Today we conclude our series on Why Obama Won. We have seen many good points made, and are grateful to our panelists.
Some thought the victory was due to the poor strategy of John McCain - others believed it was the good strategy put together by Plouffe and Axelrod. Some pointed out Obama’s strength with the youth vote - some said that Americans simply weren’t going to elect another Republican after Bush.
A few were right to point out the unique spirit of this particular campaign - built more on hope than any previous presidential campaign in memory.
Yet every panelist agreed that there were indeed a great many factors involved in this historic victory. Demographics shifting came just in time for an inspiring candidate with a team of genius campaign strategists, as well as the collapse of the financial market and a careless opposition - it all created the perfect storm for an Obama win.
There will be a lot to learn about this particular election cycle in the years to come - 2008 was an incredible year for the study of campaign politics.
Yet today we will honor the man rather than the accomplishment, and soak up the spirit of this Inauguration.
In the words of our friend, Sherwin Hughes, God bless our new President and God bless America.
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