Oprah was Right: Obama is the One

[courtesy of The California Majority Report]

I have always been an Obama fan, but after listening to his victory speech this evening, I believe for the first time that he will be our next President. Besting Clinton and Edwards in the Iowa caucuses was impressive. But what blew me away was how he seized the moment -- delivering a powerful, stirring speech that defined the Iowa outcome not just as a campaign victory, but as a truly historic event.  

When you compare Obama’s soaring oratory and message of hope and unity to Hillary’s tired and recycled “ready to be President on Day 1” stump speech -- it all came into focus tonight. Obama inspires, unites, and makes you believe that after 8 years of being embarrassed of this country’s leadership -- we actually have the chance to elect the best and the brightest to the White House. Perhaps this generation’s Kennedy. Obama offers the opportunity to replace a bumbling President whose abilities are a joke but whose actions have been tragic, with a leader who genuinely inspires and can restore respect for America both at home and abroad.

After tonight, unless you have an ambassador appointment waiting for you in a Clinton White House, I don’t see how you choose Hillary over Obama. I predict he wins New Hampshire, wins South Carolina, secures the nomination and goes on to become the next President of the United States.