At stake is the right to represent one of the two major political parties in the 2008 Presidential election. This year's primaries have produced a surprise candidate (Huckabee), a comeback candidate (McCain), a woman candidate (Clinton), a Morman candidate (Romney) and an African American candidate (Obama).

Political pundits have made numerous predictions that have proven dead wrong:

- Giuliani is strongly favored to win the Republican nomination,
- Huckabee does not have enough money to be competitive,

- McCain's bid for president is over due to major strategic missteps, and

- America is not ready to accept an African-American President

are a few examples.

The American voter has proven to be highly unpredictable. Despite extensive polling and analysis, voters has defied expected voting patterns and have demonstrated an independent mind as they make their candidate selections. Unlike many past Presidential primaries, where the winning candidate was a foregone conclussion, this year has provided an open field. Voters are turning out in record numbers as a result. This year's primaries show the power and genius of the Democratic political system.

The collective voice of the many provides powerful and brilliant results that transcend even the most knowledgeable experts. May the best man or woman win. With the collective American voters controlling the outcome, there is a good chance he or she will.