Barack Obama

I have been skeptical of Sen. Obama even running in this election. After seeing him speak at the Democratic National Convention in '04 (here and here), I was so glad to see someone who seems to represent a bigger majority of the people than anyone else I have even known in politics, and to hear him speak with such power and rightness.

But aside from his relative "inexperience" in politics in the eyes of the voters, I didn't think he would get anywhere because I think that this nation is still (though not outwardly) very racist. For the same reason, I even doubted whether being a vice presidential candidate would be a boon for the presidential running mate.

But now that he has officially announced his candidacy, I am glad. I guess I am most glad that he may have disregarded the same feelings I may have of the futility in the hopes that he is wrong in this regard.

And though our local twin cities FOX "news" team seems to be highlighting either their ineptitude, or their motives:



As well as his:



What a bunch of douche bags.






Well, regardless, I am prepared to stand with his candidacy and support him and his run how I can.


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