Obama really has Hillary up against a wall. Many voters were on the “Hillary vs. Obama” fence. It seems, in recent weeks, they are dumping Hillary and jumping on the Obama band wagon in droves. What’s the impact of Obama’s early wins? In my view, it has very little to do with him becoming President.

I have to tip my hit to the brother. I am very proud of him. However, he still has not quite won my vote. Sure he tickles the ear. He sounds good. He’s charismatic. This, however, has very little to do with being Commander-In-Chief of the most powerful country in the world. As the saying goes, “charisma lasts about 15 minutes”… after that you gotta be able to execute. Obama hasn’t, can’t, and won’t, in my opinion, be able to execute.

He is a roll of the dice at best. And I just don’t believe the President of the United States should be a roll of the dice. I want a sure bet. I want to know exactly what I am going to get.

That said; I still might vote for him! Here’s why. I understand Obama’s “real” win!

For starters, Washington politics has very little impact on the day to day lives of most. Of course we could make a case on the contrary, but for the most part, what’s going on in hell… I mean on the Hill… has very little to do with how you are living today.

Local politics, if any, impact your life the most. A local school board, who you have perhaps never met, has direct control over your child’s education. Who cares about the Secretary of Education? The actions and values of your local and state elected officials directly affect crime, jobs and quality of life issues. Your mayor has more control over whether you have a job than the president.

Which would have a greater long term impact on your economy…. this is the only economy you really care about…Bush’s plan to give you back $700 or your local officials devising a plan to reduce your property tax burden.

I do, however, think Obama is really paving the way for cities and states to elect more socially conscious, community-minded people. Obama is helping America come to grips with the fact that it’s OK to vote for a person with brown skin.

Barack’s campaign suggests that America “might” be ready to support black candidates. The “right” black person must step up to the plate, though. Barack is stirring up those sharp young brothers and sisters that just might be the “right” person in certain cases. Young people who have what it takes to be effective at the local and state level are saying “If Obama can run for President, then I can run for mayor, county commissioner, governor, etc”.

My hat is off to Barack for being the point man on this one. It stills does not qualify him to be president. On the other hand, I don’t think most Americans stay awake at night worrying about who is president.

Here’s my challenge to all newly converted “Obamians”.

Do you even know who your mayor, city councilman or governor is? You really want to work for political change? You really want to make an impact? You really want to embrace Obama’s victories? Here’s what you do.

Find out who your city councilman, mayor, school board, county commissioner, state representative, state senator and governor is? If there is a black person running, jump on their band wagon. At least you can hold them accountable for what they say in their speeches. If there isn’t one, create a band wagon and you run!

Just my 20 cents!