RamblingDyna

November 2, 2008 was an amazing, emotional and unforgettable ride for this country and the world. From Barack Obama's lead in the afternoon polling hours to his mesmerizing yet somber acceptance speech, I couldn’t keep my eyes off all the media news stations until I forced myself to walk away at 1:00am. The buzz continued the next morning from Honolulu , Jakarta, Japan, Kenya and the White House. Obama's transformation reads like a rags to riches, Rocky story: growing up with a single parent to becoming the first African American president of Harvard Review, then his quick rise to Senator, to his historic win for the most powerful seat in the country - is a true testament of adversity in the making. Even if you don’t agree with his policies you can’t help but be in awe of his struggle, hope and determination to make it to the mountaintop while staying cool. I’ve never heard of Barack Obama until I saw him speak on national television at the 2004 Democratic National Conventi...

Whether you like her or not, have to admit Sarah Palin's short rise to fame has captivated all of us. For a politician she has many unique qualities in a honor roll student + high school cheerleader kind of way. Compared to other female politicians who tend to look plain, simple and corporate, she’s attractive in a school teacher of way. She’s in great shape especially for a mother of a zillion kids and baby. She has the book smart, conservative, wholesome, good girl next door image of the 1950’s. She’s appealing, fresh, energetic, quick witted and obviously knows how to work the camera , behind her geeky yet stylish glasses with her subtle winks, pointed hand gestures, cool eye sweeps of the crowd, and warm smiles. Even the big wig news hosts, Joe Scarborough (MSNBC) and Greta Van Susteren (FOX), who are usually hardnosed interviewers warmed up to her in their first interviews, tossing her soft ball questions instead of hard hitting controversial ones. Actually, she smi...