I was a fan of Barack Obama the first time I heard him speak. The first time this happpened I don't recall but I do remember the Democratic National Convention in 2004, when he made John Kerry look like just another politician, as Barack clearly had a fresh perspective to many young Americans.

"Yes I inhaled, that was the point"--Barack Obama Youtube Video

Before Barack, I never quite knew who to pull for, so I supported Ralph Nader. While I lean to the left on most issues, my main gripe towards politicians is the fact they all walk, talk and act the same.

John Kerry dressed up in a hunting uniform. Bill Clinton cheated on his wife, in the oval office, and then lied about it. George Bush is just not a very smart person and only was elected because of his father. The list goes on and on, but the reality is the political landscape during my 26 years of existence has been clouded by moral judgments, out-of-touch policies and private influences that are beneficial only to those who already have power. When it came to relating to what elected officials had to say, my voice in the political scene was missing.

When Barack Hussein Obama started his presidential run I heard it called the "common sense" campaign. This made sense to me considering every line out of the dude's mouth evoked a "no shit" or "thank god somebody is saying it" response. It was common sense. From his decriminalization (not legalization) marijuana policy, to his approach to Iraq, to his feelings on old-school politics getting in the way of real change--Barack Obama clearly represented what me and my college aged friends stood for.

Barack Obama is not against Wars, just dumb wars

Now that it appears Obama has a lead over Hillary that no shenanigans can overcome in the delegate count and overall popular vote, it's funny to see the old ways of politicians emerge as they try to deal with someone who want to avoid the bullshit.

Hillary releases the 3am scare ad, people in her campaign pull out the race card and they attempt to attack Obama on past relationships and integrity.

The irony is intense, because when it comes to dirty politics, nobody does it better than the Clinton's. When it comes to moral character, nobody can be questioned more than the Clinton's. Yet, Barack Obama, to my frustration at times, has avoided bringing up the Clinton's shady past. He has stuck to his word and moved forward.

Obama's slogan is now "Change we can believe in." Well, with Obama there is finally a politician I can believe in. And it seems like common sense to me.

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