George Bush wasn't either of the candidates in this election. I honestly hope that Barak turns out to be what his supporters hope he will turn out to be. What scares me is he's never done anything but run for office. He reminds be of another bright shining beacon elected for his charisma who got us into vietnam, the bay of pigs, the cuban missile crisis, and who was then assassinated. It's historic that America voted a black man into office. I hope that turns out to be enough. That he rises to the occassion. I believe his supporters are generally sincere. I'm not so big on charismatic politicians, but I do get the appeal. He's a great blank slate for people to pin their hopes and dreams on.