Reply #9: I was for John Edwards but then decided after he withdrew to go with Barack Obama

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because for one thing he's an inspiring leader and that cannot be minimalized in a president. FDR had it and JFK had it and I believe Obama has it as well. I think his speech on race is one of the most important speeches and open-minded speeches ever given by a presidential candidate in a long time. I think he would go a long way towards healing our countries racial divide--which has broken down dramatically in the last quarter century or so. I think he has the judgement and maturity to look at the issues and make a good decision. I don't see him as somebody who is imprudent. He would more than any candidate, I believe, help restore our image in the world community which has become devalued under Bush. Finally of all the candidates I feel he would get us out of Iraq in a timely manner. I'm excited about Barack Obama being my president.