Why I am voting for Barack Obama

Election day is 2 weeks from today and last night I was thinking about why I am going to vote for Barack Obama. Historically I have voted for Ralph Nader twice and then I was a delegate for Dennis Kucinich in the 2004 election and the begrudgingly I voted for John Kerry. So why this time am I happy to be voting for Barack Obama? I am excited to vote for Obama because for the first time in my life their is a legitimate presidential candidate who will listen. While there are a lot of his policies I do not agree with, I feel that he is understanding and actually wants to hear what people have to say, and cares about their feelings. I do not feel this about John McCain, John Kerry or most other politicians for that matter. I believe that Obama is the answer to help heal the image on the United States in the eyes of the world. I am proud to be a citizen of the United States. I cherish everything we have and our basic fundamental beliefs. These beliefs have been manipulated to help the rich get richer and keep the poor getting poorer. I feel Obama wants to get us back on track to the true American dream. Where everyone can wake up and believe they have a chance.