A few notes on the election and what it 'means.' Much will be said about how Obama's win and Romney's loss reflects policy, politics, demographics, social issues, cultural issues, etc. In my opinion, most of the commentary on the presidential race is wrong.

In presidential elections, especially since 2000, it is a knee jerk reaction for members of the party that lost to blame third party and independent voters. After the results of election night, some Republicans blame Gary Johnson and other third party candidates for Mitt Romney’s loss in key battleground states.

Do Republicans have an argument to make?

Virginia

99.5% of precincts reporting:

Proposition 31 failed with only 40% of the vote with 76% of precincts reporting.

Should Prop 31 had passed the state would have needed to implement sweeping new provisions, one of the largest overhauls of California's government in recent memory.

Proposition 31 would have:

In presidential elections, especially since 2000, it is a knee jerk reaction for members of the party that lost to blame third party and independent voters. After the results of election night, some Republicans blame Gary Johnson and other third party candidates for Mitt Romney’s loss in key battleground states.

Do Republicans have an argument to make?

Virginia

99.5% of precincts reporting:

Jim Beall wins California District 15 with over 57% percent of the vote with 100% of precincts reporting. Joe Coto collected 42% percent of the vote.

San Diego, with its large population of service men and women, is historically significant as a military city. After most veterans have fulfilled their duties, the strong inclination to stay in paradise ultimately keeps them here. There is a darker side to being a veteran, however- no hero's parade, numerous obstacles to finding work, rampant drug and alcohol abuse, and widespread homelessness.

Paul Fong wins with 62 percent of the vote. Chad Walsh collected 38 percent of the vote with 100 percent of precincts reporting.

While America voted for president, states across the nation voted on social issues, with voters making same-sex marriage legal in Maryland and Maine. While widely ignored by the presidential candidates, America displayed a broad acceptance for previously rejected social issues in Tuesday's election.