by Amina Jackson

Created on: May 22, 2008   Last Updated: May 23, 2008

If only we had looked further than what was on plate at the moment we should have seen it coming. Why?

Without even trying to dig into Obama's character;

Obama's political inexperience should not have been only considered as barrier but an advantage. Unlike Hilary Clinton, he has not been in politics long enough to create many enemies. And again he has not been around to leave as many dissatisfactions. With all those years in the system there is nowway Hilary would escape this. The only doubt was whether he can rise to the occasion and he has so far proven worthy a shot. He is also too new to have displayed all his weakness. He is just like a brand new baby with great expectations.

His race was a big uplift than a big block it was thought to be. He has created hopes in blacks, and an opportunity to those whites who are looking for reconciliation for the past and prove they are not like their forefathers. It also shields him from some attacks because if you attack him so deep you will be accused of being a racist. Even wise Bill fallen in this trap at early stages of the primaries, which wound is greatly responsible to his wife losing the nomination.

He is an inspiration to the younger voters. For the first time they have a chance to make a change and have something new.

Though we always try to overlook this but believe it or not there are still many, many men who would rather be turned into toads and freeze beneath the winter ponds than seeing a woman president.

Hilary might have had support of women and white men but that was not enough to beat Obama's advantages or it has proven so. At the end of the day the underdog has become the dog with the media in his poket. The media has been a big boaster for Obama

With and the Republicans unpopularity now, McCain needs to tighten his pants and stretch his backbone before a big fallen. Without doubt the way things look now, I think Obama might be what the democrats need to end the Republican reign.

I have a big respect for Hilary and hope that if it does not work out this time she will have the nevrve to come back next time because if any woman could do, she is the one. She should also be credited rather than being harshly criticize for grown strength and boldness in so many ways.

If we thought the primaries have been interesting, I would say wait the fun is yet to start.

Bravo Obama, way to go.

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