By Daniel Levisohn

As Barack Obama said in his acceptance speech last night, his election is just the beginning. “This victory alone is not the change we seek,” Obama told his supporters. “It is only the chance for us to make that change.”

In other words, Obama will now have to govern. Roughly 46% of Americans are probably feeling anxious about that fact this morning, even as 52% are looking ahead with excitement. But it’s been decided. Now it’s time to focus on the next four years.

Obama’s campaign was driven by a lot of “hope,” as he reminded the American people throughout the last several years. So, looking ahead, I’m wondering what my fellow bloggers hope to see from an Obama administration. For Obama’s supporters, the sky is probably the limit: universal health care, maybe, or a green revolution in energy and technology. For Obama’s detractors we might be talking damage control: a bipartisan atmosphere in Washington or a responsible and gradual exit from Iraq. Obama can’t and won’t do everything; but, if you had a top-five wish list, what exactly would you want to see Obama do within the realm of possibility?

This week's previous posts (most recent first): Will McCain Lose His Own State?, For Better or Worse, VOTE!, Why John McCain's Election Matters, Accepting Personal Responsibility