A New Day for America and the World

It is a new day for America and for the world! We will have change in Washington that will be reflected in new policies here at home and engagement with other nations abroad. As Barack himself said last night in a great speech after the election, it will not happen in a year or maybe even his first term, but change is coming. It will require a lot of work by lots of people, but we can be very hopeful for the future with Barack Obama's leadership.

In his first address to the nation and the world, President-elect Obama made the point to say that this is about you. He provided a compelling vision of the future like all great leaders do. However, we have a lot of work to do to help this new President. We all need to reach out to listen to those who have different views because it will also require help from all the people regardless of party affiliation. We need to understand where we have common ground and can work together. Help out where you can to make a difference in supporting solutions that work for all of us on energy independence, health care, and economic reform, because this is just the beginning - not the end. Hold your elected officials at all levels accountable to do what is in the best interest of our community, your state, and the nation.

What we witnessed last evening was a triumph for democracy. It was reflected with celebrations at home and around the world. The citizens of this country spoke loud and clear that they are tired of the politics of division and policies that don't put America First. The problems are too big and we don't have time to waste.

So enjoy this day and appreciate the historic significance represented by Barcak Obama's election. However, let's all be prepared to help take advantage of the opportunity that his presidency represents. Yes we can, finally put America First!