Election Reflection

Election Reflection
As one would expect, I am quite pleased with the outcome of this years election. It is truly a historic moment in American history, and I believe that the election of an African American into the presidential office has definitely affected the morale of African Americans and individuals who voted for him alike. However, seeing that people are creatures of habit, I think it will do little to change peoples ways. Obama says that it is up to the American people to create their own change. He cannot simply even the economic playing field and raise the lower class up from the depths of poverty while restricting the incomes of wealthier Americans. People will actually have to work and that’s what I think people don’t get. Just because we have finally elected a liberal African American as president doesn’t automatically grant immense societal change.
I am also a somewhat bothered by peoples myopic fixation on his being black. I hear far more about his race than his actual political rhetoric. This is not to say that I don’t think he will be a fine president, I am just mildly dissatisfied with how so much of America perceives him.
I agree with Andy that Obama was not up against much of a candidate this election. Sure Obama won… with 52% of the popular vote, the other 48% of which went to those who do not support Obama. Obviously he cannot change America in a matter of days, but with 48% of Americans who are not supportive of his leadership how will his plan work. Seeing that we are in the largest economic depression since the great depression, he is bound to make choices that not everyone will agree with. I am certain that people will change their opinion towards him throughout his term, be it against or in favor of him.