If Barack Obama winning Iowa isn't a sign of change, I don't know what is. The Illinois senator spoke to the idealist in the American patheos and inspired 39% the Democratic caucus, out distancing John Edwards by some 8% and leaving front runner Hillary Clinton trailing at third. All conventional wisdom said that Obama was a novel contender, but would never crack the racial barriers that paralyze the nation. A liberal black man winning the majority of the vote in a red state that's 97% white speaks volumes. He proved to the establishment, both black, white and otherwise, that well, they aren't as established as they think. He proved to the pessimistic, demoralized and the naysayers that hope is a word that must be backed by action. Many Americans still believe in what our Constitution aims to protect, they want to believe their leaders are defending their freedoms, and want to restore our nation as the beacon of hope our history classes tell us we're supposed to be. Iowans were willing to look past race, ethnic heritage, divisive politics and focus on the issues. Kudos to Iowa for challenging other states to follow suit.
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