Obama wins

I'm a born and family raised Republican, and I even voted Republican. That doesn't go to say that I'm upset about Obama winning the race; I'm actually pretty enthusiastic about it. For the first time in my life did I actually contemplate not voting for the norm. I'm honestly hopeful that Obama can bring unity to our country, fixes or at least does his best to fix most/all the problems he's going to face, and totally changes my perception in the future. If Obama is half of what he's cracked up to be, I will whole heartedly change my status as a registered Republican, and simply vote for whom I think it the best candidate in the future, regardless of whether or not the candidate fits the "traditional mold".

I'm very intersted to see how his first year is going to pan out, because that is when most of the action is going to take place - especially in areas that are going to effect me the most; property taxes, wage taxes, and just the economy as a whole.

Don't get me wrong, I've debated on this forum against Obama supporters for various reasons, but mainly because it was fun. I've even conceded that I thought he would be a great President, just not now - and I hope for America's sake, I was wrong. I wouldn't be happier to be proven wrong either.

Congrats, President-Elect Barak Obama!