The Audacity of Hope

I'm a big political junkie, so I have watched CNN religiously the past few nights to see their coverage of the Democratic National Convention. Tonight's the big night, though--when Barack Obama gives his speech.

I got his book, The Audacity of Hope, a few years ago for Christmas. I feel in love with his writing--so powerful and majestic. When he announced he was running for president, I was thrilled. Since then, I've watched with bated breath to see the results of the primaries, to see how he did in the debates, to see how much money he's earned. Now he's the official Democratic nominee, and is poised to become the next president of the United States.

When I voted for the first time four years ago, I was thrilled. Thrilled by the act of voting, democracy in action, but not so thrilled by the candidate I voted for. John Kerry got my vote because he wasn't George W. Bush. When I cast my vote for Barack Obama, it won't be because he is not John McCain. It will be because I believe in him, his vision, his ability to take back our country.

It will be because he gives me hope.