Dec

Ross Buck, a prominent emotions researcher, just posted this on the ISRE listserv, it’s pretty interesting:

Throughout Election Day, NYTimes.com readers submitted words that best described their moods: What One Word Describes Your Current State of Mind? I feel X.

The following lists the most popular choices:

Obama supporters:

1. Elated, Proud, Relieved, Ecstatic
2. Hopeful, Inspired, Thrilled, Optimistic, Happy
3. Jubilant, Emotional, Excited, Amazed, Joyful, Euphoric
4. Overwhelmed, Awed, Thankful, Energized, Moved, Grateful, Overjoyed
5. Patriotic, Cautious, Sassy, Victorious, Awestruck, Ready, Exhilarated, Speechless
6. Tired, Determined, Exhausted, Anxious, Delighted, Vindicated, Exuberant, Awesome, Psyched, Joy

McCain supporters:

1. Worried, Anxious, Scared, Disappointed
2. Concerned, Depressed, Apprehensive, Cautious
3. Horrified, Hopeful, Happy, Elated, Inspired, Disgusted
4. Relieved, Sad, Sick, Sorrow, Nervous, Optimistic
5. Awed, Auspicious, Annoyed, Calm, Discouraged, Disheartened, Afraid
6. Overworked, Peaceful, Flabbergasted, Nauseous, Numb, Nausea, Impressed, Hope, Overwhelmed, Great

The website is at:
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2008/11/04/us/politics/20081104_ELECTION_WORDTRAIN.html

Here’s a visual representation with the two camps listed side-by-side: