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I registered to be a democrat on my 18th birthday in 2004. My boyfriend has been an independent for the last few years, in part because he was unimpressed by Kerry and has a strong dislike for Bush. He recently registered as a democrat so he could vote in the primary for Obama. We both feel that Obama is both inspirational and a great leader. Time magazine gave a synopsis of past presidents, their accomplishments and their level of "experience" prior to their presidency. Experience doesn't seem to be an important factor. I am voting for Obama because he has the ability to unify this Nation and to change how the world perceives America.

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