Duff McKagan comments on Obama victory

Velvet Revolver bassist Duff McKagan commented on the Election Day (November 4th) success of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, who won a decisive victory over Republican John McCain to become the nation's first African-American president.

Writing in his column for SeattleWeekly.com, McKagan said, "I want to now say congratulations to us all. We have collectively taken part in pushing for something different and outstanding. America can perhaps be glimpsed upon again as a place for forward thinking and democratic ideals. I am not saying this because we elected a young, black president, but because I think we all realized that Obama is the guy who will try the hardest with the freshest ideas ... I am not saying that he is the answer to all of our problems, only rather that we made the wisest choice to get us moving in the right direction."

McKagan added, "Whatever happens, (Republican vice presidential candidate) Sarah Palin's political career should come to an end. She is straight-up dangerous. Enough said about that."

McKagan is working with his side band Loaded while Velvet Revolver continues its search for a new singer.

Another artist who reflected on Obama's win was former Audioslave and Soundgarden vocalist Chris Cornell, who wrote online, "I feel a huge sense of relief. I feel lucky to be alive to witness what has happened in the U.S. over the last several months. To witness what happened today. Historical. We needed this. I needed this. I need hope."
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