As we all know by now, in the races that got national level attention, we had some very satisfying successes (NY-23) and some bitter disappointments (probably closest to our hearts, Question 1 in Maine).
Things happen less dramatically at the local level. Dede Scozzafava would have waltzed to victory if the national wingnuts had not decided to make an example of her. But when the dust settles, I think the evidence is still there that even with local elections the country is slowly, slowly continuing to shift in our direction.
I'm looking for your stories of disappointments and triumphs. My sympathy for your disappointments, and a cheer for your triumphs, especially on races that CNN and the New York Times will never cover but that mattered to you. And I'm looking for evidence that in your district, as in mine, local politics may be shifting too.
More after the fold.
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