The morning after

Well the United States has elected its first black president, the Democrats have won back the White House, and America is headed for a new era.

I watched the results unfold on the internet for the first time. Websites for MSNBC, CNN, Fox, and the Courier Post Online unfolded the results pretty much simultaneously, with the Courier Post leading in the local elections.

The battle between Adler and Myers was the most bizarre of all the races, first Myers was ahead, then he conceded, then Adler gave a victory speech, then when I awoke this mornng, ABC said it was too close to call. 122 years of republican control still up in the air.

I enjoyed the widget and the instant information, but with the tv in the background, the NJN beat online to the punch on area results, however the Courier Online was the most comprehensive.

With all of the very helpful and valid information my most touching moment came when John McCain gave his concession speech on network television. I supported him until he chose Sarah Palin as his running mate. I felt the choice was not only ignorant, but really showed how ignorant he thought women and voters were. I found it condescending and I started to check into Obama more and more, and eventually he won my formerly Hillary vote.

I couldn't help but spring up this morning and be overjoyed by the events of the night, not just because my candidate won, but because I really believe we are taking a historic turn and change has come to America.

I don't care that Obama is the first black American President, but I respect it for him and for African Americans. This country has put our battered hearts and souls in his hands, and I pray to God that he is the political messiah that we need.