Donna ##n : Obama 's election revealed the possibility of three new truths for African-Americans : White America may not be as racist as African-Americans thought they were ; a solution to our country 's lingering racial problem may eventually be found ; and the Rev . Obama 's inauguration is a time for rejoicing and rededication . Brazile : Hardly anyone took Obama seriously as a candidate ten years ago . Brazile : He did n't run as an African - American , but as a Democrat . Brazile : We are perhaps ready to achieve what Obama and the Rev . King fought for .
Donna ##n : Obama 's inauguration is a time for rejoicing and rededication . Brazile : Hardly anyone took Obama seriously as a candidate ten years ago . Brazile : He did n't run as an African - American , but as a Democrat . Brazile : We are perhaps ready to achieve what Obama and the Rev . King fought for .