The Democratic nominee

SENATOR Hillary Clinton on Saturday decided to end her campaign to be the first women President of the US and vowed her support to rival Barack Obama in the coming November presidential elections. The 17-month long contest between the two to gain the Democratic ticket was exceptionally thrilling as she persisted in the race despite clear signs of defeat. Now that Senator Obama has gained 2,118 delegates essential to clinch the Democratic nomination he would face Republican nominee John McCain for American citizens to choose which would be the leader of the sole superpower. Young and charismatic Obama, who could be the first non-white President, symbolises change not only at home but also abroad. Far from the neo-con philosophy of the Republicans, Obama's consistent opposition to the Iraq war has earned him a respectable place. Many regard him as the need of the hour as McCain is expected to continue President Bush's policies, which might lead to creating other trouble spots. If elected, he also promises a radical departure from Bush's unilateralism. Hopefully, as he settles down in the Oval Office, if elected, he would have a better view of the realities of the War on Terror and his threat of attacking suspect terrorist hideouts on Pakistan's soil would fizzle out.