It's Over!

In victory, President-Elect Obama gave an inclusive and forward looking speech. In defeat, Senator McCain looked like the John McCain of old that most of us admired and missed during the campaign. If THIS John McCain had not disappeared during the campaign, and had he not chosen a bimbo for his running mate, he may have fared better. But ultimately, those were just add-ons. The economy and voter discontent where Republican rule has led us, are likely the reason for the landslide win by Obama.

Whether or not you voted for him, it's time for all of us to wish him the best, because if our President does well, our nation does well. I hope that as we see the new President in action, those who vilified him will give way to the realization that their fears and concerns were unfounded. This great country needs a reboot with fresh leadership. We have overwhelmingly voted for that change. Mr. Obama inherits a nation with an economy in extreme duress and two wars in progress. He has a big job ahead, and I am hopeful he will provide the new direction we need.

An Historic Day

Today will be an historic day in America, as one of two firsts will take place. We will either have elected our first African-American President, or we will have elected our first female Vice President. This is a day that our grandchildren and great-grandchildren will study in school.

I predict a victory of landslide proportions for the Democratic ticket, as well as Democratic gains in both houses of Congress. While I don't think there will be a filibuster-proof majority, President Obama will have a legislature who will help him push his agenda.

That's my projection. I could be wrong. We should know in a few hours.