Photos from the Obama Rally in Chicago's Grant Park

• Barack Obama's book, "The Audacity of Hope," contains a catchy title. It has a taste of bravery mixed with full confidence. There's nothing Pollyanna concerning this. I may not support every part he says, but he's our president, and for me, he creates trust. That may do more for a country than any number of backroom deals. Hope gives us energy, and energy sustains us through trying times. Boy, we've had them. I'm from West Texas, and I did not vote for Bush. When McCain ran against Obama, I used to be a citizen of Arizona, but I gave audacious hope a chance. The fight for progress and laying the foundations of prosperity is just not over. I have come across the quips of those that don't believe Obama is able to do it. But step back a second. Would anyone have most of us fail simply to tarnish the star of an incumbent for whom they didn't vote? Keeping our priorities straight, let's work together with our president and build our future.

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