Wow has it really been a year...

Driving home this evening I realized that a year ago tonight is when many people begin to ask, is it really possible?  Could Sen. Barack Obama really win the White House ----- naw.  Yes I had watched Obama launch his campaign in February 2007 and  yes I followed the race daily, even attended volunteer meetings.  But in my heart of hearts did I really think Obama could win?  Well, in two weeks he's moving in at 1600 Penn. Avenue.

The 2008 Election was an incredible experience, personally, community wide and across the nation.  I volunteered, made donations and pored over poll known to man - and web. It was fascinating to watch how involved the public became with the race. 

While I have tuned out to the MSM coverage and politics for the moment, I am still very excited about the election of Barack Obama.  I just hate the cycle of celebrity in America --- build someone up and once they get there, beat them down.  Everything is analyzed to death and it just gets to you, but it appears not Obama himself.  It helps that he supposedly never watches news...LOL. In an interview with Diane Sawyer last February, Obama stated he never gets too up or down, and through the election season he seemed to walk the talk there.

Let me be clear I do not believe in the perfection of any man. But it amazes me how quickly some people have moved him from angel to satan because he makes a decision they disagree with. But then again, as a long time Dallas Cowboy fan, we know all about fair weather fans. 

I actually would not be surprised if perhaps Obama and Company are not a little relieved that some of the shine is wearing off. The expectations of all that is good has to be a tough burden. I just hope the public does not become complacent again.

I'm not going Washington, but have friends and co-workers who are driving up from Dallas.  Being present for history is that important to them.  I am going to take the day off and watch every moment switching channels and most likely twittering.

So I guess I just wanted to remember the beginning of a great ride on a cold night in Iowa fifty-two weeks ago tonight.

Comments

[Ruth]

Thanks for stopping by Jacob & I agree, what a year indeed.

[Jacob]

I remember so long ago when he won the January 3rd Iowa caucus. It was a remarkable day and who would have thought that he came all this way and next week, would become our President. What a year...