President Elect Barack Obama Brings Hope to People of All Races

On November 4, 2008 history was made. Barack Obama, the Democratic elect, is the first black man to win the presidency; thus ending an unprecedented eight year reign of the Republican Party and its failed policies. Obama has major work to do. There is no doubt, through his ability to handle pressure, remain gracious under fire, and consisive call to action, that he will be up to the task of fixing America. It may take a while, but to have a man of integrity at the helm of the ship, he is sure to guide America back on its proper course, despite the arduous journey ahead.

Obama has taken us through each step of his election, and the journey has been made difficult for him with vicious mud-slinging, but he showed his ability to remain clear-headed, and he handled his campaign with the utmost humility and control. It has been nothing short of historic to see Obama win the 2008 presidency; and aside from making his mark in American politics, Obama has awaken in the American people a renewed sense of hope. In these desperate times, we are all together in need of change. He is a credit to both black and white people in America, for not only is he a good role model for youths of all colors, but a prime example of American fortitude in the face of adversity. The American people, by voting for Obama, have spoken. Together, hand-in hand, blacks and whites have taken back their country and are united in both pride and hope.