Barack Obama Sworn In, Gives Speech

Barack Obama recited a mangled version of the Presidential Oath of Office around noon in Washington, D.C. today. Momentarily confused by an incorrect version of the wording as given by Chief Justice John Roberts, Mr. Obama "muddled through" then shook hands with the Chief Justice. The crowds cheered loudly for many moments.

In his relatively brief speech, President Obama urged his fellow citizens to pick themselves up and dust themselves off and get to work in re-building America. It was not perhaps a momentous speech but it had its moments of eloquence and certainly was delivered with compassion and conviction.

Part of the work to be done in this country is the need for thorough reform of our election process. Readers of this blog know there remain questions and even lawsuits about Obama's eligibility to serve. At least he clearly got the majority of the popular and Electoral College votes, unlike his predecessor. But if we have learned anything it is that the country suffers greatly with persons who enter the White House without majority public support.