Congratulations to President-Elect Barack Obama

Yes, this is a sports blog, so you might wonder I am posting something political. Well, some moments in history just transcend everything. And tonight…well it transcended everything.

(And if you need some sort of sports tie-in, here you go: Barack Obama support a college football playoff.)

I’m not posting support or condemn the policies of Barack Obama. Or to claim that I voted one way or the other. I am posting only to say a few very specific things:

– John McCain: You gave a great conciliatory speech and are an incredible American. I hope that you continue to be a positive influence as a leader in American.

– Democratic football fans in Ohio: Barack Obama won, he carried Ohio, and Brady Quinn is now starting for the Browns (although Brady probably isn’t happy with the election result). Has there been a better week for a specific group of Ohioans…ever?

– President-Elect Barack Obama: Your policies and beliefs have been framed by some to be polarizing; but no one can listen to your words and hear anything but optimism, hope, and an inspiring vision for an America that overcome its divides and truly become a united nation. Congratulations on being elected. It took great audacity to even run, and your victory is a confirmation of your ability and potential to be one of the truly transformative leaders in the history of our country and the world.

What a night.

And I have to think that no matter what side of the political aisle on which you position yourself, when this night is viewed through the prism of the totality of our nation’s history, good and bad, you have to think: what a great night.

[tags]barack obama, presidential election, college football playoff[/tags]

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