President Barack Obama?

It has been a while since we've seen a (possible) presidential candidate with such intriguing momentum as Barack Obama. Now, I have not fully read his entire history but his brief biography is impressive and his ability to speak and be heard stands out from the crowd.

View the CNN article announcing Obama's exploratory committee and possible presidential run.

Obama will have a large list of competitors for the Democratic nomination but in my opinion, and that of nearly all his supporters, stands the best chance of winning the vote. It would really be something if we had a heads-up competition between Obama and Senator Hilary Clinton--which is the initial projection if Hilary announces her intention to run.

There are a lot of obstacles facing Obama if he does officially submit his ballot, but I am optimistic that America is ready for a change, and ready for a REAL change. We have done enough damage to our country with ill-conceived plans and misguided ideals; real change is our one true savior.

I will cross my fingers for good options this time around, I hope we can find a great leader for our country. I'm certain I will have more to say about the 2008 campaign for presidency once more information becomes available and the official nominees are nailed down.

For more information on Barack Obama you can visit his personal presidential exploratory website here, and for information about Obama as US Senator of Illinois please click here for his official senate website.

- Mitch G