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I really like the Obama's. Last night I was flipping channels once again because there was nothing on television and CBS had an hour of the Democratic National Convention showing. I watched as Michelle Obama addressed the delegates. First, the woman knows how to dress and present herself. She is a class act. She is very articulate and smart. I liked her immediately. I felt like we could sit down and chat. It's strange for me to realize that she is my age. Barack is only a few years older than me, too. Strange to have someone from my generation running for the White House. It really makes me take a look at myself and where I am. I'm nowhere near the Obama's. It would have to be hard to decide to run for the Presidency. You would have to realize that everything you've ever done, said or think would be analyzed a million times over. Your family would be ravaged by the media and nothing would be sacred. One misstep and it's all over the news. One misspoken word or phrase and everyone is trying to guess your hidden meanings and what your beliefs must be. I wouldn't last a day.

Back to the Obama's, though. Besides being well-groomed and articulate, though, I find that their message does inspire some hope in our nation. I am proud that we are finally, as a people in this country, beginning to embrace our diverse nation. An African-American family living in the White House? How wonderful! We almost had the first female presidential candidate as well. Another first. I always wondered what her husband would be called? First Husband? First Man? First Gentleman? Who knows. Someday I'm sure we'll have to cross that bridge. I like Barack Obama's message and I really want to believe that he will do what he says. One thing I would like to say, however, is that regardless of who wins, a president can only do so much. We have three levels of government for a reason and so many people forget this. Without the support of the other two, a President is only as good as his hopes.

So, with that said, here's to the Obama's! Good luck and godspeed. Hopefully we'll have a new Commander-in-Chief this November whose last name starts with "O"!