A PERSPECTIVE OF THE 2008 ELECTION

The 2008 Presidential Election is over. The winner was Barack Obama. It was a long and drawn out campaign. Massive amounts of money were spent to finance and run the campaigns. Debates were conducted for both parties until it came down to Obama vs. McCain. Obama was eloquent in his presentations and provided a Presidential image. The media took to Obama and lost their perspective. The internet was a major source for information and news. Obama’s background was glossed over. His background and associations lost their importance as the economy went into a tailspin. The people were mad and wanted change. They felt that the Bush administration was to blame for the economy and Iraq War. It was an historical election in which a black man was to become President and a woman, Sarah Palin, was to run for Vice President.

Looking back we can recount the issues and promises made by the new President:
· Economy – Give 95% of Americans a tax cut.
· End the Iraq War.
· Provide Health Care for all Americans.
· Bring peace to the world.
· Change Washington.
· Quality education for our children.
· Create jobs.
· Balance the budget.

Those were general talking points, how they will be resolved is the issue. Will we have more government and more controls? There is a fear that we will adopt socialistic policies. Will the government get too intrusive in the free market and bring down the traditional hallmarks of a capitalistic society? Will our military strength and security be sacrificed to provide more self gratification? Will we lose our freedoms to express ourselves and to disagree with government? How will Washington change when we continue to hear and see the same old rhetoric and actions of business as usual?

The people voted and must now trust that President Elect Obama will keep America safe and strong. The rhetoric has ended and the real work begins. We are entering into a new period in history and await its story.