Brandewie's opinion on the presidential election and in depth anaylsis of his first paragraph

I like to preface this paper by saying that I think that both presidential candidates are great Americans and great leaders. Both candidates could bring a wealth of skill and different qualities to the table and could both serve as great presidents. This dilemma leaves me a tough decision; two men who I believe are great Americans and could also be great presidents of the United States of America. In both primaries, I favored Obama and McCain versus all of the other potential nominees. So it is important to look at what kind of president America needs right now.
In the first paragraph, I start by saying I admire both candidates are great Americans. I believe by mentioning this, it gives my opinion more validity because it shows I do not a have a personal emotional hatred of either candidate. I further explain how both are highly qualified, show once more that I respect the work of both McCain and Obama. This introductory also makes the reader curious of whom I endorse. In the third sentence, I show that this decision was tough for me, and that I have looked at both candidates objectively. The forth sentence informs the reader that my voting preference, and shows what are some of the reasons for my decision. Finally, I show the ultimate reason of my decision, “What kind of president America needs right now.”