Why you should vote for Senator Obama

This speech was given in support of John Kerry in 2004 but in it Senator Obama told his own story. He wanted America to understand his values and his beliefs. Two of which are the right to freedom of speech so that all Americans can speak their minds and a view that Americans don’t want a handout but a hand up. The first five minutes of this speech in which Senator Obama expresses his personal views and values is what has made him the leader in this race.



The principles that guide Senator Obama’s campaign are simply but true; “Respect, Empower, and Include” that means that we listen to and hear all views not just our own and that we respect that some people have a right to disagree with what we are saying to them. Empower people to speak their mind and not be controlled by anyone in the government past, present or future. Senator Obama’s campaign is about giving back the control of the government to the people who elect officials. The last of those is to include not exclude voters. Too often if we disagree with someone we try our best to exclude them but in order to fix this country all of the democrats including those that supported Hillary Clinton will have to be included and vote for one man. Both Senator Obama’s supporters and Senator Clinton’s supporters must put aside their dislike of each other in order for our party to win in November. I sincerely hope that everyone involved in this campaign keeps Senator Obama’s values on their mind and in the hearts for the next few months.