Congrats to Obama and Biden

After an almost two year run towards the presidency, Barack Obama has made history by becoming the first African American President of the United States.

Gosh, could a woman be next?

I was watching the previews for the upcoming season of 24, one of my favorite TV shows. Several years ago, 24 had a black president, the next season they had a white president, then another black president (the brother of the first one).

One of the exciting aspects of the new season is the fact that there is now a woman in the White House. At the time I was first watching the previews, prior to yesterday's election, I was wondering if watching a black president on TV could make a difference in how people perceive a black man in that position.

Now with 24 placing a woman as president, does that help soften public opinion? I certainly hope so.

The old white, male, conservative, biased, opinionated, prejudiced, antiquated mindset in place for many decades, if not centuries, must go. It is past time!

Congratulations to Barack Obama, and to 24 and other TV shows showing a woman as president, for opening up the minds of the people to what is possible, and likely, in the future.

A rallying cry during this election was that it is time for a change. I agree! It is time for the old guard to realize they are no longer relevant.

What do you think? What do you foresee for women in the future of this country?