The 2008 election was the first presidential election I was able to vote in.
Of course, I voted for change.
I voted for Barack Obama.
I voted for the first African American president.
And I voted for the first democratic candidate that Virginia has elected since 1964.

This has been the first time in my life that I haven't been ashamed to say that I am an American. I have a new restored faith in the American people and I can only hope that this is the beginning of a new era.
While African Americans may have the right to vote, while segregation may not exist anymore, there is still the issue of race in America.
McCain had to defend his opponent at his own rallies because of the racist comments and slurs being shouted in reference to Obama.
People are afraid of change, afraid of things they don't understand.
This is the main reason for racism, homophobia, and
religion.
Fear.
Already I've heard comments about how everyone will be testing Obama, attacking the U.S.
America is "socialist"
do any of you making such accusations even know what socialism is?
I sincerely doubt it.
The anti-christ?
Really?
I'm appalled at the ignorance that still exists in this country.
African American men have had the right to vote since 1870.
Yet we're still throwing color into politics.
I've heard McCain supporters say that the only reason Barack Obama won was because all the "blacks" voted for him.
It took us this long to get an African American into office and instead of raving about the history that was made, we're accusing a race of people of voting for someone because of their color.
How many McCain supporters voted for McCain simply because Obama was black?
How hypocritical is it to say that African Americans voted for Obama because he is black when plenty republicans voted against him for the exact same reason.
This victory is a huge accomplishment for this country
but there is still work to be done. Still racial barriers and racist mindsets to be broken. This battle has not ended, it is still raging
but the people have spoken.
And our United States president is Barack Obama.