I am not Barack Obama.

Maybe that seems obvious, but since the election has happened, I’m already getting a vibe from friends and acquaintances that if Obama doesn’t do the things he campaigned about, somehow, I should feel ashamed for it.

Continually I’ve stated one-thing over and over: If Obama turns out to not live up to his promises, I will be right beside everyone else to vote him out of office. That is the only pledge I can make to anyone.

I can’t promise you or guarantee you Barack Obama will live up to the promise he showed during the campaign. For my money, his actions since the election have shown his dedication to getting things done and working on tackling the problems facing this country, and most importantly, tackling them the way he said he would.

But if he turns out to be something none of us thought – you’ve gotta’ remember, I’m in that leaky boat as well. And even worse, I’m the one who will take it far harder than you. Afterall, I spent a lot of time and effort on this guy, and want to see him try to accomplish the things he’s campaigned on.

I’m a vehement Obama supporter, but no matter what I’ve said, sent, or done, I didn’t walk into your voting booth with you. I didn’t turn that dial or check that box. You did that, and you made your own decision. If it was the wrong one, then we’ll all deal with it in 4 years.

But Barack Obama is not a messiah. He’s not a demi-god. He’s a man, who’s going to make mistakes, be fallible, and stumble along the way. Be ready for it. I certainly am.