Ditto what Rapaire said.

Like others, I am more moved than I anticipated. I ended up not voting for a presidential nominee in the primary, because I couldn't decide who had the best chance of winning the general election, Hilary or Obama. I had neither strong objections or strong enthusiam for either one, but knew either was a better choice than any Republican alternative.

As I have watched and listened to Obama during the run-up to the general election, observed him during the debates, and observed his maturity and measured responses during the campaign, I found myself daring to hope again, and to believe in the possibility of a workable world for the generations that follow.

Obama may well prove to be a consumate consensus builder, and he certainly has demonstrated the capacity to inspire and bring out the best in people. I think he is as well-equipped as it is possible to be to try to lead this country in the 21st century.

His biggest job will be to help the American people keep their expectations for change (both the type and the rate) realistic. He made a good start with that in his acceptance speech. I hope people were listening.