Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes

It's over.

Senator Obama's nomination was well earned. His campaign platform of change has already followed through on that promise. Not only is he the first black Presidential candidate in history, but more importantly, he has already managed to elevate the level of politics in America. That is profound change for any government, and this was only a primary.

When faced with the issue of Reverend Wright, he took the path no other candidate would have even considered viable; he didn't hide from it, or try to find the perfect ten word sound byte - no, instead he gave his now historic speech on race. A 40 minute speech that was mature and complex. A 40 minute speech in a time when polls and market research tells us that the public can't watch a news item that is longer than 2 minutes. He spoke to the nation as if they were adults and not merely a focus group. And they in turn responded as such.

That is good politics. That is why I am certain he will win the Presidency. That is why I am very hopeful he may achieve some great things in his time in office. Getting things done in Washington is getting things done through politics, and Senator Obama is very, very good at politics. Having that ability, coupled with fortuitous timing, is what enables the chosen few to make real history.

I hope for the best and now have only these words of advice for him, which I have taken from Bill Strickland:

"You must be prepared to act on your dreams, just in case they do come true".