Hope is Happening!

Think about the past 20 years in politics? When is the last time you felt hopeful for the future.

For me it was when a Tom Harkin was running for president. He had a populous message based on cutting military costs and instead focusing on our schools, health care system, infrastructure, environment and other domestic priorities.

I was glad to see a Democrat win that election. Bill Clinton was exciting to watch and he sure could speak well. He did good by the economy but there were some terrible, aches that came with it.

The loss of the House and Senate to Republicans set up terrible polarizing political battles. I stood by him and Hillary and was not willing to let the Republicans say horrible things about our President. Then came the infidelity. Now it was tougher and I often felt that I had been duped.

I see a chance to get past that type of politics. To have a new leader that just does not believe in it. You can see this in Barack Obama. It is true that from time to time he has been sucked in to the negative tones that the Clinton campaign has set but on par, he has stayed well above it.

His message has been consistent. It has not changed from contest to contest. He has some unpopular views that he believes in and will not shy away from i.e. talking to our enemies.

That says a lot about his character. It makes me believe that he will do what he says. That he will not suddenly morph into something else once elected.

A young, straight talking, charismatic leader is what America needs more than ever. McCain has had his chance, Clinton has had her's, it is time for something new and fresh.

Like JFK before, like the messages of MLK; Obama gives us a chance to do something truly great.

Hope is here and it is staying.