America, after decades of its love relationship with Conservatism, topped by eight years of the disastrous Bush presidency that has left the country on the brink of financial collapse and almost universal dislike, was indeed ready for change. it, therefore, decisively rejected the candidate -- McCain -- who promised more of the same and chose the candidate for change.
Was the U.S. In Need for Change?
That there was a need for change in the U.S. is a no-brainer. On the domestic front, the U.S. is facing perhaps the most formidable economic meltdown since the Great Depression of the 1930s. In eight short years, the Bush administration has managed to turn a huge federal budget surplus into a frightening budget deficit which is estimated to spiral above the dreaded $1 trillion figure by as early as the next year; and even as the country enters a period of painful recession, approximately 50 million Americans have negligible health-care cover. (it's time...").
On the international front, things are hardly looking any better. Back in 2000, Bush had inherited a country that stood tall as the undisputed superpower, at peace with a generally admiring world. In quick time, thanks to his ham-handed foreign policy and an unending "War on Terror," he is leaving the presidency with America less feared by its enemies and less admired by its friends (Ibid.)
In such a bleak situation, the need for change was palpably obvious and Obama, who had realized the need earlier and more clearly than any other candidate, has deservedly been chosen by the American people as their next President. The challenge that he faces to bring about a positive change is, however, formidable.
Conclusion
The 'historic' 2008 U.S. Presidential elections, in which the first African-American was elected to the Oval office, were one of the most exciting in the country's history. As we saw in this paper, the issues of race and change dominated the proceedings and both were skillfully managed by Obama and his campaign managers in his favor. A majority of the American public chose to ignore the color of the candidates' skin and responded favorably to an optimistic message of change.
Works Cited
Borosage, Robert and Katrina Heuvel. "What Obama Needs for Progressive Reform." The Nation. September 01, 2008. November 17, 2008. http://www.thenation.com/doc/20080901/borosage_kvh
Grunwald, Michael. "For Obama, Race Remains Elephant in the Room." Time Magazine. Monday, Sep. 15, 2008. November 17, 2008. http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1841109,00.html
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