I am an Obama supporter, my number one reason for supporting him is his leadership on changing the political system. Without that change we can not make real progressive change in other areas. But to make that change we need a stronger party with a strong 50 State Strategy and we need someone who will bring new voters into the party who will elect pro-reform candidates who will make the change in the system we need. Barack Obama is doing that, he has reached out to the faith community and since then the entire Democratic Party has followed he lead. He is running third in Iowa, among Republicans. Edwards could bring some new rural voters in and Clinton could bring in some women. But I think overall Obama has the best shot of expanding our party and getting more and better Democrats.
We'll today in the Palm Beach Post there was a great article about how Obama is making inroads in the Cuban-American community that has been traditionally Republican. When he announced his policy towards Cuba that challenged the establishment the pundits were quick to say it would ruin his chances with Cuban-Americans. But Obama is proving them wrong. Take a look at the article.
On a recent Saturday night, at Sopo’s mother’s house in the Kendall area of Miami-Dade County, about 25 guests ate arroz con pollo, listened to Willy Chirino music and applauded as five people "converted" from either GOP or Independent to Democrat, so they can vote for Obama in the Florida primary election.
Among the converts was Sopo’s mother, Madelaine, 50. His grandmother, Adelaida Garcia, 86, who has never voted Democratic, didn’t change party affiliation but said she also was leaning toward Obama.
"I like his position on health care and his concern for children," she said as she fried empanadas for guests.
A few nights before, Spanish-language television giant Univision hosted a debate among seven Democratic candidates at the University of Miami. "Unidos con Obama" rallied nearby on South Dixie Highway with placards, cheering their man.
Their efforts attracted media attention and raised the question, "Why is Obama the one to lead Cubans into the Democratic camp?"
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