I would like to start this blog entry by first congratulating Senator Barack Obama on his historical win in the 08 election last night and becoming the first black president ever. He fought long and hard and to show for it a victory, I would also like to congratulate Senator John McCain although he has no victory to show for his hard work Senator McCain fought just as long if not harder then Senator Obama did to bring together a great campaign. Now to the topic, these next paragraphs are from my journal entry of last night as I watched the election unfold.
I was shocked at how fast Senator Obama won, last I checked I checked Senator McCain was closing the gap with a 207-143 electoral count in favor of Senator Obama. Moments later a picture was displayed declaring Senator Barack Obama the 44th president of the United States of America. This frustrated me because I am a McCain supporter and to see the gap of electoral votes every so slowly close gave me the slightest sliver of hope, to be moments later crushed by the announcment. I can honestly say it was not a surprise Senator Obama won, but I did have a little hope left for Senator McCain to win.
I am filled with many words and emotions after the 08 election, hope, fear, disappointment, predictable, upset and many more. I feel Senator McCain would have been a better suit for the white house mainly for his many many years of experience and for his views on war, abortion and funding. I can now only hope Senator Obama can help us take the first giant step forward and not pull us back. I have faith for Senator Obama as I do fear, fear he will fail with his lack of experience, fear that the weight of the white house will come crashing down on him. I wonder, will he really bring the change that America so badly needs? Is he ready for a task this big? Only a four year term will tell us now.
Till Next Time,
Slamma Jamma
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I really like this entry. Your ideas and emotions are so clearly shown it gives me wonderful insite to how those supporting McCain must have felt/now feel.
I appriciate that even though you have not put your faith in Obama you still say that he has potential.
I liked McCain for a brief moment. He seemed like a very good person to trust with my vote. And I am curious about the decisions that will be made in the events to come.
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