I know it's totally momentous that an African-American being voted president.
But I think it's equally momentous that we have voted an unabashedly intelligent, intellectual candidate. One who didn't grow up rich or in power. One who was sort of written off this time last year.
Yes, exactly. I was watching BET for part of the time this evening and one of their commentators made the point that Obama represents a new ideal of black masculinity for young black boys and men to aspire to. Not an image of violence, or even rebellion, but intelligence and composure. I can't begin to imagine what a difference a role model like Obama could make.
But I think it's equally momentous that we have voted an unabashedly intelligent, intellectual candidate. One who didn't grow up rich or in power.
One of my first thoughts was oh, god. SMART. Thank you.
They're playing Jackie Wilson as they await Obama's arrival. Is he going to show up driving the Statue of Liberty?
oh man our NYC co-anchor just talked about how she's bi-racial and her parents had to leave Chicago as a young couple because of harrassment. man.
I like Tom Brokaw.
Michelle Obama is so gorgeous. I am undecided about her dress though.
Barb is me. We're very pretty. And tired.
Yes, we are.
All her expressions said one thing to me: "2012, you betcha!"
Exactly! Like she was scanning the crowd... assessing...
And OMG, that family is so damned handsome!
Oh, GOD. YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYY