The 2008 election has come to a conclusion, and we know that Barack Obama will be the next President. I don’t want to write too much about it, as this isn’t a political blog (let’s face the facts: I can’t even vote yet…) However, what is a blog for, if not to write something pompous on historic occasions.
I’d like to congratulate Barack Obama on getting what he deserves. He has run a classy, warm, inspiring campaign, and he has achieved something incredibly special. His victory is a symbol of so many things that I believe to be American. The amount of blue I see on the electoral map as more and more states come through for Obama reassures me that the values, the strength, and the prosperity that I saw diminish over the 10 years I have spent in this country have not gone away and have returned with renewed strength.
I’d like to commend John McCain on making a classy concession speech. I hope that his supporters honor his request and come together behind our new leader.
I’d like to express how optimistic and proud I feel tonight, and to remind everyone that the nature of a democratic government is that one side always has to lose. Being bitter about not having your candidate win an election is equivalent to being bitter about core principles of democracy.
I truly hope that Barack Obama can accomplish even a fraction of what he has outlined during his campaign.
Finally, I am just excited to have an articulate President. Finally, some real presidential addresses.
My humble musical letter to president Obama echoing some of your sentiments: http://www.writinghannah.blogspot.com
Best, Hannah