Relief!

I was relieved that Sarah Palin did not embarrass herself. I did not want her selection of Vice-Presidential nominee of the Republican Party to result in her life-long disgrace. I would not want such for anyone, unless of course a person spends eight years in the White House destroying our nation economically and internationally! I only hope that Bush will remain locked up in Crawford, cutting bush, and seeing whether another administration can begin the long road to recovery!

Not only do the polls indicate that Obama is doing very well in most states, even those considered battleground states, I have been impressed by those who note that his calmness, moderation, and intelligence are winning the day. The latest commentator is a very conservative Republican, Charles Krauthammer, who notes that his approach during the election campaign contrasts so favorably with the questionable and apparently, impulsive actions of McCain.

While I am optimistic, more than ever, that Obama will win, I know that the reality of his position will result in the fact that he will never be able to deliver those programs that I want, in the way I would want them. I can only hope that he provides the leadership to address the problems of healthcare, international cooperation, and improvement in the lot of the Middle Class (through investments in green technology and infrastructure).