The Battle is Over...

Yesterday, Conservatives and Republicans won a historic battle against the liberal mania which has shaken our country to the core. Amidst our celebrations, however, comes the realization that this is just the beginning.

We won the battle, but we must continue to fight this war

for the soul of our country.

For me, this midterm Election Day was entirely bittersweet. For the first time in four years of general elections, I actually walked into a voting booth

and cast my ballot. I didn't stand at the polls greeting voters, nor did I go to an Election Night party. Instead, I cast my vote, went to work, then came home to watch the returns in the comfort of my own home. And it felt so wrong. Anyone who's worked a campaign knows what I'm talking about.

It's not that I didn't care about the election or failed to see the significance of the day. It was simply the result of my daily life.

Election Night, I stayed up following returns on line, watched acceptance speeches, and had my own celebration. Like all Conservative Republicans, I rejoiced in the tidal wave victory that will lead us to a probable 65 seat gain in the House, resulting in the oust of Speaker Pelosi, and the 6+ Senate pick-ups that will halt the liberal agenda.

(Results and map as seen on abcnews.com, 11/3/10, 10:18pm EST)

I know that it's a great day to be a Conservative, a great day to be a Republican, a great day to be a Pennsylvanian, and a great day to be an American. Today, I can proudly say that Pennsylvania - at least for now - is again a red state.

With epic force, the Pennsylvania GOP picked up a Governor's mansion, Senate seat, net gained 5 House seats, maintained control of the State Senate, and took control of the State House. Come January, Pennsylvania will be in a very good place.

It is a great day.

At the same time, I know what it's like to be on the other side. So while last night I celebrated, tonight I cannot help but think of all those candidates and campaign staff that aren't celebrating. All across our country, campaign offices are beginning the process of shutting down, candidates do difficult soul searching, and campaign workers wonder what could be next for them. Losing a campaign is no picnic.

But given the chance, I'd do it all over again. This state and this republic are completely worth it.

We must keep fighting for liberty and justice for all. We must remember upon what our nation was founded, and Who it was that has prospered us and allowed us to become the greatest nation in the world.

In Him we trust... win, lose, or draw, He is unchanging. Our country was founded on His unchanging principles, and for them we must always fight.

So enjoy this victory... but don't stop fighting the war.

On to 2012!