More Views from Hyde Park

While we're talking about reactions in the neighborhood, another notable Hyde Parker, the controversial Minister Louis Farrakhan of the Nation of Islam, has come out in praise of President-Elect Obama. He never endorsed Obama during the campaign and his endorsement was never sought out either.

As for Professor William Ayers, he cast his ballot on November 4th at the same polling place that Obama himself did. He said, "I think my relationship with Obama was probably like thousands of others in Chicago. And, like millions and millions of others, I wish I knew him better."