The Race Is On

The race for presidential nomination for both the Republicans and the Democrats has been quite exciting this voting season. It has been historically marked for having the most diverse candidates, and now the Democrats are nearing solidification for their nomination spot. According to the New York Times, "Senator Barack Obama is poised to clinch the Democratic presidential nomination...as he received support from a steady stream of prominent party officials." McCain has even acknowledged Obama as his opponent in the presidential race. When thinking about the diversity of candidates one must recall the words of the founding fathers in the Declaration of Independence that "all men are created equal". Therefore, the American melting pot can be represented by any candidate with adequate experience and capabilities.