How did you first become an Obama supporter?

[politicasista]

31. To be fair

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As much as people wished that Obama was the candidate that year, IDT he would have been able to beat Bush and the Rovian machine.

Me understands that people felt indifferent because they didn't like the candidate or held anger inside over what happened to heavily favorites, so they were holding out for a fresh face.

People were still in fear mode and the country had not turned against the wars and the economy. Plus, Obama didn't have Democratic surrogates siding with the other side and sitting on their hands while their candidate was smeared. The social media outlets weren't invented until after the 04 cycle.

Proud of candidate Obama/President Obama for showing love for Dems that have his back, rather than throw them under the bus as a grand strategy to win votes.

That being said, it was mid 2007 that Obama became the favorite because of everything that has been mentioned in this thread. Voted for him in the 08 primaries and GE, and will be voting for him all the way.

People may disagree, but this is JMO.