Voting Day Letdown

North Carolina, typically, does not have an early Democratic primary. As a matter of fact, it's late enough that there have been years where we only have ONE choice left by the time our primary rolls around! Which is, incidentally, one reason why I have very little sympathy with whiny states like Michigan and Florida; unless we shift to have a single primary day (which I don't know is a good idea) or to REALLY compress the time frame, SOMEONE'S going to have to go last.

But this year is different. This year the Democratic race is really not so settled. Granted, my first choice is no longer running, but still. My vote can have an affect. I can make a difference!

So why am I'm finding it's a bit of a let down?

I think it's because the race HAS gone on so long. I'm tired of it. I'm tired of NOT hearing about issues, and only hearing sound bites. I no longer like my choice as much as I did a month ago. Of course, I no longer dislike the other candidate as much as I did a month ago, either! But still.

I'm worn out. I want someone to make a point. I want someone to recognize that I have the capacity to make an intelligent decision, and tell me their thoughts on the issues. I don't need them to have all the answers, just give me an indication of the direction they'd go in!

So, yeah, I voted today, as I (pretty much) always do. And I'm glad I did, and I'm glad my vote will "count" for more than just the local stuff.

But I kinda long for the heady optimism of the races back in February.....