Obama's Convention Speech

As a first time voter, without having heard Mitt Romney's point of view and convention speech, President Obama persuaded me to agree with many of the issues that he raised awareness to. I cannot tell if this is because I agree with him and his values, or if it's because he's just a fantastic public speaker that sends chills down my spine at times. He and the First Lady coordinated their speeches beautifully, bringing up her father and his grandmother, the typical hardworking American's that most of us aspire to be.

However, I tend to think that saying things like, “I’ve worked with business leaders who are bringing jobs back to America – not because our workers make less pay, but because we make better products. Because we work harder and smarter than anyone else,”  just gives his audience a self-esteem boost and pride, it isn't really facing the hundreds of issues that our government actually has. For right now I am undecided whether to side with his healthcare plan and tax solutions, and will make a more informed decision when I hear from Mitt Romney's convention speech.

I also have yet to decide which party I belong to, because I have values from both parties.  I tend to feel myself slowing shifting to the democratic side. (Please, don't tell my parents) Sometimes I find it hard to form my own opinion on politics because whoever you are learning from is completely and 100% biased toward their side, no matter how hard they try.

The speeches can be seen at the links below:

Barak Obama
Michelle Obama