Franti does not have a history of endorsing political candidates, but he respects many of the ideas that Obama represents, not the least of which is energy renewal and efficiency. Franti even foreshadowed Obama's pledged closing of Guantanamo Bay when he sang 'Someday Guantanamo will fall' on Life in the City', a track from his most recent album with his band Spearhead, All Rebel Rockers (2008). Inspired by the November 2008 election night festivities, Franti wrote 'Obama Song' in tribute to the 44th President.