Tom Hanks: Why I Want Barack Obama to Be President

Tom Hanks has joined the ranks of Oprah Winfrey – and Heidi Montag – in making a public endorsement for president. The Oscar-winning actor posted a brief monologue on his MySpace page backing Barack Obama (Watch above). "I'm Tom Hanks and I want Barack Obama to be the next president of our country," he says. "As an official celebrity, I know my endorsement has just made your mind up for you," he quips. Hanks says the country needs a "seismic shift" and Obama has "the integrity and the inspiration to unify us." See other celeb endorsements here . Tell Us : Does Tom's endorsement matter to you? [link]