Obama for change!

I voted in my first US presidential primary election today! I headed to the polls early and found something very different from what I had expected. I had pictured a bustling, busy place full of citizens eager to cast their vote. I found a couple of booths set up in someone's garage. I had envisioned a volunteer stopping me on my way out to conduct an exit poll. They didn't even give me an "I Voted" sticker. Despite those deviations from the experience I had pictured, I am very excited about my day.

I am proud of myself for having made an informed decision. I've been watching the debates - both Democratic and Republican - and doing research online. After the California debates I decided to vote for Barack Obama. I am very impressed and feel that he is the right person to represent our country to the rest of the world. I feel that America has a long way to go go rebuild the reputation our current President has destroyed, and Barack is the one to do that. He has a commanding presence that one can't help but respect, and he has a long-term vision.

I also liked Ron Paul, if I had felt that he was a good strategic choice I might have had a more difficult time deciding. No second thoughts though, I'm all for Barack!