Obviously, Mr. Ridgel, America has rejected the tired old vitriolic rantings of fear and hate-mongering, far right, radical Republicans. Obama was elected by Americans of many colors, religions and socio-economic levels.
What are the chances in our media-driven society that the president-elect hasn”t been thoroughly investigated by now?
Barack Obama didn”t just squeak by to get elected. His opponent was soundly beaten. He wasn”t elected hecause he is African-American hut because a majority of voters were inspired to take the high road to hope and recovery instead of sliding down a slippery slope to a murky swamp of inept government and empty promises similar to what we”ve experienced for the past eight years under the “regime” of Bush-Cheney.
Even some Republicans might have had a little trepidation ahout voting for an aging candidate who chose a less-than-ahle running mate.
With no illusions that it will be a simple task, Americans must learn to trust their goverment again. Hopefully, Obama, with his high intellect and measured consideration of people and issues, will be the leader our country needs.
Nancy Williams
Hidden Valley Lake
