Record Turnout

Record turnout numbers are expected at today's polls. Obama's carefully constructed political narrative is the reason. His political strategists have constructed his political campaign as a blank slate, allowing many new voters to attach to Obama's image rather than his little known career in the public sector. A new generation is now of voting age and are expected to overwhelmingly support Obama. This expected surge of young voters could cause some trouble, though. Long lines at the polls, registration, and a slew of other potential complications may lead to voter discrepancies or problems. 

Does this mean that Americans are once again interested in politics? You bet. We haven't seen Democratic excitement in an election since 1960, when a stoic and tanned Kennedy was introduced to the public. As beloved and missed as Kennedy is within the left, Obama could replace him in history as the one of the most popular presidents in the last hundred years. Obama has broken barriers and acts as a role ideal role model to many young and black voters. He is the embodiment of the American dream and thats why so many are going to vote with him. His policies are so emphatically supported by Democrats because they search beyond politics to the roots of liberalism: that of helping the underdog, righting social wrongs, and creating strength in America by another means than militarily. An enlightened youth population will most likely remember this election as the one that defined their generation. 

McCain's camp has tried to use this same popularity card with the Palin pick, hoping to draw middle class, middle educated folk who really don't know what they're voting for. The Palin factor could pose a moderate threat to voting tallies, but Obama should have nothing to worry about. Everything I'm reading points that McCain come back from poll numbers to "upset" Obama.