This 2008 presidential election process is one of the most historic in American history. For the first time in the history of this country a major political party is poised to nominate for president either an African American man or a woman.  Senator Obama's lead in the primary race with wins in Colorado, Utah, Iowa and other states are a clear indication that American's are making progress in being able to see beyond race and focus on real issues.  The fact that Senator Clinton is close to Senator Obama in delegates is an indication that American's are also looking past sexism and focusing on real issues.