Yes We Did

A funny thing happened on the return to democracy yesterday - we got a President and a First Family who in the course of just one day restored much dignity to our tattered nation. Even the defeated John McCain seemed like his old self and not the man we saw on the campaign trail pulling all those dead rabbits out of his hat. It was as if McCain not only yielded to Obama's victory but also as if he (if not his booing supporters) understood that the truly best man had won the race.

Beyond the noisy revelry that was Grant Park last night, for the first time in eight years decency, intelligence and true grace permeated millions of hearts and minds all at once. It was an astounding moment. Not once during his acceptance speech did Barack Obama really smile. He was serious and grounded and exemplified the ideal man for the job. He wasn't one to preen for even a moment. He knows that he has won the toughest job in the world and restoring our good American name will take many long hours and many years. My heart is filled with gratitude towards this man and also his family who have had to live without him for much of the past two years. Thank you Michelle. Thank you Malia. Thank you Sasha.