ABOUT TIME, AMERICA.

January 20, 2009, folks. That's the day Obama & Biden are sworn and Bush's tenure is up. But you know, I think it's important to be cautious in our romanticism and glorification of what has happened tonight. Yes, this election has been historical. Tonight, we recognize our national identity as a democratic country that has spoken for change. But Obama has been right, the journey ahead is going to be hard. There is no guarantee but there is chance. I think the potential and hope speak volumes for our future but it is exciting. The idealisms of youth matched with an unwavering sense of hope and opportunity. He is our JFK. Our MLKJ. Isn't it easy to get swept up in the romantic notions of optimism? But isn't it time that we felt optimistic again?

However, while I look forward to what is possible, I am not going to be relaxed. There are four years ahead of us and I want him to have his chance. Beyond our cheering and patriotism tonight, we need to look ahead and pray for wisdom in leadership, compassion in determination and vision with justice. And also, even most basically, his safety. The emotions I've witnessed on television tonight really does mirror the same devotion shown in the 60's for JFK and look at what happened with that. I saw the video when I was younger and it's burned in my memory. I just don't want O to be killed. Is that morbid?

But it does feel great to say we have a black president now.

"This was the moment—this was the time—when we came together to remake this great nation so that it may always reflect our very best selves and our highest ideals."