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It differentiates Obama, rather gently, from Clinton and McCain, without mentioning either of them or turning negative. It also has some substance. There are, of course, a million ways to amend it to include additional/other issues that matter more to you, but I like the conversational and positive tone and the look at Obama's voting record.
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Hello All!,
I know many of you have already voted and some of you may not share my views, but I’m just so excited about this election, I had to write. Last week, during early voting, I went out and voted for Barack Obama. For the first time in my life I am energized about a candidate, and I think we have an opportunity to shift the course our country is taking by electing Barack Obama as the next President. I have been inspired and motivated to become active in this political race because of this once-in-a-lifetime candidate. Obama exudes a unifying energy that draws people together around our common interests and concerns as Americans. His ability to build consensus will be essential in fostering the change that our country needs. The change that we dream of for ourselves and for our children.
Barack Obama is a man of strong convictions. With political courage, Senator Obama spoke out against the war in Iraq when most of the country supported it. Unlike the other two presidential candidates, Senator Obama voted for an amendment to ban the use of cluster bombs in civilian areas. Again, unlike the other two candidates, Senator Obama does not support the saber-rattling Kyl-Lieberman amendment that classifies the Iranian National Guard as terrorists. Senator Obama also is the only remaining presidential candidate who is AGAINST the death penalty. Senator Obama INTRODUCED an ethics reform bill, which neither of the other presidential candidates supported. He received a 100% rating from Planned Parenthood for his pro-choice and pro-women’s reproductive health voting record. According to the League of Conservation Lifetime Scorecard, Senator Obama’s exceptional voting record on the environment surpasses both the other candidates. In addition, the ACLU rates Senator Obama well-above the other two candidates for his consistent voting record to protect civil liberties. These are just a few of the reasons that I voted for Senator Obama. I could go on and on.
If you would like to learn more for yourself, please check out www.barackobama.com. I thank you for taking the time to read this.
With hope for change,
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