Congratulations on your inaguartion.

Keep in mind, however, that the mandate was not for you, but against your opponent. If you had done any worse against one of the state’s biggest slum lords, I would have been ashamed for you.

So please, go out there and work hard, it is why we elected you after all. But remember that we’ll be watching you. Closely.

Good luck!
Michelle

P.S. I support raising taxes–we can’t live off the tobacco settlement forever. But you might want to consider getting rid of the 6% food tax, which hurts the poorest in the state far more than the richest.