I'm solidly for Obama right now

[StrongBad]

I know that a single posters opinion on his preference is of little consequence but I feel like something "happened" tonight. I perhaps might be being a bit melodramatic but I do think that if this country is going to get back on its feet and start anew in our post 9-11 world, Obama is going to be the symbolic catalyst that the American people will choose to signal this shift in consciousness.

No matter what camp you are in, entertain this thought of mine. If Obama were to actually win the presidential election in '08 and win handily, that at least could be considered a signal that the American people are ready for some new ideas and direction.

I want such a shift in ethos. I'm now for Obama. I'm glad that my policy views mesh pretty well with him too!

[annie1]

1. and here comes the IA bump. I'll never understand this. ever.

[ananda]

2. Well, think about it this way.

None of the Dem candidates, as prez,
would be as bad as Bush.

[BringBigDogBack]

3. I think Obama, in the current climate

would be a great thing for us as a country

edited: sorry can't spell

[Raiden]

4. I'm still reelin' from his speech!

It hit all the right notes :bounce:

[kstewart33]

5. that's not enough.

He's got to have the goods for bringing about the change, not just talking about it. He hasn't demonstrated that yet.

[RL3AO]

7. and Hillary has? and Edwards has?

[tammywammy]

6. Congrats on picking a candidate

Obama will be great for this country.

[Egnever]

8. I think you are right

I think the signal it would send to the world is something that could go a long way towards healing our standing in the world and ushering in a new era for america.

[StrongBad]

13. Exactly

It would be like symbolically shaking off our Bush-induced hangover.

Let's face it, George Bush has done such damage to our nation over his administration that I think many of us are just looking to shake off the memories of this era and start fresh.

Obama is as anti-Bush as you can get (for a viable candidate) and therefore it will not be surprising if he pulls in record numbers of votes as a symbolic gesture (as the Reagan election was back in the 80's).

[Imagevision]

9. Time for a sweeping change, new blood, young-blood in government

[AtomicKitten]

10. Welcome!

[FrenchieCat]

11. Welcome.....

and this is what makes Barack so electable....
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x3933439

89% growth in bodies in Iowa....sitting there caucusing!

[Nailzberg]

12. Solidly Obama here

I was always a fan, but Biden was my preferred candidate. HOwever, I've been following the "Big 3" in case he didn't make it. I'm very familiar and comfortable with Obama and couldn't be happier to see my second choice take Iowa.

[beyurslf]

14. I know his speech certainly makes me think about things again.