I certainly hope so!
Regardless of where one stands on the candidates, agreement is strong that this has been a remarkable, energizing, frustrating marathon of a campaign. Emotions seem more raw than usual, perhaps because the differences between the candidates are more obvious than in past campaigns, perhaps because the economy has so many people on edge.
Fortunately, history shows us that even the most vigorous of campaigns do not permanently tear us apart. All but the most abjectly partisan will likely come to their senses before Inauguration Day.
History demonstrates that we will remember, no matter which side we are on, that the new president and his supporters are not "the enemy." There are real enemies out there, real life-and-death issues to be dealt with. At some point, sooner rather than later, we will need to reunite enough to face them together.

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