Now…Witnessing History

Barack and I share something in common: we believe that at the core of all people, there is good. I know that is simplistic and a bit naïve, but it is a viewpoint that allows us to press forward and reach for things that maybe only we can see. I am in no way comparing my life to his, but add this as another reason why I believe in him, why I feel that he is the right person for this country right now.

Watching his speech tonight, I couldn’t help the emotions from bursting forth. A combination of pride and of a feeling of suspension in disbelief. Am I really experiencing this? I never thought that I would see this day, and I am proud that it is this man who I get to see accomplish this goal of becoming the first Black man to secure the Democratic presidential nomination. For all the cynics out there who are quick to jump to, “Aha, see it is about race…Blacks supporting Blacks!” Yes, you are correct. Am I wrong for that? Should I not be proud that this Harvard educated Senator who has ran an excellent campaign succeeded in accomplishing this historic moment? If I should feel guilty that by chance he is a Black man, I don’t. It makes me even prouder.

I will not even give any attention to the speech that she gave. It is what it is; but I will say this: I know that it must be a difficult thing to give up something that you believe that you had at one time; so my patience with her is renewed, but only for a short time…a very short time (the end of the week, Mrs. C…you have until the end of the week). This fight is over; it is time to bring everyone together for the common good and for the goal at hand: winning the Presidency for the Democrats. The time is now…the person is Barack Obama…

Update: here’s the video of his speech in St. Paul from last night…I have watched it now twice and once again am moved his passion and sincerity!

video credit: originally uploaded to YouTube on June 3, 2008 by BarackObamadotcom