Barack Obama

To be quite honest, I'm not thrilled that Obama is president. He's a great speaker and a great motivator and was certainly a better candidate than McCain.

In looking at the Democratic platform, there are few things that I agree with, but on the economic side, other than being okay with raising rich people's taxes to 40 percent, there isn't a lot of economic policy that I don't agree on.

Having said that,having an elected black President will do more to energize this country than any economic or social policy ever could. In a single day of voting, our amazing country once again reinvigorated the dream that any child in this country, no matter what circumstances they are born into, can grow up to be anything they want, including President of the United States. This is the perfect example of if you work hard enough, you can make it all the way. The election of Barack Obama is a snap shot for those who could never participate in the American Dream. Did you see everyone on TV who were crying after they found out Barack won? A dream became a reality.

How do you stimulate and turn around the economy in this day and age? Motivate those who in the past couldn’t , wouldn’t or didn’t, into those who can and do. Motivate those who can and do, to continue to innovate and increase productivity.

As any successful CEO will tell you, leadership, vision and motivation has far more impact on results than any tax cut or increase. While I prefer lower taxes, I can tell you that no entrepreneur or CEO worth a damn in this country gives up or works less because of a change in tax policy. In this country you work harder to achieve your dreams and goals.

I can honestly say that I never thought that I would see a black President in my lifetime. I’m incredibly proud and excited to be part of this moment in history. I believe that the election of President Obama will energize many, many more of our fellow citizens to work harder to achieve our goals.

Virginia went Blue! That's crazy!