Barack Obama splashed onto the political scene with an inspirational, rousing speech at the Democratic National Convention in July 2004. From that night on, Obama mania was very real. He is bold and audacious, his rhetoric fiery, convincing and very compelling. He encourages cross-over appeal, discourse, and affiliation and has drawn many Americans, including today's youth, into politics. This is the story of a man of mixed race heritage who inspires, listens, compromises and is often bipartisan. With a charismatic smile and a cadre of "change we can believe in", many believe that he embodies the American dream. Thousands have turned out to hear the dynamic senator from Illinois speak as he campaigns to become the next President of the United States.