On the next US President

A Victory for the United States

The recent victory of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama in the 2008 United States presidential election has sparked a phenomenon the world has never before seen. Republicans, fellow Democrats and leaders of different countries expressed congratulatory remarks. The bigger chunk of Americans and people of various races the world over articulated support. Though not all voted for him in the recent election, a lot who didn’t now seem to be less hostile and more tolerant in giving the newly-elected president the benefit of the doubt. Surely enough, Senator Obama deserves such for he is a man not only gifted by great intelligence and unparalleled charisma but a man who also has a clear understanding and discernment of the needs of a people separated by differences in race, culture, religion, philosophy and opinion.

It seemed impossible that it would come, but it did and in a big way. Obama’s success is not merely the African-American community’s success. It’s the victory of the United States. One man of diverse cultural background is representing and ultimately uniting a country that has witnessed probably the vastest and most extensive cultural diversity in history.

One thing that is so commendable about Obama’s win is the way the American dream has been brought to light again. Never has such patriotism been so felt in any speech as was delivered by Senator Obama last Tuesday in front of all his supporters when he accepted his victory. He gave a light of hope amidst a crisis that divided and tormented the United States and its people. Obama came to battle the many problems Americans face today, and he didn’t come unprepared for the many challenges. He knows what his countrymen want and has a clear vision of what must be done to solve each problem. With proper execution and a keen sense of what is good for most people, there is no doubt that the Obama administration will lead its way to victory - for the American people.