Now the real work towards progress begins. An Obama administration is brimming with promise. But all enthusiasm must be tempered with a promise of our own: accountability, as we transition from opposition to thoughtful offense.

But I appreciate the analogy. Greatly. Because I feel like the weight of the Empire has been lifted off my chest.

However, somehow I don’t see a glowing, non-corporeal W walking up to join Lincoln and MLK as they look on approvingly.