It's Over, but It's Not Over

The Iowa Caucuses are over.  We did really well, with 50% of the turnout being newly registered voters.  Something happened to get people out, and I think it was frustration with the current administration and worry about our uncertain middle class future.  In any case, Obama won...soundly...and that's a good thing.

New Hampshire didn't turn out like we had hoped, but Clinton had a narrow victory that was an abberation, I hope.  I'll leave it to the experts to figure out the reason, but I'm looking forward (ahead) to Nevada and New Hampshire.  Something is stirring in the American voter's heart, inspired in large part by Senator Obama.  He's not just a candidate, he's part of a movement.  His elegant oratory has inspired many of us to realize that the power is with us and that we can do great things.

"The truth is actually words do inspire," he said. "Words do help people get involved. Words do help members of Congress get into power so that they can be part of a coalition to deliver healthcare reform, to deliver a bold energy policy. Don't discount that power, because when the American people are determined that something is going to happen, then it happens. And if they are disaffected and cynical and fearful and told that it can't be done, then it doesn't. I'm running for president because I want to tell them, 'Yes, we can.' And that's why I think they're responding in such large numbers."