I’m not going to say that I saw it coming, but based on my own observations I was very optimistic about Trump’s chances. I live in a mostly rural area about 40 miles east of Cleveland and driving around my county I couldn’t help but notice that Trump/Pence campaign signs out-numbered Clinton/Kaine signs by 50-to-1. When Mr. Trump made a visit to nearby Geneva, OH he drew a crowd of 3500. By contrast, Senator Kaine attracted maybe 200 when he stopped in Cleveland. Mr. Trump and Gov. Pence carried Ohio and Pennsylvania— and whoever does that almost always wins.
More to the point— and unlike a lot of people— I have been watching Bill and Hillary ever since they got to Washington from Arkansas in 1992. They are without question completely corrupt professional politicians who have gotten wealthy by selling influence to the highest bidder. They’re gone and good riddance. Mr. Trump got wealthy in the private sector and is beholden to no one except his countrymen for electing him. He’s going to be like Ronald Reagan on steroids.
Please forgive me for the political rant. We’re waiting patiently, Joe. Whenever you’re ready...