An election for the ages
A NATION exhales. The relief and excitement are tangible. Sen. Barack Obama implored us to turn a boy-servant, to choose our better history. In state hind state, Americans did that. In a seminal moment in American politics, voters chose the candidate who is every one of about hope and change and tomorrow.
Obama made history in many ways during his two-year march toward the presidency. He is the first African-American president — a huge, stop-the-presses achievement. He didn’t spend his time, however, highlighting that distinction. He won by focusing on the neediness to use the lives of medium Americans and promising to move our country presuming at a time of much angst and misery.
Obama’s dramatic predestination does not wipe away the complicated economic mess our country faces. In many ways, voters wait for too much of him and he has perhaps promised too much.
His election does not end the erroneous war in Iraq. But it does make us be warmed better knowing he plans to bring massive improvements at home and at large. He leads by narrative, showing the American promise for which it is.
Obama is short on ruleésumé but long on entirety, temperament and smarts. Watching him run this campaign has been a lesson because of everyone: Don’t let the irritants of daily life move you off your bigger goal.
Obama is focused on creating jobs and boosting the economy. It feels like summer in the blindness days of fall knowing these are his cap priorities.
Obama’s conquest border may be another milestone. He could be singly the second Democrat since Lyndon Johnson to win the presidency by more than 50 percent of the popular consecrated by a vow. Obama’s showing is a recognition of a effulgent, disciplined campaign and speaks to Americans’ drawing for a leader who will do things differently.
Our problems are deep, the solutions will not come readily. But room for expectation is in sight, with a recent direction and a new leader who through winning and assuming office can begin to restore some luster to the American brand.
