Barring an extremely unlikely last minute turnaround, or a (hopefully unlikely) stolen election, I have just cast my first ever vote for the winning presidential candidate. He would also happen to be the first African American to hold the office. It's a proud day to be an American. Let's hope this becomes a national turning point and gets us back on the right path.

It's also my fervent hope that Californians will show national leadership by rejecting a constitutional amendment based on bigotry. That would make it a very proud day indeed.

Go vote!