Obama for the win.

So Joe and I watched Indecision 2008, the show's almost over, and Jon Stewart announced Obama as the winner. And I'm thinking, yeah, he will be, but it's not official and until then I can't get my hopes up again like I did in '04.

I almost crapped my pants when not 10 seconds later Jon said CNN called it for Obama.

McCain was a gracious loser -- I hope Palin eventually learns something from her time with the man besides how to wink. Eight years ago if McCain had gotten the nomination over Bush I might've voted for him, but that was not the same man that ran this election. I hope to see that man return to the Senate, not the candidate.

Obama's speech filled me with hope. Being the cynic I am that's a bold statement, but I feel what I think my parent's generation must have felt when Kennedy spoke. I actually think we have a shot at repairing this country from the damage of the Bush administration and the Congress of the past 8 years, damage caused by both parties.

I am so glad Sue was born in this time. I can honestly tell Sue that she can be ANYTHING she wants when she grows up.

Except a stripper. No daughter of mine will wind up in clear heels. ;)