Lewis: "I think Obama is amazing"

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Leona Lewis has given her support to US Presidential hopeful Barack Obama, claiming that he would be a positive role model to disadvantaged teens in the UK.

"I just don’t know what’s going on with the young kids in London now. I think Barack Obama could inspire young ethnic minorities in the UK to do something productive and show it’s not cool to do nothing with your life," she told The Sun.

"Who gets elected President of America is important for everyone in the world, because they end up running our country too.

"I think Obama is amazing. He’s just so cool and articulate. Nothing fazes him. I think it would be a huge step forward for America and the world. It would mean so much to have a mixed-race president, I just can’t explain. The country needs that change."

Lewis's latest single 'Forgive Me' is released today.