Can He Really Do It?

Barack Obama: Walking toward the stage, while receiving the congratulatory handshakes from the crowd, Barack Obama thankfully waved to his loyal constituents with his wife at his side. He stood, pausing for a moment gathering his thoughts, while his audience chanted: 'Yes we can." As he began looking directly to the South Carolina audience. He spoke not only of change, but of how we have and can continue to change. Barack spoke not only of the cynicism out there that says we can not bring about change, but he said that the cynicism can be stopped. And he talked of how people already are making the changes happen, proving that the cynicisms are wrong. And in a bolder voice he added, 'We are looking for more than just a change of party in the White House. We're looking to fundamentally change the status quo in Washington -- a status quo that extends beyond any particular party." He spoke of health care, jobs. At the end of his speech he joined in the chant: Yes We Can.

John Edwards: Proud that his third place win was higher than first predicted he smiled big as he appeared before the crowd. He congratulated Obama as he spoke with the South Carolinians, and thanked them for their hospitality. He spoke again about his vision for change. Speaking of the Textile mills that closed and those who lost their jobs. Reminding us of them who do not have a voice, like the many veterans who are sleeping tonight underneath bridges. His was a speech that talk about bringing in the changes that need to be. And with firm belief, he too spoke of health care, jobs, and changing the way they do things in Washington. He concluded that he is setting his sights on the next primary.

Hillary Clinton: Smiling as she stood in front of a number of her supporters in the state of Tennessee. Struggling to come out were the words of her congratulatory statement for Obama's South Carolina win. Standing before the People of the state of Tennessee, Hillary made a brief reference of the people of South Carolina. And as quick-as-a-blink-of-an-eye, she spoke of the next primary and of her mission to be the one to win.

Tonight I have hummed the fourth verse of an old favorite tune of mine. It is from a song of Bob Dylan and it's called, The Times They Are A-Changin':

"Come Mothers and Fathers
Throughout the land
And don't criticize
What you can't understand
Your sons and your daughters
Are beyond your command
Your old road is
Rapidly agin'.
Please get out of the new one
If you can't lend your hand
For the times they are a-changin'."

Now that is my idea of a classic.