It has been a few days since Election Day, and I am still truly and pleasantly surprised. The same man whom I saw over a year ago at the Washington Square Park rally in Manhattan had snagged the nomination and subsequently the office of United States president, and by a large margin no less.
I still remember my sentiments after the rally. I was mesmerized by his speech, likening the orator's hold on me to that of a lively Christian service in which masses of people move to the music of their god. Obama moved me, and my recognition of this fact disallowed me from believing in him simply because of his oratorical skills and sincere disposition. Yet, I continued to support the Democrats in small ways, following the primary contests and even volunteering 30 minutes of my time at Obama's New York headquarters, researching media outlets in Harlem for an Obama (fundraising, I believe) event to be held there.
Gradually, my quiet support transitioned toward Clinton. I very well could be wrong in my support, not considering myself a particularly politically savvy person. But I admire Clinton greatly for her deep competence regarding the issues plaguing this country, as well as the breadth of her career and all that she has contributed. I voted for her on Super Tuesday.
However, I would be lying if I said that I prefer Obama more than Clinton or vice versa. In fact, I think either as president would be an admirable choice. The moment that Obama earned the Democratic nomination, he had my full support. I support him fully now that he has won and hope that he will not falter. I hope that he takes the best from all of his advisers' opinions and am confident that he will consult only the best, and make all final decisions only with the best and most rational judgment.
I can't wait for his administration to go into effect.
The only thing I wonder about now is whether I would've been even more excited and elated had I supported him from the very beginning--the junior senator from Illinois! Watching the final rally in Chicago on November 4, I could only imagine how much more amplified the energy was there than it was in Washington Square, where over 40,000 attended.
