Since our launch in March of last year, we've devoted a lot of coverage to Barack Obama's campaign, election, and transition.  Our base in Chicago has provided a unique perch during this historic year and it's fun to look back as he prepares to take the oath of office.

One of the first posts to ever appear on this site pushed back against the argument (later proved utterly false) that Obama's failure to win Democratic primaries in highly populated states called into question his general election electability.  In May, we followed volunteers from Chicago as they headed to Northwest Indiana to volunteer for his campaign in the weeks before the primary there.  And as the primary season neared its end, we used Nate Silver's regression analysis to show how increases in youth and minority turnout could lift him to victory on Election Day.

From there, we took a close look at the Obama ground game, documenting discussions with deputy campaign manager Steve Hildebrand and various state directors.  We headed to Denver in late August and watched him accept the party's nomination at Invesco Field.  Finally, we listened as he gave his victory speech on a balmy November night in Grant Park.

It's been quite a journey.  Now it's time to govern.  And god knows there's a lot of work to be done.  Today we wish President Obama all the best.