Why do you support Barack Obama?

I think he has a clear picture of what needs to be done and some great ideas about how to achieve it. He's an eloquent speaker, intelligent, and he seems to genuinely CARE about this country and Americans. Many Americans have lost trust in the current administration and the traditional ways of government operations, and when people's trusts are compromised it is difficult to restore. I think Obama's plan to revamp what is possible in Washington is commendable. The derailment and abuse of power by the current administration, and the unprecedented unpopular results it is still producing will take many years of labor to mend. The Senators aim to work on policy reform while honoring our constitution versus catering to lobbyists and special interest groups stands to reshape the Capital and it stands to trickle down to my home town. I believe Obama is the only candidate that genuinely speaks to the possibility of change in government.

Public Comments

1. because it's trendy.
2. I don't. He isn't powerful enough to to change Washington like he claims he will. He has already been corrupted by his lust for power and greed.
3. He will make college affordable for the poor people of the U.S. and i think hes a better person to benifit our international relationships.
4. He's cute.
5. He's a rich kid that grew up in a prep school in Hawaii that smoked crack, and trys to get votes because he's half black and worked in an elegant part of Chicago for awhile and claims he "lived on the streets".
6. I think you pretty much stated the case well.
7. I dont , I support Hillary, but I will support Obama if he wins because I would rather leave the country then live under a Republican for another 4 years.
8. Can you say two specific things he is going to do to "fix" what you think is wrong right now? Can you name his qualifications? I'm seriously just wondering-- I'm not trying to be rude. I just want to know. How the heck is this getting thumbs down? What did I say against Obama? Strange people..
9. he has a very large chance of getting the economy a boost
10. I love Obama. But as good as he is.......he's going to have one HELL of a mess to clean up.
11. He's not McCain or Clinton.
12. most blacks are randomly choosing him because she is balck himslef. they dont even care about what he is saying! Hilary wants to get rid of state tests so im with her...and shes a woman who is showing a point
13. Mostly because he's not Hillary Clinton.
14. Because Hillary will blow up the world.
15. I dont and never will because I'm asian, and he hated other race except his own, and even with that he is just trying to use them as his support.
16. He obviously has you fooled. Which African language do you think he'll have us adopt? Where do you think the National Mosque will be located? Is a 70% tax rate gonna be enough to pay for his socialist programs?
17. I do not support him but he fits my anybody but Hillary belief.
18. I feel the same and I don't know why so many Hillary supporters say they don't know the issues... when CNN, MSNBC and even Yahoo have information on Obama on the issues. http://www.barackobama.com/issues/
19. I think he paints a clear picture of treason and anti-american rhetoric and promotion of a give-away socialist/communist government wherein those who work hard pay for those who refuse to work or cheat and steal from the rest of us.
20. Obama appears to me as a "Quick fix", but what I'm afraid of a Quick fix=Quick end, He is trendy and more words than he can actually do... I find him with a secret agenda of hate up his sleeve or robe, whatever... therefor- I don't
21. Because he'll stop the war,I hope
22. I don't support him, he just knows what to say that people want to hear. I don't trust him. I don't like any of the choices, I'd rather move out of the country than see him or Hilary become president, we need a strong president, and our choices aren't great...
23. All you say is good and well but I believe that Ms Clinton has a better plan for America. She has her husband's knowledge of who is who in Washington and that knowledge will help her to get things done. Obama is ambitious and that could be good or bad. He needs to slow down and be willing to take second place until his turn comes and then he will be able to show what he has learned in and about Washington.
24. Because he's going to be a vessel for Satan and bring on the apocolypse. Then the world can become good again.
25. I couldn't agree with you more. He really makes me believe we can turn this country around.
26. no i dont if hes presidnet he wont be president for long if you know what i mean
27. I'm not really sure if I will and can vote for Obama.. He dosen't really make things clear about what he wants for our country apart from give poor people rights. But at the end of the day haven't single 15 year old moms got themselves into that mess. I personally believe our country has worse dilemas that a friction between higher and lower classes in America today; such as gun licences (not just selling them to every person who walks into the shop.) And crime, suicide rates, and more.
28. Because Byrd doesn't. I've never supported anyone who Byrd supports.
29. I don't support Obama. A good speech is not going to do anything to fix the country, if he gets elected he's gonna have to put his foot where his mouth is because Americans are sick of being lied to on a daily basis and if Obama betrays their trust then he will be pushed out of power faster then you can say impeach.