As with most presidential elections, I hope for change! Elections provide hope to American citizens when we can look forward to a new leader who has the enthusiasm to guide our nation and endeavor to resolve some of our concerns. —January Stevens, Tustin

The fact that we have the first African-American candidate, who not only is a wise, young, educated and eloquent man, but a sensitive human being who has expressed several times his concerns about the middle-class people of this country. Barack Obama has the courage to inspire others to move beyond. —Karla Paniagua, Costa Mesa

The hilarious sketches on “Saturday Night Live.” That show reaches its comedy peak during election time. —Carrie Lundell, Orange

Four years became eight years and now thankfully it is only one more month. I am most excited that the worst presidency in my lifetime is coming to an end—and none too soon! —Laura Curtis, Corona del Mar

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