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jumptheshadow

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35. Yep, I do

Tue Oct 30, 2012, 05:57 PM

Oct 2012

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I was a Hillary supporter, although I was always going to vote Democratic.

The President has done a good job in many ways, although I have steadfastly advocated for single payer in healthcare and Social to have Security and Medicare taken totally off the table.

My support turned to admiration after I read two Vanity Fair articles about his decision-making process on Libya and Osama Bin Laden. With the Libya decision, especially, he seemed like the lone juror in 12 Angry Men whose logic and balance gradually convinced those around him to eschew easy, non-effective decisions in favor for a more considered approach.

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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