Why did you vote for Obama or not...?

[ramanth]

I don't want this to start anything, but I do want to share my feelings on the subject of abortion since that is also a reason I voted for Obama and I want to explain why. I think we can probably all agree that in a perfect world abortion wouldn't be an issue. This however isn't a perfect world and sadly abortion is an issue. I don't feel that overturning Roe vs. Wade will do much to stop abortions. It may keep some women from getting an abortion, but I believe a lot of women will still have the abortions just in an illigal, unsafe manor. I feel that the way to truly reduce the abortion rate is through education. Teaching and preaching "abstinence only" the way Palin wants to teach obviously doesn't work, if it did she wouldn't have a pregnant teenager. I believe that kids need to be better educated about sex and birth control to prevent unwanted pregnancies.

Kari, you stated it more eleoquently than I ever could.

I'm Pro Choice, Pro Stem Cell Research, Pro Gay Rights, ect.... so it's no surprise I voted for Obama.

[K9karen]

It's Obama for me. He has a lot of work ahead of him. You can't please all the people all of the time, and I'll be the first to complain, but we needed a change. Obama is a class act, dignified, intelligent, compassionate. He's a born leader. I personally think this was his destiny.

McCain's speech was great. I wish him well. Someone had to win.

[Gracefulsarah]

I didn't vote for him simply because I didn't agree with the things he's stood for and voted for or against whilst in the senate. He's waaay too liberal for me personally. McCain wasn't my first choice, (and he's not the one I voted for in the primarys [sp?]) but he was the lesser of the two evils in my opinion. I love Palin though.

[.sarah]

I'm Pro Choice, Pro Stem Cell Research, Pro Gay Rights, ect.... so it's no surprise I voted for Obama.

I am too, but I voted for McCain. Although, when I say I'm Pro Choice - I am only pro-choice in very certain and extreme circumstances (when a girl has been raped for example). I am never pro-abortion, however..

I voted for McCain because I felt he had a better economic plan, and I agreed with his views on the War in Iraq. These two issues are much more important to me at the moment. I am so "middle of the road" though (not strictly republican or democrat) that it was more of me choosing what was more important for me and strategizing what I would prefer to see done at the moment and how. Then, as time went on, things that were coming out about Obama were starting to worry me. I was undecided until a few weeks after the choices for Vice President were announced.

I agree with the poster above that says Obama is very liberal. Not that this is a bad thing, but I am conservative still in some respect and generally if I were to choose a side I probably lean a little bit closer to the right than left. I like Obama, as a person (can't say the same for Biden), but I think McCain would be more fitting as a president (oh well).

There were a lot of little issues as well, like things from Obama's past and things he said along the way in the campaign that quite frankly bothered me and made me very wary of him to be in the position of running this country. I hope and pray that he will prove me wrong. I hope that he is exactly what this country needs. I hope the economy gets back in order. I hope he keeps our troops and our country safe.

[Twisterdog]

I voted for Obama.

To me, every election is about "picking the lesser of two evils." I don't agree with everything Obama says or supports or wants, but I agreed with more of it than I did with McCain's views.

I feel we need to get out of Iraq. I think we have enough problems at home that need our attention. Not that I don't feel for the people in the Middle East, but I feel for our citizens' problems and I think the billions upon billions of dollars we spend over there would be better served healing our own domestic economic, educational, health care, social security, etc. woes. We need to clean our own house before we go marching around telling other countries how dirty theirs are.

I am pro-choice. I did not say I am pro-abortion. I simply do not believe it is up to others' to dictate that choice for someone else. If abortion is a mortal sin, then God will take care of it Himself. He doesn't need help from the US goverment.

I feel Obama is looking more toward the future, not toward the past and the "way we've always done things around here." The future of this country, and the world, lies in technology, economics, and peace. The future lies in young, optimistic people of all races and nationalities working together. The John Wayne, conquer by force and might, come in the saloon doors with six-shooters blazing philosphy is an outdated and dangerous view.

[Cataholic]

I voted for Obama.

To me, every election is about "picking the lesser of two evils." I don't agree with everything Obama says or supports or wants, but I agreed with more of it than I did with McCain's views.

I feel we need to get out of Iraq. I think we have enough problems at home that need our attention. Not that I don't feel for the people in the Middle East, but I feel for our citizens' problems and I think the billions upon billions of dollars we spend over there would be better served healing our own domestic economic, educational, health care, social security, etc. woes. We need to clean our own house before we go marching around telling other countries how dirty theirs are.

I am pro-choice. I did not say I am pro-abortion. I simply do not believe it is up to others' to dictate that choice for someone else. If abortion is a mortal sin, then God will take care of it Himself. He doesn't need help from the US goverment.

I feel Obama is looking more toward the future, not toward the past and the "way we've always done things around here." The future of this country, and the world, lies in technology, economics, and peace. The future lies in young, optimistic people of all races and nationalities working together. The John Wayne, conquer by force and might, come in the saloon doors with six-shooters blazing philosphy is an outdated and dangerous view.

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[M&M's Mommy]

I voted for McCain/Palin.

I didn't vote for Obama because the fact that the media was so obviously biased in favor of him, that he seemed to be too overtly condifent at times (to the point that he was on the verge of ignorant!), and his stance on the abortion issue, specially his role killing legislation to protect born-alive survivors of abortions goes against everything that I believe in. All in all, he's too liberal for my liking!

Now that he's our elected president, he'll have my respect as such & lots and lots of prayers. I pray that God will guide him throughout his service to America, and open his eyes and heart to the sacredness of all lives, specially whose that have no voices, and can't protect themselves.

His victory means to me that race is no longer an issue in America (or at least it appeared that way). As for what he can really to this great nation, I guess only time will tell. I'll just have to wait and see

[momoffuzzyfaces]

I voted for Obama because he brought a sense of hope and excitement I haven't seen in this country since President Kennedy. Also, because he seems to take his time and think things through when making decisions. We need someone who thinks before he acts in office.

I also remember the times when President Regan fell asleep during meetings. We don't need another president asleep at the wheel!

[Grace]

I'm Pro Choice, Pro Stem Cell Research, Pro Gay Rights, ect.... so it's no surprise I voted for Obama.

What she said! And add on the Supreme Court.

[AllAmericanPUP]

I voted for Obama because i'm a liberal and i'm pro choice and I do not agree with conservative views.

[Marigold2]

Agree 100%.
My beliefs and morals are mine and I would never impose them on another nor wish theirs on mine.

I voted for Obama because i'm a liberal and i'm pro choice and I do not agree with conservative views.