Some people said that a young newcomer to the national political scene would never make it past the first few weeks of the primaries … but he did.

Some people said that a fresh-faced, humble man was no match for the legendary, well-oiled Clinton campaign machine … but he was.

Some people said that one candidate was ‘inevitable’, and would have it ‘wrapped-up’ by Super Tuesday … but it never happened.

Some people said that eloquent speeches wouldn’t capture the imagination of new voters and bring them into the Democratic fold … but they did.

Some people said that a voice that spoke of hope and change would never be heard above the din of ‘politics as usual’ … but it was.

Some people said that focusing on the big money and the big states was the only way to win … but it wasn’t.

Some people said that appealing to the grassroots was a waste of time … but it paid off.

Some people said that negative, ‘kitchen sink’ campaigning was expected, and anyone who wouldn’t sink to those depths was a loser … but they were wrong.

Some people said that big rallies and huge crowds wouldn’t translate into votes … but it happened.

Some people said that the relentless attacks by the media would destroy a man who chose to be truthful and honest … but they only made him stronger.

Now some people are saying that the kid from Illinois – the one who has a vision for a better America, the one who understands that accepting the status quo is just another way of saying don’t fight against the system that has failed us all, the one who encourages diplomacy over war, solutions to problems rather than band-aid rhetoric – can’t possibly win in November.

Well, all you have to do is look back at the predictions of some people; it’s obvious they don’t have a very good track record when it comes to knowing what they’re talking about.