"Kerry supporters were carrying open bottles of champagne on Election Day in 2004!"

Richard Wolffe on Morning Joe pointed out that the polls for Kerry looked exactly the same the week following the first debate and right up to Election Day were confident Kerry would win. Joe had to admit that was the case but you could tell he didn't like any rain on his parade...

It's worth it for us progressives to remember 2004 and how elated we were after the first debate and going forward. Bush was just abysmal in the first debate. Kerry was articulate, looked presidential, was consistent on his message and very strong. Bush was actually SILLY, acted like a goof ball.

On Election Day 2004 I went to the polls happy and confident. It was all good!

Please, folks, remember that and put things in perspective.