It is hard to believe that we have reached the point where we know that a black person will run for the office of President of the United States! It is a moment to rejoice!
While it would have been great to see a female as president, I do not think that Hillary Clinton was the right person. Not only did she come with her "baggage", she also was coming with her husband who is a serious liability.
In contrast, Obama is the epitome of the right person to represent the unique category of a black nominee for the President. He has kept a level of calmness and consistency throughout the campaign. When in a bind, he did what he had to do without getting too angry and losing his sense of proportion. Somehow, he seemed to be a person big enough to assume this special office. He surely showed his ability to convey a vision for change last night during his acceptance speech.
While there are four more months of campaigning between the conventions and the general election, I look forward to his presence in the Oval Office. I look forward to people of color in the White House. I look forward to a time when electing a minority (eventually, such will be a white person) or a female will be no big deal. For the moment though, it is a moment to rejoice!
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