Obama for Prez

The more I see Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama in debates -- yes, I watch the debates and I like them -- the more I like Obama and dislike Clinton, and it's not because Obama won the Iowa caucuses. One of the only advantages to Hillary becoming the Democratic nominee is that she's a woman, and I think it would be really great to have a woman president. I think Obama is honest, in-touch with the people, and I agree with him on most of the issues. I also think he's incredibly intelligent and electable, two characteristics that you like to have in a candidate.

In 2000, I liked Al Gore as a candidate, but unfortunately, he didn't let his human side be seen by the public during the campaign. I don't know if that's because he was too uncomfortable with showing a more fun side to his personality or because he listened to advisers who weren't advising him well, on that front anyway.

In 2004, I liked Edwards more than Kerry, but got behind Kerry after he became the nominee and was thrilled that he chose Edwards to be his VP. Then, Edwards didn't really deliver. I thought he was going to bring some energy and youth to the ticket, but instead he stayed out of the public eye and didn't dazzle during the VP debate.

Now, I like Obama and I think he's a better presidential candidate than the past two have been, even though he's slightly less experienced than Edwards was, and a lot less experienced than Kerry. Experience isn't everything. Abraham Lincoln didn't have much experience and he was one of the best presidents this country has ever had.

The waiting is over, I am endorsing Barack Obama.