As I'm sure you know, my vote would have gone to Hillary if I'd had the choice. However, it is what it is.

Of course Obama is a politician. I don't think he's ever denied that. His entire career path has been towards this goal. I think he'll do some good, some bad and make some mistakes. His biggest pluses so far has been his willingness to tell the American people what he hopes to do and why and picking some very good advisors. That's a lot more than I can say about Bush.

I'm sure that most politicians hope to accomplish at least some of what they promise and, if they're (and we are)lucky, 20% will be accomplished. Events and practicality will win out over wishful thinking every time. And for those who actually believe any politician's campaign promises, I know of a truly beautiful bridge for sale. It could even be moved to the Florida swampland these folks already own.