It used to be When.

But that was yesterday: election day in the U.S.

In California, where I voted (by mail), it’s still 10:30 PM., and the Blue folk are especially blue, because the whole thing is over. Trump hasn’t won yet, but he will.

I correctly predicted a Trump win in 2016, a loss in 2020, and a win again in 2024. That was, until Biden dropped out. Harris was a much stronger candidate than I—and nearly everyone—expected.

Here in Paris, I went to bed last night expecting a Harris win. When I got up at 4 AM, it was clear that she would lose. Badly. And now, at 7:45 AM, it looks like the GOP will take the Senate and perhaps also the House

I have always avoided politics on this blog, and even more on social media. But I have always had a lot to say. It is not, however, what others are saying, so don’t guess at it.

What I will say for now is that Democrats need a new story. Or a collection of them.

I’ve talked about stories before. This TEDx talk is one place. This blog post is another.

I’ll be expanding on points made in both. Meanwhile, coffee and croissants await.