At the New Republic, Katherine Marsh writes:
For anyone who has ever felt--because of race, gender, sexual orientation, or class--like an "other," last night was a triumphant night. But as I watched the jubilant crowds in Grant Park, the impromptu celebrations in front of the White House, and the tearful embraces in churches and bars across America, I couldn't help but feel a little sad that this political season has been so disappointing for women.
Given what's happened in California, Arizona, Arkansas and Florida, I'd say the triumph of last night has to be tinged with a certain amount of disappointment and sadness, if not outright despair. I'll admit, I teared up at Obama's victory -- it's a historic moment for all of America, despite any demographic classification. But I've spent a lot of today, once the flurry of deadline passed, on the brink of tearing up over what we lost yesterday.
Bittersweet doesn't really cover it.
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