Reblogged from Scholars and Rogues:

‘We do not see things as they are; we see things as we are.” – Anais Nin
If there’s one word that seemed to characterize Romney supporters’ immediate reaction to Obama’s victory, it’s “shock.”
A conservative Facebook friend posted this status: “For the first time in my life I am at a loss for words…absolutely baffled by the electorate and the election results, especially considering the current state the country is in.”
This is a concise account of why President Obama won the 2012 election. Well-stated.