There's not a candidate out there that I'm 100% simpatico with. There never has been if I'm being honest with you, and with myself, and I doubt there ever will be. I'm alright with that. I'll settle, that's life.
I, too, was an Obama supporter in 2008. After he held the nomination I became a "rabid" supporter. Which means the gloves were off and I wasn't being nice to the Republican opponents. I don't regret that. It led to 8 years without a Republican at the helm and someone in power I could support on most of their decisions. I consider that a win.
I'm in it to win it this time too, but it's really early out and I'm open still. I hadn't even chosen Obama yet at this stage in the game in 2007. I may have still been looking at Edwards at this time. I probably was. Needless to say I'm much more cautious this election cycle. I'm reading things from way back and getting a feel for the character of the candidates, as well as how electable I think they will be. So, yeah, I guess I am more of a realist in some ways now too.
In the end, I'm going to be a "rabid" supporter of whoever comes out with the nomination again. That's just who I am. 
ETA: I was a strong Obama supporter before he held the nomination. I campaigned for him in the primary, and ended up being a delegate for him in the end. Once I commit, I do it with gusto!
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