Senator Barack Obama’s ascendancy to the highest office was paved by many talented folks, and other phenomena, and if I were in a position to give awards I would give them to..

1. Tina Fey for bringing down Sara Palin singlehandedly. Her impersonation of the woman was outstanding and after that first SNL skit, people couldn’t help but laugh each time they see the real Sarah. Palin went from being impeccable to being a caricature. Worst, Fey did most of that by reading the transcript of the Katie Couric interview with the vetted VP ticket verbatim.

2. Oprah – who supported OBama from the Get Go and prophecied his rise . He’s The One, she told crowds in Iowa. She was the initial push toward Change. It was said her show suffered from lower viewership but she soldiered on.

3. Youtube.. for being Youtube… and more people being creative on the individual level than ever before and being expressive… and political too.. (I love youtube). That Tina Fey SNL skit had millions and millions of hits, and NBC later had to reclaim its SNL videos… Youtube is sort of like a virtual world library of all things visual.

4. Obama’s Grandmother, Madelyn Dunham, who died before she saw her grandson reached glory. “She poured everything she had into me,” he said. A deeply touching story and he gave such a touching tribute in her honor.

5. Facebook.. Cuz it’s so beyond moveon.org … people moved on to organize, fundraise, volunteer, throw parties on OBama’s behalf.. and well it’s cool.

6. Colin Powell… A republican who spoke up against the negative tone of the McCain’s campaign. saying it like it is. His endorsement for Obama was an important moment in American politics.

7. Everyone who turned out to vote, esp. first time voters. It made this election the first in so many ways. At least 130 million Americans cast votes.

Feel free to add names to the list…..