The Times They Are A Changin'

He did it.

Last night, for the first time in American history, an African-American won Iowa and is a serious threat to the Democratic party establishment. No matter who you want to lead this country in 2009, you have to admit it was a historic evening.

One of the many reasons I love American politics is that one generation, yep, just one generation, can change what some people believe is an inevitable outcome. Last night, young voters showed up in droves and gave Hillary a reason to pay attention to them. Good. It's about time.

On to New Hampshire.

L.