subject: On The Light Side of US' 2008 Presidential Elections [print this page] The United States' Presidential election in 2008 is one not to be forgotten. No longer does the typical White man last stand in the United States' succession line of presidents, this election showed that democracy does persist in the country. From this election, the first African American president, President Barack Obama, is born. And to make matters interesting, the results then had showed that his toughest contender was Hillary Clinton, the first woman to make it through into a major party for the elections.
This election has marked a very pronounced change in the office and the country, with the two leading political leaders at the highest of seats. Taking the essence of the word "democracy" into practice, the concerns of these leaders extends beyond the individual rights and voices of the country, but of others as well. The Obama administrations had placed their concerns over issues that had long been around such as health care issues, fundraising, and individual independence. Their concerns over the public's welfare have made this administration one of the public's favorites, as the lines between the minorities and the majorities are being blurred, allowing minorities to stand as one with the majorities.
On the lighter side of the 2008 Presidential elections, people have taken their own perception of the elections into the world of games. In a popular free online game called the Presidential Street Fight, two of the Presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain are portrayed to literally take the fight onto the streets on their quest to enter the White House. Armed with furniture throwing guns, the hilarious game depicts the literal fight for the office's seat. Although it is clear who the winner currently is, the Presidential Street Fight is still a much referred to game when talking about the elections.
On The Light Side of US' 2008 Presidential Elections
