Though I liked this article I did find it to be slightly obvious. I do think there were very good points made, such as Obama and McCain's similar need for change and what different changes both candidates will make, but most were common knowledge. It was a good overview of our country, its political and economical struggles, and the candidates general views. The article did state both parties platforms but expanded much more on the Democratic point of view. We no longer need to focus on how bad president Bush has been. It is a new election and a new president. The United States of America needs to move forward. I enjoyed the perspective of what our future president needs to be and what character qualities he needs to have. Though I think there are to many to qualities to enumerate in one article. After reading "The Next President" it reaffirmed my thought that much prayer is needed for our country and for its leader. Just like the article said we are no longer the leading power and we are in a troubling place.