I have chosen President Obama because of his intellect and his untainted reputation as a husband, a father and a president. When he speaks, he does it with such class, such conviction and in a well thought out process, he doesn't go  on a ramble with unproven statements, nor does he speak without having the knowledge and the take of others on subjects he addresses. I find his speeches so well informed, that I don't understand how all his laws haven't came to pass. 

America. In the face of our common dangers, in this winter of our hardship, let us remember these timeless words. With hope and virtue, let us brave once more the icy currents, and endure what storms may come. Let it be said by our children's children that when we were tested we refused to let this journey end, that we did not turn back nor did we falter; and with eyes fixed on the horizon and God's grace upon us, we carried forth that great gift of freedom and delivered it safely to future generations.

This was the last line in President Obama's speech, i find it powerful and empowering, it motivates, it pushes us to go out and be great for ourselves, our country, our children. It reminds us that where we are now, what we are facing now is nothing new. Our nation has faced greater challenges, greater foes and still came out on top because of the resilience of our people and our drive to survive, our drive to live, our drive to never remain defeated. 

I think given a fair unbiased chance, Obama could've been one of the greatest President this country has ever had, but his rule was met with brick walls and many stop signs that hindered many of his great work. He was a President that had been on both side of the fence and could see the struggles that minorities endured cause he endured it as well, and could also relate from the majorities view point because he was there as well.