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5. Charisma, not Calculation

He’s an eloquent speaker. He captures your imagination. He is positive and empassioned. Most of all, he’s a welcome change from Washington’s status quo.

4. Confidence

He’s defied Democratic party leaders. He’s standing up to the Clintons. He’s raising money from regular Americans on the internet. And all the while, he’s keeping pace with Hillary Clintons impressive fundraising dollars.

3. Intelligence.

America tried going with with its “gut” in 2004. We’ve been shown how that decision would turn out. Our economy is in shambles, our military is overstretched, and we’re more divided than ever.

I’m ready for someone new. America is ready for someone new. Anyone who’s seen Barack Obama speak has been shown how eloquent of a speaker he is, how well-thought out he has positioned himself. Mr. Obama’s demeanor has been nothing short of extraordinary.
2. No more wedge issues designed to divide and conquer us.

Stem cell research, Abortion, Gay marriage, Race, etc. They’re all issues designed by pollsters to create artificial divisions between us.

I’m ready to hear about the issues that ~actually matter~. I want real solutions to real problems. The next president will need to work with Congress to correct a number of Bush legacies:

1. The economy - We need new industries, white collar jobs, blue collar jobs.
2. The environment - Global Warming and other pollutants are just starting to wreak their havoc. If nothing is done in the next 8 yeas, these problems will be severly compounded.
3. The war - Our position in the middle east is unacceptable. Congress is divided over it. The public is against it. Our budget can’t handle it. It’s time to end it.
4. The deficit — I don’t want to be working for China when I’m in my 40s. Get spending under control. And, Do it now!

1. He represents a new brand of politics.

No more mudslinging. No more red state / blue state politics. More than ever, I want a President who unites us instead of divides us. Democracy involves both Democrats & Republicans, blue politics & red politics, Progressives & Conservatives. Compromise is the only way we are going to solve any of the numerous serious issues before us.

Barack Obama is the man to jump into the Oval Office, get his hands dirty, & begin solving our countries problems. Please, please, this Super Tuesday, think long, think hard, rethink you vote for the status quo, you’re choosing our leader for the next four years.

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