I like both Obama and McCain, and the way they both run respectful campaigns. Both men, while partially tied to their party, are willing to venture across the aisle in the name of positive change.

I pray we can have an Obama vs. McCain general election, as either way, I would be fairly happy with the winner. Both men are like me: social liberals and fiscal conservatives who want to lower taxes on the poor and are willing to go against their political party to do what is right for the people.

While both men would make decent presidents due to their ability to connect with both sides of the political spectrum, I'm voting for Obama because he really hits the soul when he speaks, and has a practical solution for most of the nations most pressing problems (he'll be ready to go from day one). McCain, while I think he's a good guy, comes out flat and uninspiring. While it wouldn't hurt us to have Mccain as president, Obama has so much more potential to be the turning point we need to steer away from the disaster we're currently headed towards (with the increasing wars, distance between rich and poor, and cost of health care and living expenses).

But I still respect McCain; he simply doesn't possess Obama's political talent, fresh ideas, or ability to galvanize the masses to force Congress towards positive change.

This is a man who needs to lead 300 million people while negotiating with Congress to enact the will of those people; and unlike the other candidates, Obama has shown us the appropriate skills set to meet the challenge.

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