After recent events, especially the latest contests in Indiana and North Carolina, it is nearly certain that Barack Obama will win the Democratic nomination. As the preliminary campaigns continue, I find that Hillary Clinton has gotten more and more weary and her demeanor has changed for the worse. The message she sends out remains mysterious and inconsistent, and the arguments she uses for why she is a better candidate has gotten ludicrous and misleading. It is unfortunate that she, having the Clinton name, was once the forerunner in the democratic race. Now, she has gradually lost the momentum that one needs to to enact any sort of "change" in politics.Obama appears to be favored by the younger generation. And from my selfish point of view, this is a good thing. This year's election has draw a crowd of many new and young voters, which is indicative of the importance 2008's election. It definitely is. While his experience is questionable, Obama has got what it takes to win over voters and the American public. This is what matters most. I am not sure if I am being sucked into the Obama-hype that is being portrayed by all the media, but to me, he has an inspiring story to tell, and he has the vision that I think will bring the United States into the future in terms of dealing with education, universal healthcare, global climate change, the working class and the economy.
The philosophy of his entire campaign is much inline with what I personally believe. It is well-organized and well-presented. Plus, Obama's campaign has a kick-ass logo, and it is the most Apple-esque of the three.
Things will definitely change, come January 2009. But in order to enact change, we must first believe in ourselves and believe that it is not just a dream but that we can make it happen. I, for one, would join Obama supporters and say, "Yes, we can."