Senator Obama finally clinched the nomination to run as Democrat candidate in the 2008 Presidential election. It was a historical day in the history of our country. Obama became the first African American to run for President on the ticket of major political party. It shows how far we have come today. We had segregated facilities for colored people only forty years ago.

Clinching Democrat nomination ahead of Senator Clinton is huge achievement. Clinton's have been darling of Democrat party for the last 20 years. Hilary Clinton was odds on favorite to clinch nomination at the start of primary season. Obama was an unknown senator from Chicago. I think Hillary Clinton underestimated Obama to some extent.

I think credit should be given to Senator Obama and his team for setting up a strongest campaign from both major parties. He is different from any other candidate. He is the son of Kenyan father and white mother from Kansas. He is the symbol of American dream.

I have read and heard from many people that Obama should choose Hillary as his running mate. I think it is a terrible idea. It will be like throwing away the election. We have to be realist here. There are still people in our country, who would not vote for a women or African American for president. Obama need a conservative white man from southern states as his running mate to balance the ticket. I wish Senator Obama all the best in the November election and he can count on my VOTE.