Barack Obama should be the first president of post-Bush America

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This has been a long time coming. I avoided the presidential process until October this year. I feel that everything before then is meaningless unless I am in love with a candidate. The two candidates I loved didn’t run (Warner and Feingold). So I sat it out until October. Then in October, I started paying close attention. I had to think about what I was looking for in a presidential candidate and evaluate where I wanted this country to be in 5 years.

My view of where I want to see this nation is based on the issues. The issues that are most important to me are the Iraq War, Health Care, the Economy, and the Environment. I want a candidate that was correct about the Iraq War from the beginning. I don’t want the republican to say “but you supported it.” I want a candidate that will have all troops out of combat roles as quickly as possible. I want a candidate that can implement a health care overhaul. I want all people to be able to get health care at the lowest cost possible while achieving high quality of service. I want a candidate that realizes that people are going through hardship and will try to change the system to favor people instead of corporations. And I want a candidate that recognizes that we’re headed for a global catastrophe with the environment. So what is a Democrat to do?

I’ve evaluated each of the candidates. Kucinich is interesting, but he’ll never win. I wanted to like Richardson, but his sleepy, apathetic style wasn’t what I was looking for. Also, some of his positions on national security issues were bad. Then there is John Edwards. I have flirted with Edwards both in 2004 and 2008. I was never convinced that Edwards believed what he was saying, and that he’d make a good president. Then there’s Clinton. Clinton is a right wing fox in sheep’s clothing. Clinton represents the ruling class. Clinton has been planning this run for the presidency since at least the time she ran for senate. Clinton like Edwards would have to explain away their previous support for the war. It would be John Kerry 2 (you supported it and now you’re playing politics). And Clinton is an electoral college nightmare. We’ve seen this already in NH and NV. Clinton has still not won a state on delegates. This is a sign of things to come in the General Election. There are no 2004 “red states” that Clinton is likely to win.

Finally, there’s Barack Obama. Obama represents the future of this nation. Obama is young, optimistic, brilliant, hard working, and a community organizer who rose through the ranks (unlike Hillary and Edwards). Obama has new ideas for old problems. Obama wants to bring people together instead of just being angry at the republicans. Obama is comfortable in his own skin unlike Hillary and sometimes Edwards. Obama has a national technology plan, which is a big deal for a tech worker like me. Barack Obama was correct about Iraq. He said it was a dumb war. He’s on record as opposing it from the beginning. Obama has a health care plan that unlike Hillary’s, can be enacted and is a step forward. Forcing people to buy the same overpriced insurance isn’t the answer. Obama wants to reduce the cost of health care and cover all children. Obama has the most elected experience of any the major candidates (11 years). Barack Obama is the correct candidate for the times. He represents a clean break from the old politics of America, of war, fear, partisan gridlock, and overt partisanship. And Barack Obama can WIN! He’s shown it already. He still hasn’t lost a state on the delegates. He brings together all kinds of people to build a coalition of voters for change that we can believe in.

So I proudly endorse Barack Obama for president. This means a lot to me. I will work my ass off from here on out to help Barack become president. Today I am joining the local Barack Obama campaign. I have also booked a flight to South Carolina for Wednesday. I will be working out of the Charleston office, because the best way to get candidates elected is working hard on the ground.

And one final message for my fellow DUers. I truly love you guys. We beat each other up over here through these elections. It’s a tough process, especially on a message board. There’s a lot for us to be excited about this cycle. Hopefully we can keep an eye on the ultimate goal of restoring the constitution and this nation to the status she deserves.

[Diamonique]

1. Very well said!

I am still an Edwards supporter. But should he drop out, Obama is my second choice. This country definitely doesn't need the "more of the same" Clintons.

[sandnsea]

4. Can Edwards people help both of them?

Is it possible to split the campaig work, learn about Obama's message, support both of them? There may not be an Obama to support if everyone doesn't help him now.

[Flatulo]

2. That was a great post. I too like Obama, and feel that he is the

right person at the right time.

And although it may seem like reverse racism, wouldn't it be a wonderful thing to elect an African-American to the highest office in the land? I think it could go a long way to healing the racial divisions in the country.

[Big Blue Marble]

7. It would also go a long way in healing our divisions with the world. n/t

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11. There is something fascinating about...

The first black president coming from the state of Lincoln, and that an person named Obama captures/kills Osama.

[Adelante]

3. Welcome aboard, Bleach

Beautiful endorsement :hug:

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6. Thanks

We're on the same side once again!

[Adelante]

8. And rightly so

:)

[THUNDER HANDS]

5. excellent job

bravo!

[AtomicKitten]

9. Nice analysis, your conclusion sound.

Love your avatar.

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10. Thanks

I downloaded it from Obama's site.

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12. K

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