Why I support Barack Obama

When the democratic primaries started, I was rooting for Senator Joe Biden. He seemed the most suitable candidate for the job, and I agreed with his stances on many issues. As the primaries wore on, though, his viability visibly waned. He dropped out soon after.

I was left with a decision. Hillary Clinton, or Barack Obama? I didn't know much about either candidate, so I decided to investigate. I looked into their backgrounds, and saw what they stood for. The choice was clear.

To me, Senator Obama represents all that I've been working for. He's honest, uncorrupted (and hopefully incorruptible), and understands the issues. If it were just that, I would vote for him over all other contenders. But he's also diplomatic, and he has the skill and social grace to be the President, something we've been missing for the past eight years.

The more I've researched, the more I've come to believe in Senator Obama's vision. I want to do everything I can to help him, and to help the Democratic Party enact the change that it should stand for.