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tarheelsunc

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8. My support for Obama is the same. My disdain for his opponent is higher.

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Tue Oct 30, 2012, 04:36 PM

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I Support Obama More This Year than 4 YEars ago , anyone else ? [View all] JI7 Oct 2012 OP

I expect less of him now edhopper Oct 2012 #1

The " Halo Effect " wore off, but he hasn't !!!!! orpupilofnature57 Oct 2012 #2

the thing is i never supported him because of the "halo effect" or similar things JI7 Oct 2012 #20

I did,, I saw him as an Anti-Shrub Savior, what he is orpupilofnature57 Oct 2012 #29

Great Minds.. I was thinking the same thing yesterday. rainlillie Oct 2012 #3

"so much grace and so much class"... BlueNoteSpecial Oct 2012 #59

I do. He's been tested in every conceivable way, and TwilightGardener Oct 2012 #4

He has, hasn't he? Inuca Oct 2012 #7

Not silly.. I feel the same way. rainlillie Oct 2012 #11

I do too. TwilightGardener Oct 2012 #27

RIGHT ON!!!!!!!! ailsagirl Oct 2012 #50

I love him more than four years ago because underthematrix Oct 2012 #5

Not more, but most definitely NOT less n/t Inuca Oct 2012 #6

+1 Ditto. Whovian Oct 2012 #9

My support for Obama is the same. My disdain for his opponent is higher. tarheelsunc Oct 2012 #8

Ditto peace frog Oct 2012 #40

yes because I've seen his substance in action & have enormous respect for him Voice for Peace Oct 2012 #10

This is the most important election of my life. n/t EmeraldCityGrl Oct 2012 #12

I don't think we will ever have the opportunity to vote LuckyStrykes Oct 2012 #13

I do. After all the obstructionist congress put him through I'm twice the supporter I was then!! /nt MatthewStLouis Oct 2012 #14

There's no doubt RiskWrangler Oct 2012 #15

He put it all on the line with ACA loyalsister Oct 2012 #45

I was for Obama for who he is.. and it's only gotten stronger! Cha Oct 2012 #16

In 2008, there was much talk of PUMAs; ain't none of that now. I did not support the President in Texas Lawyer Oct 2012 #17

I may be wrong, but I believe all the remaining disgruntled PUMAs attend Romney rallies these days Brother Buzz Oct 2012 #19

yeah, that's the thing, i definitely Hate Romney while McCain i could still respect JI7 Oct 2012 #25

I guess you could say I support him more since I didn't vote for him last election former-republican Oct 2012 #18

Yes, as a Bill but mostly Hill fan, I voted Obama out of party duty. This time, however, libdem4life Oct 2012 #21

Me too. Liberalynn Oct 2012 #57

Absolutely 1gobluedem Oct 2012 #22

I appreciate more what hard work he does. Whisp Oct 2012 #23

+1 politicasista Oct 2012 #31

I do treestar Oct 2012 #24

Not me but have donated every month. Logical Oct 2012 #26

Four years ago, McCain didn't scare the *bleep* out of me. Kalidurga Oct 2012 #28

My support has increased LeftInTX Oct 2012 #30

YES, YES, YES Swede Atlanta Oct 2012 #32

Can't say that I do. I'm not a former TeaPubliKlan, I oppose the Turd Way, I don't have a TheKentuckian Oct 2012 #33

TWITT Is Far More Dangerous 1ProudAtheist Oct 2012 #34

Yep, I do jumptheshadow Oct 2012 #35

Yes We CAN!!!!!! goclark Oct 2012 #36

Same here. I supported Clinton in the campaign and got behind Obama only after it was clear bluestate10 Oct 2012 #37

Yes. And can you imagine how much better things would be if 2010 hadn't lost the FailureToCommunicate Oct 2012 #38

Wish he could- ruffburr Oct 2012 #39

I DO. I've learned a lot about him, myself, my community, America and the world the last 4 years. freshwest Oct 2012 #41

count me in, onethatcares Oct 2012 #42

You Are Exactly titanicdave Oct 2012 #43

There is some decency in McCain, and he doesn't buy all of the fundamentalist BS grantcart Oct 2012 #44

I've given more money this time! OKNancy Oct 2012 #46

I would have to say yes Skittles Oct 2012 #47

Absolutely!! Hulk Oct 2012 #48

Very much so. lumberjack_jeff Oct 2012 #49

yup. but...i'm still hoping I get to vote for Hillary eventually... DonRedwood Oct 2012 #51

Same here and something tells me that the Benghazi BS is after her as much as Obama. libdem4life Oct 2012 #60

Kick! sarcasmo Oct 2012 #52

What you said n/t gulliver Oct 2012 #53

I am more against Mitt Romney than I was against John McCain - If that counts Douglas Carpenter Oct 2012 #54

or any other republucan candidate than I can remember. That's including trick Dick. demosincebirth Oct 2012 #55

Yes. Four years ago it was emotional; now it is pragmatic. katmille Oct 2012 #56

Welcome to DU, katmlllie! cbayer Oct 2012 #58

Yes, definitely. Maven Oct 2012 #61