Transition to Power

Now that Obama has become the President-Elect, all eyes are on him to see who he selects on his Cabinet. His first pick seems to be Illinois Rep. Rahm Emanuel, who will likely be the White House Chief of Staff. This could be a good selection in the eyes of Israel and the Jewish community in the US. While Mr. Obama seeks to repair the US economy and reputation of America throughout the world, he should not forget about the 46.25% of Americans who voted for Mr. McCain. As he stated in his acceptance speech, he will be our President too, so it will be interesting to see the steps he makes to reach out to Republicans and others who did not vote for him. My children have only known a Bush administration. While my oldest son was born in the last year of office for President Clinton, he does not remember him at all. And while my youngest children will most likely not remember President Bush either, they will now grow up and be molded by the Obama administration. I will pray that Mr. Obama seeks good counsel from all parties, and God Himself, as he selects others who will help lead our country over the next 4 years.