama, Obama, Obama". At that moment I realized that Obama won and I voted for him because of my aunt Ruby. She has fought for civil rights in the 50's-60's, she sat at those counter tops in Woolworths, she rode the bus, she knocked on doors and she prayed and waited for change. She told me she didn't think she would see this change in her lifetime, "now they can walk on me". I thank my Aunt Ruby for fighting for this day for making this possible for me and this country and this world.
What should we do next?
Continue to educate, educate, educate. Because there is something to strive for; the bar has been raised and it's time for us to rise up to the bar.
Lisa P, Jasonville, IN
What does Obama's victory mean to you?
Obama=Hope. True hope for the future-FINALLY- and I feel we have rekindled the worlds hope & faith, as well. I wasn't able to do as much as I'd have liked to, but I took a stand in a heavily Republican S. Indiana religiously fundamental rural area. I didn't get my Obama sign early enough to suit my enthusiasm level, so I made my own and made it large and heavy enough to avoid theives but then I had to lug it up and down a steep drive each day to avoid vandals. Ha Oh well. I was happy to do it and have a 'visible voice'. I did get to do a very little canvassing on election day to 'get the vote out'. Would have loved to have done more. NOTHING CAN BEAT THE ICING ON THE CAKE OF WAKING UP TO HEAR INDIANA HAD OFFICIALLY TURNED BLUE FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 1964!!!!!! The cherry on the cake of our victory!
What should we do next?
Continue to organize on a local level to promote unity and change. Befriend a Republican, and try to find a way to harmony!
joan P, San Rafael, CA
What does Obama's victory mean to you?
I can trust again that our electoral process works! That is huge. I am so grateful to all of you who labored long and hard for this awesome victory. I was very demoralized after 2004 to do more than put up a sign and donate some cash. I will pray everyday for the safety of President Obama and his family.
What should we do next?
Keep Moveon alive and active and lets all help Mr. Obama run our country!
marion r, West Chester, PA
What does Obama's victory mean to you?
As a caucasian woman I felt deeply proud to have contributed to give hope to all the non-caucasian human beings on this planet !
What should we do next?
Keep up with the good work to help Obama be successful in his presidency
Robin E, Davis, CA
What does Obama's victory mean to you?
From Eli: "Remember back in 2001 and 2002, when so many of you joined MoveOn? When President Bush had an 80% approval rating, when you held candles to stop a war the media was cheering on, when there were few politicians with the courage to stand up for the truth? "
I remember when MoveOn started in the Clinton years, and we told the Republicans to "move on" from their constant personal attacks. Look how far we've come: they were up to their same dirty tricks, and yesterday our nation rose above it.
I awoke to messages from my international friends, congratulating me as an American for prevailing. Today we live in a different world than we did yesterday. And the tomorrows of the next years will prove that our country is ready to shine again.
What should we do next?
We should do as our new leader suggests: volunteer! Work in the community. And fight for 5 more seats in the senate!
Keena M, Chicago, IL
What does Obama's victory mean to you?
I am amazed at the fact that a real victory has been won. I have a renewed faith in democracy in America. Yes We Can and Yes we did!
What should we do next?
Stay the course, listen to what we can do to help and not be lazy.
Beth Z, Richmond, CA
What does Obama's victory mean to you?
I volunteered several times, making phone calls to Oregon, Missouri and South Carolina. My 15 yr. old daughter and 12 yr. old son volunteered their time as well. Two days before the election, 3 of my friends joined me at the local field office to make phone calls. When I arrived, I found many more friends there. Helping with the Obama campaign meant a lot to me, my family and my friends. It was truly a community coming together for an important cause. What a great opportunity for a mitzvah.
What should we do next?
Help to overturn California's Proposition 8. We need all the help we can get!
Lesa F, Buffalo, NY
What does Obama's victory mean to you?
I din't realize until I heard Obama's acceptance speech how deeply cynical I had become. I woke up feeling refreshed. Free to feel included, accepted, and ready to start again.
What should we do next?
Stand behind him and charge forward.
Robyn R, Albany, CA
What does Obama's victory mean to you?
I cried with happiness when our polls closed in Calif. and the networks declared Obama the winner. My joy is a little diminished by the fact the CA Prop 8 probably passed (my gay mom just got married to my beloved stepmom). But I'm still SO happy that Obama won! He so deserved it. What a fabulous campaign. Thanks Moveon, for making it so easy and efficient for me to participate by making phone calls from home. I hope we can tackle gay rights next. Cheers, Robyn
What should we do next?
Please let's work on alternative energy legislation and gay rights.
