The election of Barack Obama in 2008 was a first to the American politic, for the first time a black man was elected to be the president. In so many ways this election has contributed to the evolution of mankind. Barack Obama is a one of kind president. His ability to give speeches is what made him president. The principal impact that he brought into the American politic is showing to the howl that it does not matter what color you are, we are all the same. If you got what it takes to be a president well it is possible.