“No. I was sad, but what's the point in stressing now? I guess it hasn't quite hit me yet. It seems kind of like a bad dream.”

— Emily Johnson, Kansas University graduate student, Lawrence

“Yes. I am horrified at the prospects for the social infrastructure of the country, and the educational and economic prospects of those of us not in the top 10 percent income bracket.”

— Denise Low, professor, Lawrence

“I'm a little concerned about the next four years. I just think that George W. Bush had his chance, and I was disappointed with what he accomplished. I was really hoping John Kerry would get in and make a difference.”

— Roy Briggeman, instructor, Emporia

“A little bit. I'm anxious to see how the overwhelming Republican strength will affect our lives here in Lawrence, as well as the rest of the world.”

— Andrew Witt, office clerk, Lawrence