Undoubtedly, the anticipated change arrived with the midterm elections, and the night of November 3 will be historic for everyone who lived it. All those who were aware of the results of the elections that were awaited by millions of people across the country and for those of us who live in Texas.
It was a night in which, regardless of the party one voted for, we saw a state change color, from red to blue, and how the people had the final say.
The millions invested were not enough, nor the commercials and the artificial intelligence we grew tired of seeing repeated on the screens of our televisions. It was the people who spoke and showed that they are not wed to any of the parties; what they demonstrated is that they will lean toward where there are opportunities, improvements, and a better quality of life for everyone.
As the results came in, faces of disbelief were reflected. The Republicans could not believe that their candidates, who led here in Texas and who believed they would win, were losing to Democrats who, with all their faith, fought to achieve the triumph. It was a night of defeats and achievements, a night that leaves a lesson for everyone, including President Donald Trump, who discovered that power is not forever and that, with the abuses, corruption and even the arrogance with which he has conducted himself, everything comes to an end. I am not speaking of lies when I mention this because it has become very clear the kind of presidency the leader has led.
Among the victories and the uproar, we cannot fail to think about the cost of this blue wave, as it was called. The gains at the ballot boxes have cost the lives of people such as Lorenzo Salgado, Juan Sebastian Guierrero and other immigrants killed by ICE or in detention centers of this agency. It cost the separation of families, parents torn away from their children, children torn away from their parents, suffering, tears, frustration and a lot, but a lot of fear on the part of the immigrant community. In addition to the high costs of staple foods, gasoline and much more.
All of that and much more has cost this Democratic triumph; people have entrusted this party to steer this country back on track and to restore peace to the homes of the people.
Starting in January, the Democratic majority in the Senate and the Congress has the responsibility to keep their promises, to ensure they craft strong laws that defend the integrity of the people, of those who entrusted them with the hope of a better future. The trust that families should not be separated, that American citizens who face ICE should not be killed, that detentions should not end in tragedy, affecting entire communities. The Democrats have won; now the entire community must win alongside them and maintain the vote of confidence they gave in this midterm election.
