Liberals and Progressives Happy but Not Elated About Obama's Re-Election

Rabbi Michael Lerner @ Truthout - Many Americans sighed with relief the day after the 2012 election that they had beaten back a powerful right-wing assault. There was little enthusiasm about what we had achieved in retaining Obama, but much joy that for the moment the most reactionary forces in American life were held at bay. Liberals and progressives are happy, but not elated, at the outcome.  Read more.