Obama still knows how to find favor in the eyes of the public. He still have his charismatic charm and is able to woo the nation. He has always been a symbol of change for this nation in many different ways.

McCain, on the other hand, seems a little bit too much like Bush. Many people have stated that if McCain gets the office it will be like having Bush for a 3rd term; this nation is ready for something new.

Another important issue that is on Americans' minds is the economy. Right now everyone wants to know how we get out of the economic slump we are in. This is an area in which Obama seems to have a big stance. Unfortunately, McCain is stronger in foreign policy than he is domestic policy and according to MSNBC has "fumbled his response to a looming U.S. economic catastrophe.