Barack Obama Wins Iowa Caucuses!

I just learned from the almighty CNN that Barack Obama has won the Iowa Caucuses, garnering 38% of Democratic votes. Not only is this a good indication of a changing political climate in America (there were roughly twice as many voters in Iowa caucusing today as did four years ago), but also a good indication of future success for Mr. Obama. Obama's grass roots campaign is heavily dependent on the intial turnout of voters, especially in the young indecisive demographics, to start momentum. Without this, Barack will falter in the face of Hilary's stronger campaigning and appeal to the middle class majority. Barack Obama's success in Iowa is quite frankly amazing, considering that 90% of Iowa's population is white. If a black man can make it in Iowa, he can make it anywhere and I truly feel that we are in for one hell of a democratic primary.

America's protagonist, John Edwards, is not sulking back in defeat. He ranked second in Iowa results, ahead of Clinton. You can check out a video on CNN of him delivering a "never give up never surrender" speech with flourish and gravitas. I love that man.

If you are among a large majority of Americans who cringe every time you see a closeup of Hilary Clinton's face on TV, I strongly urge you to register as a Democrat and vote in the primary elections in the coming months. Vote Obama for change, and we'll see how tangible the lustrous dream that this great nation of ours is built upon truly is.