Why Barack Obama Had My Vote...Again

I like the photo of the happy Obama family :)

it's a great and intelligent point of view also. the haters tend to ramble and say the same things over and over and over again. obama is a thug ha ha ha obama is the elite harvard educated guy. last time i heard that was a good thing ha ha ha . now i heard today he is the limosine hollywood class is that good or bad , lets see reagan from hollywood(good) obama not from hollywood but they say he is(bad). birther, are they insane or what? you tell them 2 plus 2 equals 4, they say no, it equals 5. then you take rocks and show them" seeee, 2 rocks plus 2 rocks equals 4 rocks. then they saY NO 5. THEN THE NSA AND THE FBI check and say "he can be the president. they take a spit a tobacca n say "nope". the point being made here is that they don't like the man ... solely for fictitious reasons. fantasy fears. you ask why do you say that and they say " well that jes' how i feel, based on what beck and hannity and trump have said ha ha ha. obama is a reasoned thinker. his ideas work to benefit the most for the least....... always! they said they would sue the health care and did in a few states. all were thrown out. ALL of their words ring hollow....ALWAYS! there is not one thing that they have accomplished since 2008 except foot dragging. they never offer anything ever only eliminating and foot dragging. mccain looked like a grocery store clerk he does not have the image and sarah palin was the equivalent to the mayor of mayberry. the competition is romney, make me laugh, a mormon( read the origination to mormonism) then tell me if you want, or anybody in there right mind would hire that man to run this country. romney is nothing more than a joiner of clubs. part of the good old boys club. the country would be "WRECKED" if he gets in from doing his buddies favors.obama has a lot to offer and we haven't had enough time for hime to use it. i'm all but certain he will win again! don't listen to the naysayers, just watch to see how nothing they "EVER" say comes true! nice to meet you. stop by sometime>

The POTUS has all the tools and deserves more time to put forward his agenda. The Party of NO has done NOthing, gone NOwhere and likes to help NOone unless you are rich already and can help their campaigns. We deserve better !!! Obama 2012 !!

"I am an analytical person who will peel the onion until there is nothing left." I must first commend you for this word.

It is surprising to note that they are still making the mistakes they made during the last presidential campaign. Perhaps, they might have performed better if they took on policies. But prefered personal attacks, association, race and birth. So disappointing that Trump is still questioning birth, a tactic that failed before, and will fail again.

You make some very solid points....I think it is very hard to figure out who I will support....will Clinton take on Obama again?.....who will be the GOP candidate?....only time will answer these questions...great hub....great writing...voted up

I appreciate that you have come forward with a positive viewpoint. It's a nice change of pace.

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Thank you for this Hub. I feel that lately I have seen so much negativity around President Obama, and my local paper has letters to the editor basically calling Obama useless. I still have faith as long as he does.

Omg it looks like we have another thing in common lol, I also voted for the first time in 08, and I will vote for him again! Im in:) ge

I also was so excited to vote for Obama in 08 anticipating much needed change in our economy, government etc. I will most likely be voting Obama again but not with much enthusiasm. I just know that the Reps won't have a better candidate..

I love Obama, before yesterday I had never questioned anything he has done. I don't have a good opinion about him agreeing with cuts to medicare ect. to come to a deal with the rethugs. I am on disability in WI where Gov. Scott Walker has already assaulted my sense of morality,and the programs me and my child need. I hope this is some kind of strategy to confuse the rethugs or something

Very clear hearted support. Like it. Voted up.

Can you imagine what this man would have accomplished, if not blocked by a Republican congress for all this time?

Hi Sunshine...

When my roomies dragged me to an Obama Rally (in Carson City, NV) I was actually a Hillary Clinton supporter (yeah...it was still this part of the campaign).

Anywho...small room and I got shunted outside to wait in the cold for a peek into the building. A guy came by...said the candidate was coming in through the side entrance and he was going to "work the line" ...

Yeah...I scampered over there...I actually got to shake his hand and say, "Good luck, Senator." He said, "Thanks." Yeah...still get shivers...

So I left the rally...went back to supporting Hillary (Hillary falls apart). I back the nominee (obviously).

Like you I do not regret my choice and I will be voting for him again in 2012.

I have to wonder if the President tells this story about me to his friends. Yeah...I'm sure he does...

This si a great hub, Sunshine! It's been so long since I have heard anyone support Obama. He walked into such a mess and needs some time and support to make the changes that will set us on the right path. I will also support him in 2012!

Hello Sunshine (that's so cool), Very well done. Thanks for writing. Voted up and voted yes!

How did I miss this hub for so long! I am sooooo tired of Obama being kicked around for things that weren't his doing, and for trying to make the best of the mess he inherited with NO help from the thugs in the Party of Our Way or NO way. How refreshing to read a hub about our POTUS that isn't full of unearned cheap shots!

That said, I have to admit that I had to be dragged kicking and screaming into the Obama camp. I used to have a poster with pics of all the prezzes up through Bush 41. I'd ask my kids if they found anything odd about it. "Funny clothes" (referring to Washington and early 19thC prezzes)...never "They're all men and they're all white".

So along comes Hilary with 8 years of in-the-trenches experience in the White House. Bingo. My money was on her. Never mind I cried when Obama spoke at the 2004 Dem convention and **knew** he'd be POTUS. Just never dreamed he'd run in '08. Too soon. What do I know? When he did run and WON, I thought 'at least the faces in the next edition of that poster wouldn't be all white'.

So he wasn't my first choice in '08, but he IS my choice in '12. There was a time that this registered Dem would occasionally vote for an "R" candidate for a "minor" office if I was sure he/she was better qualified than the "D" candidate. Wild horses couldn't make me do that now, or ever again. No way, Jose.

Hillary once said 'Democrats get elected to clean up the messes Republicans made' and that's certainly truer than ever now. When Obama once again has a Dem Congress to back him up (which he will!), better fasten your seat belts, folks, 'cause it's going to be one wild, exciting ride!

Voted UP and AWwwwwwwsome! ;D

Great hub. One thing I can say about the President is that he will have little credible competition in the upcoming election. Voting up.

Well said, I think considering what Obama inherited from the previous administration he has done an incredible job so far.

Voted up and useful.

Very well written hub. Your beliefs are yours and no one should tell you how to vote. I like Obama as a person. He comes off intelligent, funny, a good family man, and well spoken. I disagree with his policies and where he has lead us. The Republicans are not putting their best up there for the people to chose from. In Fact, the only one I would have voted for was Jon Huntsman. This is the first time since I started voting in 1980 that I do not know who to vote for, I know who I will not be voting for.

((HUGS)) to you, Sunshine. I love how you state what you think and stick to it. Bravo. Beautiful and well-done. :)

I believe he will win, if they get that voter registration mess stopped in so many states.

I think that as the 2012 race has evolved the differences have become clearer... negativity and blame on one side and thoughtful, respectful, solution-based dialogue, resulting in action, on the other. The heros in my world don't point fingers, they point forward! I'm in for 2012... thank you for your thoughts, Sunshine.

Sunshine, I've been wanting to read this hub for a while; I just hadn't gotten around to it. I like it a lot. I think that our party system keeps a lot of people from admitting that Obama might be okay. They have to stick to their dadgum party! I think he has tried to do some things, improve things as President, but has had the party system to fight. Besides, that, I just like the guy and his family. They're so down to earth. I like to hear him talk about regular things, like the NCAA tournament. And did you see his wife on Ellen doing push-ups? I like them. I can't help it. I enjoyed your hub. Voted up and all the way across!

Your hub speaks volumes of what Obama is about as a person, a man, a father, a husband and best of all as an American. On November 2012 I will cast my first vote as an American to the paragon of what America is.

Everybody should remember the president doesn't make laws or pass out the $$, Congress does. We don't do Obama any favors if we vote him in for another term UNLESS we give him a Democrat-controlled Congress to help him do the magic I know he's capable of. What we've been waiting for for these last 3 1/2 years.

No president can get anything done with a Congress whose ONLY priority is voting against everything that might make a prez from the other side of the aisle look good. So in November, I'll not only be putting an X next to Obama, I'll be putting an X next to every "D" candidate, too. Local, state AND federal. That's the ONLY way to stop the Rethug war on the 99%!

I am looking forward to election day, so I can cast my vote for Obama again. He is intelligent, articulate, reasonable, and is looking out for the country's best interests. Hopefully, he will have the support of Congress this time.

Jama,

Just a quick note, Obama had complete control of Congress and the Democrats were in the majority for the first two years of his Presidency.Now that you know he already had a Democrat-controlled Congress to "help him do his magic", do you still think he is capable?

It always frustrates me when I hear Conservative extremists (and I know a few) bash Obama in an incoherent, vaguely insulting way, instead of treating the office of the Presidency with some respect. It also frustrates me when I see or hear Conservatives refer to the Democratic Party as the "Democrat Party". It is meant to be an insult, and shows how high their level of maturity is.

I hope Obama wins, but I am not so sure he will, anymore. But I think few Democrats who can vote will decide not to vote. We all know the consequences of a Romney Presidency. Thanks for this hub. Voted up.

Great job on this hub Linda. I will keep all my political opinions to myself, since I am notorious for being a rabble rouser :) Voting up!

I'm in Canada but if I were in the USA I would be voting for Obama.

Glad you pointed this one out again...I missed this the first time around. I can only say this was a good hub and well thought out. I am disillusioned with the entire process and what happens to anyone once elected, but that's a whole 'nother story.

Voted up, useful, and interesting.

Linda -

Does it really matter? The president is only a figurehead and a scapegoat. That's why Congress only allows him two terms. They figure that after that, his value as such is gone and it's time for a new one to catch the eye of the public. Until we limit these same congressmen to two term maximums, we are only fooling ourselves. The associations these lifers have are deeper than any representation of the people commitment...excuse me, they have no commitment to the people. Only a commitment to those multi million dollar corporations that keep them in office and fill there pockets with cash. At one time, it was called graft. Now, it's called lobbying. Good Hub!

Obama 2012! YA! Anyone who doesn't understand why airplane windows are sealed should not be allowed to run a country!

He's not my president, but I wish he was!! You're right, he is only human - and the haters will pick on just about anything and the smallest of details to go, "See! That's why he shouldn't be President!" It's ridiculous. Try having a president like what Zimbabwe have and then come and talk to me! Great job here Linda, loved it! Voted up and awesome! Go Obama!!! :)

I agree some people were expecting Obama to be a superhero. But look what he had to work with. He did what he could. I know if I were him I wouldn't be able to have maintained my composure or dignity as well.

It's going to be a rough road until the election and I'm sure he knows that.

And I'm glad for Obamacare as well. Most people don't seem to realize what alot of us go through just to see the doctor or get a checkup. And I think with the proper maintenance, it can remedy the sore spot our healthcare system has become.

Excellent hub!

I watched the debate last night and I was disappointed in the way Obama came across. I don't like Rommey, and I was hoping Obama would "knock his socks off".

I will vote for Obama: I want him in for another term!

Well said, Sunshine. :) I wish he hadn't had to spend his 20th with his arch nemesis. LOL.

I am voting for Obama again! He is clearly the better candidate. I don't trust any candidate that has been as secretive or who has blatantly lied as much as Romney.

As a European, I certainly feel more close to Obama I have to say. Nevertheless, yesterday I felt disappointed to be honest. I found him passive and very defensive! I still wonder why he was that defensive...

Anyway, there still long way to go! Let's wait and see.

Thanks for the interesting article sunshine. Voted up.

Actually... you have a point there!

Obama is a very likable person, very firm in his beliefs, and certainly a good orator. I voted for him in 2008 despite my misgivings of some of the issues brought up in his past.

But we are now in 2012, and while I would still vote for him over McCain, I believe Romney has a firmer grasp on what we need to do to stimulate our economy, create jobs, and improve the overall lot of America.

Is Romney as easy to like as Obama, no he is not, but we need an expert at the helm to handle the issues at hand, this election is not about social issues, its not about foreign affairs, it is first and foremost about creating jobs, and changing the tax system, the corporate taxes especially, and tackling our trade imbalance with China... all things Romney has promised to do. And based on his experience, I believe he can get it done.

Romney will be another Bush looking out for the interests of the rich and corporations at the expense of ordinary people, especially the 47% he derided. Anyone who thinks this guy is going to create jobs with more failed trickle down economics is out of their mind. When will Americans learn that Republican ideas don't work? Why do ordinary people keep electing them even though they are telling us they will do more to decimate the middle class with their failed ideas?

Obama is really underappreciated. He brought the country back from the brink of a disaster and because he didn't magically fix things overnight, many people want to turn the presidency over to a spoiled rich kid who thinks they're happily and lazily living off the government. How can you represent people you don't even understand or in any way identify with?

Linda this is a wonderful hub. I am not American but I certainly hear a lot of Americans complain about Obama and what he hasn’t done. As far as American presidents goes, I think Obama is one of the better ones, not only for America but globally; he has done a lot to change the negative perception people have of America and Americans and although Americans tend to think they are an island and don’t need the rest of the world, they are very wrong and very naïve.

If I could vote I would certainly vote for Obama, if for no other reason than the fact that Romeny is quite clearly not up to the task and anyone who thinks he is, is in for a BIG surprise if he gets voted in.

Voted up and interesting :)

I can't vote for him either Linda but I can understand why people like and admire him - some of the US' presidents have not been very good; George W Bush was a pretty unintelligent man and it showed, certainly not the kind of man who should ever have gotten as far as he did (and he got 2 terms!!!). If I was an American, he'd get my vote.

Linda -

It is the job of a comedian to make fun of the candidates regardless of personal opinion. I try to give both equal time in the spotlight of shame, as to admit my personal favorite only alienates an audience (especially on the noozecast, lol). Obama did well last night, even though he seemed a little argumentative and less diplomatic in his treatment of Romney (did he take lessons from the VP), and Romney flittered and fluttered some, but didn't back down. Some will declare Obama the winner (especially after his dismal performance in the first debate) and some will declare Romney the winner (because of his stand firm against the President stance). It was definitely interesting. Time is short for all to decide, or cast aside. It will prove to be a race to the finish. No landslide either direction, I'm sure. Keep smiling!

Loved the Big Bird Debate! lol! yes I love Obama, and his family are lovely too. I know its not really anything to do with us over the pond, but we are watching believe me! lol! great hub linda, voted up!

Great Hub you and Obama get my Vote! Voted up and shared!

Hi Sunshine,

Voted up awesome hub! Attitude is everything and President Obama is a reflection of this. I still give him the benefit of the doubt, but I am still confused as to who will get my vote. thanks for sharing

After watching the heated debate between governor Romney and President Obama, I can honestly say that I didn't like Romney's attitude one bit. He had a smirk on his face the entire time Obama spoke, put him down constantly during the debate and continually interrupted him. Of course Romney did all of this to make himself look good, but I think his attitude is totally disrespectful and therefore, he doesn't have my vote. On the other hand, President Obama is a very charasmatic and humble person. He remained poise and in control and used humor to diffuse the tension between the two of them. As far as Romney, I don't doubt that he will fix our economy by providing more jobs for our nation, help the middle class and make sure that our recent college graduates have good jobs when they graduate, but there are issues with Romney such as parenthood and immigration that I don't agree with. Therefore, I highly doubt that I will give my vote to governor Romney.

You make a good point sunshine. You posted a comment that made me laugh! Hello, I'm sunshine and I approve this message. Lol.

Very well said, and I totally concur. I wrote my own Hub explaining my decision in detail. Great Hub, Sunshine.

Well gf...you and I have had this conversation more than once......I voted for Barack in 2008......I LIKE him, as a person. I also like Michele and his darling little girls and even "Bo," the dog

I'm not a politician lover, to begin with......and I had been in limbo this time for so long. Have also read just about every Political hub here.....

Having said all this....I'm voting for Roaseann Barr!!.....ROFLMAO!!!!

You can be Prez...I'll be your running mate......Til can be Sec. of State because she's the most diplomatic......Wesman can be Press Sec...because he will certainly TELL people where the bear sh&$ in the woods.....Wayne Brown ...Speaker of the House...Maria...Attorney Gen.......Docmo.....Surgeon Gen....(we'll have to lie about his birthplace, but We'll let Donald Trump figure that one out.) bill is speech writer, of course.....Tammy & Kelly can decorate the White House...WILD!!......and our Supreme Court will be a group of anarchists.......& Mickey Sr. can head the Dept. of Marriage and Family planning......(I think that's a new dept!)

You're the boss, Prez......whatever you say. I just figure I'd make a better Joe Biden! LOL

Great article! I just got back from the polling station and cast my vote for the man who is doing things for our country -- Barrack Obama!

An engaging hub! Politics is not my cup of tea but my intuition is that Obama wins for the 2nd time as president. You presented your views very well. Well-done!

THANKS for SHARING. Awesome & Interesting. Voted up & Shared

I'm watching US Elections closely from other part of the globe.

Lets cross our fingers.

I agree with you so much Sunshine it's not even funny. I love president Obama's persona, I love that he's not snotty, is willing to "show himself" to the public and media, is down to earth and just a people person. I think he's done a decent job with what he was handed (how everyone forgets) and I think he deserves another 4 years to continue on his path forward. Great hub, I knew you were a smart woman from the first hub I read ;).

~Becky

You're awesome! I always wondered why you were so for Obama, thanks for explaining and I agree with you, whoever is President will always have someone complaining about them

Hi Linda,

Great hub and you are absolutely right about everything said here. Obama has won! Just watched the TV announcing that he has been elected Prez again! Fantastic. Very interesting hub. Cheers, Rema.

Congrats Sunshine,

You got the President you wanted...and I should say should really have. I think 4 years was not enough for him to make a dent on all the issues and winning gives him another chance to make another go for it. I may not be an American, but I also know how your politics, and whoever the President is, can greatly affect world issues and resolutions. Congrats Pres. Obama!

Hi Linda, Glad the elections are over and the President can get back to running the country. Those that stated it was their job to get President Obama out of office...well, they failed. Still a great piece and a great country - the United States of America.

WHO is happy today? Did I hear someone say, Linda Sue? WHY is she happy? Really? She was rooting for Barack? Hmmmmm......I didn't know that. She must have been very secretive about it. How strange that I just didn't know THAT SHE ABSOLUTELY ADORES OBAMA........??

Is she handing out Champaigne for everyone??? Cheers......cheers...4 more years, Linda!

I'm happy the American people decided to give this great man another chance. Now, if the Congress will just work with him!

I'm sorry, but having Obama in office for another 4 years is only going to make this country fall even faster. The United States of America has a debt so large that it's almost unpayable. If we keep going at the rate we are going and have been since Obama took over, then the USA will soon have a debt that is unpayable and will crumble, causing everyone we owe, to crumble. I'm not a political person at all and I'm not saying that Romney would be better than Obama in the White House, but at some point in time this county has to get back to the beliefs it was founded on. Until we start letting God back in the court house and schools, then we will continue in the direction we are going and will soon crumble and be at the mercy of other nations. I don't know about you, but I would really like to die an American.

4 more years of drone strikes killing innocent children. 4 more years of marijuana dispensaries being raided. 4 more years of a growing debt. 4 more years of a terrible tax system. 4 more years of a federal reserve devaluing our dollar. 4 more years of excuses.

I'm not a fan of Obama but I think you wrote a very nice article here.

I do believe you have it wrong when you mentioned that our politics lack maturity. I think more-so, American politics come down to contributing Corporations and greed (like you also mentioned). Corporations invest money into campaigns and then in return expect the elected President to turn around, sign treaties and do things to advance their position and make them more money. They also expect bail outs when their corporate heads are idiots and over spend money on giving themselves bonuses. It's a vicious cycle. A simple game of, "I'll do this for you if you do this for me." Our system is so messed up!

Sunshine,

Very nicely put and I am wondering if it was the tone of your hub (and the thoughtfulness) that led to so many positive comments even from those that disagree. Well done . . .

Cheers to that!! I was dancing in my living room at about 11:08 last night...hehehe.

Good hub I agree that there should be more than 2 parties ..... or none at all. America made a wise choice ...great hub

Congratulations for your new but "old" President. If I am an American, I would have voted for him the second time. I still remember when Obama was announced as a President in Irish tv 4 years ago, ( I lived in Ireland at that time) I was trembling for joy. I did not know what happened to me. I just felt happy about it, for the Americans. Sunshine, this is a great hub. Thanks for sharing.

I think oBAMa is going to BLOW this country to smithereens with his SMILE!

Hi Sunshine625 - I enjoyed reading your hub about Obama. Although I am from New Zealand I felt he would get back in and I hoped he would because basically I think he is a nice person. I think he is good for American politics. Great stuff, pity he couldn't do another session when the world situation improves!

Congratulations America! You did a good job!

Let's all hope for the best that is yet to come... :)

Yes he definitely has that smile! lol! seriously, I am so glad he won, genuine guy, and thats what counts!

I just loved your hub. I am a Independent/Non-affiliated voter and have been for years. You said very eloquently what I have always believed although being a recovering political-addict I usually come off as either sarcastic or too humorous to really get the message out there. I look forward to reading more of your hubs.

Look at that smile....he's purty pa!

Wow, I didn't know Florida had finally finished counting. Woohoo! I'm sooooo glad Obama got to 270+ early Tuesday night. Even more glad that he got there without Florida! Now if only Allen West would concede...

Just to irritate my Rethug neighbors, I'll be prominently displaying the Obama Family Christmas cards I've received as a long-time supporter. ;D

Beautifully written article. Like me, so many reasons to vote for the President and not against something else. It means a lot to me to be FOR something rather than just against something. While a lot of Romney supporters were for him, what you saw on TV was simply against the President. For that, Romney's supporters have been fairly gracious in defeat and should be commended. Those that were simply against the President (Talking to you Trump) have been horrible in defeat. It says something.

Thanks for a great read.

What this election showed is Big Money can't buy elections. In fact, I believe the hundreds of millions - I heard a total of $2 BILLION - poured into races by the richest of the rich to defeat Obama and Dem candidates actually worked against that goal. Too many in the 99% saw it as money that would've been better spent on creating jobs **in America** and making life better for all Americans instead of trying to grab even MORE power for the 1%.

Sunshine, if you made a donation to the Obama campaign, you should get one. I'm looking forward to this year's, since the daughters seemed to have shot up overnight! ;D

Sleeper awake before it is to late. You are a liberal and all your writings reflect that. If you listened to President Obama's State of Union you heard so many wonderful things he wants to do that everyone wants to see happen and notice he said that these wonderful improvement to our country will not increase the debt - well how do you think he is going to pay for them when we are out of money - TAXES.

Got buyer's remorse yet? You now have voted twice for the worst president in American history.