What a difference a few months can make.
I can remember November 4th like it was yesterday. Everywhere I went, starting with Kansas City’s Morning News and right on through the afternoon, polling places were packed. American flags waved in the wind. It seemed as if democracy and duty were on the lips of everyone I passed on the street. It was like no election day I’ve ever covered.
Fast forward to this morning. Local elections are being held and turnout will probably be around 5 to 10 percent when all is said and done.
At the polls this morning, I witnessed plenty of enthusiasm, much to the degree that I experienced on November 4th. Unfortunately, that enthusiam came from only the few who managed to show up.
To those who did vote today, or plan to do so, I salute you.
And to those who gave their time to work at the polls, I salute you twice.