There are moments in history, where writing something to express one's joy and utter delight feels needed. And with the formal declaration at 16:24pm this afternoon (Saturday November 7th, 2020), this is most definately one of them!
The map that has developed, since 11pm on Tuesday night; of what has felt a NEVER ENDING WEEK (!), is one full of history. Not since 1960 has the winner lost BOTH Florida and Ohio; not since 1992 has Georgia gone Democrat (more than likely); not since 1996 that Arizona was last a Blue State and surely for the first time for a great while, that the Rustbelt of Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin - have all flipped in two consecutive Elections.
It feels very poetic too, that the final numbers are expected to be 306-232: the exact figure in which Trump-Pence deined Clinton-Kaine 4 years ago and with it, has the highest ever votes recieved by any Election ticket. Such a turnout increase, is a super encouraging sign too, and shows that people inspired, by what politics COULD achieve.
Joe's steadfast service - both as a sentor for 37 years prior to becoming Barack Obama's VP and as Number 44's righthand man, rightfully gives him the golden opportunity to serve his nation; one that he has given an unbelievable amount to since his Senate Election on this day in 1972; aged just 29. He is surely one of the globe's most resiliant and brave leaders, knowing of the many tragedies that has hit him. Neila Hunter, Naomi Biden and Beau Biden, can forever know tonight, there Husband and Father will use there incredible memories, as a lasting spirit wthin his time in The White House.
Knowing too that Kamala, will be THE FIRST EVER Female Vice-President, who is an African-American and Asian-American, is a world defining moment - for both Women and all those who self-define as BAME. Harris's rise through the political ranks, is nothing short of inspiring with her being a daughter of Immigrants from India and Jamaica - two nation's whose impacts on the States has helped shaped such a powerful nation massively. Her experience in justice and a simple desire, to stamp out the hate that has infected America during the Trump Administration, makes her perfect to leave the most historic and positive mark possible.
Being myself a BAME 23 year old, this gives me unreal optimism for the future and illistrates what opportunity getting involved and active in Politics can give - by never giving in, always shouting about the stories of those who need a hand and staying humble in that process.
And having been reminded today, that "Speeches at selections maybe good, but it's the stuff behind the scenes that count" - referencing to the loss I had within the Fallings Park Labour Party selection last month, gives me that extra imputus to do THAT BIT MORE and hopeully enables more positive and moving political moments, for myself in the near future.
Congratulations to all Social Democrats and all in The Democratic Party: on an epic campaign and on scooping an historical win which will give HOPE to much of the world and help put an end, to the sheer HATRED that has been installed at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue since January 20th 2017!