Why Barack Obama ?

Barack Obama burst onto the national political scene with a memorable speech at the 2004 Democratic convention. Anybody that watched this speech realized that Barack Obama is a very gifted young man and talented orator. Obama is a Christian from a bi- racial family. His mother is white his father was black. His dad left when he was very young.

We all realize that it takes more than being an intelligent person that is able to inspire people through speeches to be an effective President. Why is it time to elect Barack Obama ?

Barack Obama will unify our country and be a very effective agent for change. He has the ability to garner support from all factions of the American political process. Our country is in the midst of a very critical period. The last thing we need is more political deadlock based on partisan politics. Very frequently, Barack Obama is receiving meaningful endorsements and gleaning support from Republican, Independent, and Democratic leaders alike.

Many people bring up the " experience" question. They believe that Barack Obama will be President one day but lacks the experience at this time. This is a fallacy. The President of the United States has access to the best minds in the country. He can consult experts in every field possible . George Bush and Donald Rumsfeld have considerable experience. Look what they have done.

A President must be able to absorb all the information possible and make sound decisions. Judgment is a much more critical attribute. Barack Obama illustrated his judgment when he opposed the war in Iraq. He is not anti -war, he is "anti-dumb war " . Iraq has cost our country thousands of lives and billions of dollars. We have accomplished nothing and we are struggling just to reach a pre war level of peace.

Barack Obama graduated from Columbia University, where he majored in political science and specialized in international relations. He then attended Harvard Law School where he was elected President of Harvard Law Review and graduated magna cum laude. He later became a professor of law. Barack Obama will respect the Constitution of the United States. He will not ignore it when it seems convenient.

The current administration has cost our country valuable credibility with allies and non-allies around the world. Credibility is the key to our National Security. We need the trust, respect and cooperation, of other nations in order to prevail against the radical Jihadists . Barack Obama has promised to reach out mend strained relations and read "the riot act” to would be aggressors.

Why Barack Obama ? No other candidate has the ability to communicate and mediate critical discussion between opposing parties. No other candidate has the support of a massive and diverse coalition of people from all faiths, races, genders, political parties or orientation. Obama does not appeal to the radical elements of any group, he appeals to the centrists among them. Why Barack Obama ? Because its time for GENUINE change!