So let me answer this question my way...
I voted for Obama with the knowledge that he is just another politician. He wasn't my first choice during the primary, however, given the options one could select for in November he was the better choice. He made a long list of promises, some of which I knew he wouldn't be able to be completely fulfilled or would be received with major opposition. I knew before I even marked his name on my ballot that he was also a human being who may not be able to live up to every expectation and will make mistakes along the way. There have been some good moments and some noted disappointments, but considering the alternatives and their message of societal negativity and hostility towards difference I'm glad that I voted the way that I did. AND now, if the election was to happen today I would vote for Obama again. That's because he's done enough things to let me know that he's at least trying to do what's right, and the opposition has nothing going for them but a message of ignorance, negativity & indifference with absolutely NO candidate worth a damn to support.
Precisely.
I think he's doing a more than reasonable job under current circumstances. I forgive him the "extravagance" of the promises that had to be made to be elected while holding him to their premises. He will need two terms to achieve his agenda and I plan to help him accomplish that.