Piloting the Riverboat of Dreams

In today’s pressing political climate it is appropriate Caroline Kennedy has withdrawn her name from the prospective pool of senatorial candidates in consideration from New York’s interim Governor David Patterson. While Kennedy may be qualified for the job, in light of her expressed responsibility to uncle Senator Edward (Ted) Kennedy, she has decided to sidestep the political limelight for the moment. What a moment it has been. With the electing of America’s first African-American President, there is enough civil drama on America’s plate. As represented by Jeb Bush’s decision not to run for the Senate, now may not be the time for the perpetuation of another white political dynasty. “Now’s the Time” for Barack Obama. The sentiment in America is Caroline Kennedy could be a worthy replacement for outgoing Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton who today was confirmed as Secretary of State. Sarah Palin would disagree saying Kennedy would be riding the “Kennedy Express” toll free from Manhattan to Washington, DC. Duke Ellington might believe the “A” Train to Harlem would be more appropriate. It certainly is with this presidential election. America chose to take the “A” Train to Harlem with its choice of Barack Obama to the United States Presidency. Barack Obama navigated the riverboat of dreams to the White House doors, knocked, and asked for his mint julep. He got it yesterday and enjoyed it in front of millions of Americans hoping for a better tomorrow. Timing is everything certainly in comedy and music, and good timing is proving to be an asset to politicians in America. The masses have spoken, and the era of dynasties is over for the moment. Let’s take the hint from Aretha Franklin, don a new lid, and sing the daylights out of an patriotic hymn. Maybe this lead on a trip to Harlem will give America her new soul. It least it will get you to Bill Clinton’s place.