Friends, have you ever in your adult life been so excited about politics? Have you ever wanted so desperately to affect change? Tonight is a momentous point in history, and we get to be a part of it.
I have some Republican friends who I respect and admire tremendously, but tonight...tonight my competitive streak is coming out and I am brimming with anticipation as the polls close and Obama is in a strong lead.
http://elections.nytimes.com/2008/results/president/votes.html
Frankly, I don't know how you can deny that this articulate, intelligent, and level-headed man is the best man for the job. Our country needs him, and we're lucky he decided to enter politics, because most people of his caliber stay away from this scene.
I will never forget the first time I heard Barack speak...it was at the Democratic Convention in 2004, and I was blown away. I continue to be blown away and I can't wait to see where he takes us. My only hope now is that we can keep him safe.
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I remember that speech at the 2005 DNC. I thought, "Who is THIS guy?" and knew that was not the last we would see of him.
(I almost likened that moment to being the same as the night I had the American Music Awards on, Rosie O'Donnell was hosting, and an "unknown" singer was performing. I was walking through the living room and stopped in my tracks. Even Rosie asked after the performance of "The Cup of Life," "Who was that?" That would be Ricky Martin.
I almost likened the DNC event to the AMAs, but that just downgrades the whole thing, don't you think?)
For the first time in a long time, too long, I have hope for this country. (And I hope they can keep the racist nut jobs under control.)
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