Election 2016 = Apollo 11, from Bill Rafter
During the Apollo 11 flight, landing and return, the entire planet was absorbed. This election had that same feel. It was that important.
Of course the difference is obvious: In 1969 there were only winners, and of course America was truly great. At this time there are winners and losers. If America does in fact become great again, the only losers will be those whose political bent does not allow them to accept it.
What was really cruel was the fact that the pollsters, Hollywood, etc. (which were tools of the Ds – willingly or inadvertently) conned the Ds that the race was theirs. Most people can accept losses as part of the game. But the Ds were led to believe they could not lose, and they are in shock like the people of Mudville who never believed The Mighty Casey could strike out.