Six months of ups, beginning with Clinton and Obama emerging as front runners, and downs, ranging from speeches of mistaken sniper fire to continual controversial preacher comments; the light at the end of this primary season's tunnel is beginning to shine.  With Montana and South Dakota wrapping up the last of the contests last Wednesday, it appears that superdelegates will play an important role of electing the next Democratic nominee.  On Wednesday, Democrats across the country stood with superdelegates and supported Barack Obama as the presumptive Democratic nominee.
                Obama has done well convincing superdelegates nationwide to support his campaign.  His message of hope convinced one Nevada superdelegate, Yvonne Gates, to announce her endorsement in favor of the Illinois Senator.  The retired City Councilwoman will be one of 335 superdelegates who are supporting Obama thus far.  More recently, Hillary Clinton won Puerto Rico by a very wide margin, but still falls behind Obama's lead in both superdelegates and pledged delegates.  In her victory speech from the island, she pointed out that she is "winning the popular vote" and "winning against John McCain and beating him in the key states".  Hillary is leading in the overall popular vote, about 17.92 million votes.  Some speculate that she will be dropping out of the race after the last contests on Tuesday, while others believe she will be trying to make a case of electability to the remaining undecided superdelegates.  
               

                    Whether or not Hillary fights on, becomes Obama's running mate, or simply leaves the race with pride will soon be determined.  With the primary season drawing to a close, one thing is certain.  The nominees will be facing another rough 6 months until the general election in November.  It is clear that the youth  voice was acknowledged in the past 6 months, and may still be heard for the next 6 months.
              

                    This election has given a uniquely loud voice to those who haven't been heard in a while.  This voice is yours, a young voter.  Although the primary season is gone, the election is just getting amped up.  Staying informed and active will turn your message, whether on college affordability, health care, or the war, into results in 2009.