Reba, 60, of Hickory, North Carolina, considered herself a lifetime Republican. But that all changed when Barack Obama came along.
I liked his idea of change. In the last eight years we have seen the White House do whatever they want to do -- it doesn’t matter what the people want. So I decided to switch to Democrat and vote for Obama. Obama makes a whole lot more sense than the Republicans have. I can’t believe I voted for Bush a second time! I’m embarrassed.
As a realtor, Reba has been hit hard by the housing crisis. “It’s hard to help people buy a house right now. Being in so much debt is hard; it’s harder than ever to pay off a house.” The economy has impacted her in a big way. Reba used to own a small real estate brokerage company, but had to sell it when the housing market went bad. “It’s tough,” she says. “I’ve been in the real estate market for 24 years, and this is the worse I’ve ever seen it.”She’s hoping Obama will bring much-needed change.
Everything Obama says makes so much sense. Like his tax plan – it’s hard for most of us to pay our taxes right now, but Obama’s going to help those of us who don’t have a lot of money. The Republicans ask a lot from us, but give little in return.
Before the Obama campaign came along, Reba had never been politically involved. “I’d never volunteered, and never donated before.” But this time she’s given both time and money to the movement.
He’s something special, and I don’t want him to lose the election because he doesn’t have enough money to compete.
She says she got involved this time because she was inspired by Barack’s understanding of the issues.
What’s different is the desire to have someone in the White House who has a grasp of what’s going on and what real people need.
“And I think Obama will take North Carolina,” she says. “Just about everyone I talk to is going to vote for him!”
Voices for Change is a series featuring profiles of Barack Obama's grassroots supporters from across the nation. The people who make up this movement come from all different backgrounds, but they share a common goal of helping bring about fundamental change in Washington.
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