CNN had a special on Barack Obama last night. They showed pictures of him from childhood on. Talked about growing up in Hawaii. How he met his wife. It was nice getting to know a bit more about the man.

Thus far, I'm impressed with him. He doesn't come across as a professional manipulator like some politicians do. One of the reasons I feel this way is in listening to him talk. The subjects he speaks about are things that the American people want to hear about, want to know more about. And there is not the beating-around-the-bush that is often expected in public speaking. He gets to the point, then elaborates his point. His speeches are knowledgable and inspirational. He has something to say, and he says it well. But most important to me, he has something to say, and I really do want to hear it.

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