As Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) announced his plan to run for presidency, some New Jersey residents gathered in support.Obama?s speech Saturday to join the 2008 race had been expected for weeks. The REO Diner in Woodbridge was one of five sites in New Jersey where Obama supporters cheered on the new presidential candidate.His supporters say they admit his campaign will be an uphill battle, but say they hope they can help by being an early primary state. If elected, Obama will be the first ever black president.