Barak Obama: America's 44th President

Last November, America was faced with difficult choices as they went to the polls. John McCain was our "traditional" candidate, and he's what we've always had in the White House. The opposing side represented change and culture: Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. Each had their focus, but Americans cared mostly about two things: Iraq and the economy. Today, on Barak Obama's inauguration day, America is seeing a new moment in history. Barak Obama will be our 1st black president and Americans are hoping he will pull us out of this recession.

One specific thought that comes to mind is how passionate Obama is with people. He seems to be caring and thoughtful, whereas our former president wasn't really involved that much. He only made appearances at natural disasters to hand out borrowed money, and he vetoed bills that could've helped medical research. Also, he got us involved in a war that we never should have gone to in the first place. George W. Bush has sacrificed thousands of lives, and it's only drained our economy of money.

With Obama's $825 billion-dollar stimulus plan being proposed, perhaps he will come through for the working class. He wants to create more jobs and cut taxes. While we've heard all this before, I believe Barak Obama has what it takes to get the job done. This stimulus plan will effect everyone, and I think it shouldn't be too long after he takes office, according to some reports.

All the interviews I have seen with Obama and his family I have enjoyed. I wasn't at all surprised to see Oprah in the crowd on election night. There's a reason that Barak Obama got into the White House. While I have stopped voting Republican and gone Democratic, I think the majority has done this. It's like Hillary Clinton said during her campaign, "The Democratics represent progress." Republicans will only hurt us more if they're in the White House. After 4 years with someone like George W. Bush, who wouldn't vote for change?

I'm happy how I voted and I'm standing my ground for it. Anything is better than the last 8 years we have had in this country. Don't we deserve a shot at something better?