The Middle Distance

I wish both of Obama's parents were here to see it too. HIs mother especially died way too young. (And I believe he's serious about the health coverage issue, because she had ovarian cancer and was struggling with paperwork to the very end just trying to avoid leaving her children in debt. :()

There's an amazing picture linked from the official Obama web site of pics from the election night, and one of Barack staring into the TV screen with something vaguely resembling a deer-in-the-headlights look, and Michelle's mom has her hand on his knee as if to say, 'don't worry - I know if you're good enough for my daughter, you're good enough for the country. :D