For the sake of those reading this blog, I will not fully delve into my political thoughts. However, I will touch on how I feel about recent politics with a baseball analogy. You can liken Obama and the Democrats of the past two years to the New York Yankees of this season. They had everything--the House, the Senate, and the White House. Think Jeter, A-Rod, and Sabathia. And yet, they couldn't get it done. Think Yankees loss to the Texas Rangers in this year's ALCS. The Democrats barely passed a health care reform bill that, in all practical purposes, had to be purchased with bribes and false promises. And their other policy agendas (Cap and Trade, Immigration Reform) were held at a stand still because they were so unpopular and un-passable (if that is a word). Here's hoping that, with control of the House and only a slight lag in the Senate, Republicans will be more successful.
What hit me more than the politics this election night, was the emotional ties I have to elections, politics, and our nation's capital. Tears surprised me by surfacing as I watched this girl's boss give his victory speech. And as I watched this girl's boss be the first in 34 years to repeat as a senator from North Carolina, I couldn't help being filled with pride and joy. When two of your best friends' jobs are on the line in an election, it gets personal. Though both Senator DeMint and Senator Burr are Republicans, I don't always agree with them. However, what I can say is that I have seen these two girls learn and grow during their time in the Senate. I can say that, along with myself, they have learned lessons and made memories that simply cannot be learned or made outside of the United States Senate. While DC itself holds a special place in my heart, the US Senate occupies a spot that is completely unique. With that, I'll spare anymore sentiments and leave you with some images of my favorite memories of the Senate.
1. A Staff helicopter flight over DC with a lovely view of my "office" and the Washington Monument
2. Showing off my "office" to sweet friends who came to visit
3. Seer-Sucker Thursdays from Memorial Day-Labor Day
4. Working for someone I believe in and trust
5. Getting to leave work early for events such as the National Christmas Tree lighting, the White House Christmas tour, and Recess (when the Congress is out of session)
The National Christmas Tree on Capitol Lawn
The White House Christmas Tree with ornaments from each Congressional district
Afternoon margaritas in the office--Recess at its finest!
You're hittin your stride Hourigan.
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