dear mr. president (elect),

congratulations on your sucessful campaign. boy, it was a rough one for all of us and I for one am glad it's over.

listen, while I didn't exactly give you my vote (don't feel bad, Mr. McCain didn't get it either), I now feel it my duty to give you my support, or hey- at least the benefit of the doubt! you seem like a smart, capable man, and I really REALLY hope that your plans for this country work out. I can't say I agree with you on everything, and to be honest, I think the idea of raising capital gains taxes is down right nuts. And sure, I will question your decisions from time to time, because that's MY job as a citizen. But while we don't hold the same view on all the issues, I DO believe that you are going to do your best to do what you think is right for this country. I DO believe that your heart is in the right place. I DO believe that you have what it takes to pull this country together and that you will touch and inspire millions. I am proud to be an American citizen and to see the first black president move in to the white house. Plus I think your wife is going to be a swell first lady. =)

Please know that we will pray for you just as we have prayed for presidents past. As I'm sure you already know, you're going to need it. Though we're hurting right now, this is the most amazing country in the world, but hey, you know that too. Take good care of it. Take good care of us. I think you will. Yes YOU can.

Jessica

p.s. let's at least try to stay somewhere in the middle ground on the moral issues, k? I'd sure appreciate that.

p.p.s. if you happen to run into Sarah Palin, tell her I hope this ins't the end of her appearances on SNL. I actually really like her.