Nikita Khrushchev famously said, "Politicians are the same all over, they promise to build a bridge even when there is no river." The politics and politicians of the United States today seem to regrettably fit this profile for the most part. Politics has become a career rather than a service, with politicians working towards the sole purpose of being reelected. Fortunately however, every once in a while, a true servant of the people, with a goal of nothing other than bettering our nation, is born. Senator Barack Obama of Illinois is without a doubt, such a politician. Although he is young at 44, his unique political ideologies, coupled with his unique background, contribute to his rapidly rising fame. Senator Obama has been touted as a potential presidential candidate for the Democratic Party in 2008, and has been a favorite speaker at numerous colleges and...