A few folks have mentioned that Barack Obama does not have a magic wand to wave and rid the country of its ills. But I disagree, Barack Obama does have a magic wand. Hillary Clinton has a magic wand. John McCain has a magic wand. George Bush has a magic wand. I have a magic wand and yes, you have a magic wand.
This magic wand is the power we have over our own life. Using it, we can rid ourselves of racism, sexism, lack of education, xenophobia, "and other constipations that our fool flesh is heir to" (hat tip Lawrence Ferlinghetti).
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