The torch has been passed

Kennedy opened his ignoraration speech with the words, "The torch has been passed to a new generation" and that describes the election of Barack H Obama. This election produced more new voters than any I can remember. The slogan of change to them was more than just a slogan. With over seven million popular votes and over two thirds of the electoral votes America has certainly handed this president a mandate. For those who thought that it was the economy that got Obama elected let me point out that four states that elected Democrat Senators voted for McCain and Senators in eleven states who voted for President Elect Obama got from 1% in Illinois 12% more votes in Virgina than Obama. Though the McCain campaign challenged Obama's readiness to lead, personal character and judgment he was chosen by the people to have the vision America wants for the world. Dim is the torch that brandished unbridled power and bright the torch of Diplomacy. Both our friend and foes alike welcomes this era of reason. The entire world awaits America as one again the leader not the divider of the world.