I can't say this wasn't an issue that I "pinned on Obama". I was more looking for an intelligent person to lead. The other choice didn't seem that good (an old dude and cariboo barbie).
I never thought he was perfect, but given our current political climate at the time he seemed (and still does to me) the best choice. If anything, this demonstrates that Obama is someone who can see both sides of the coin. I'm not saying he is right on this issue, but maybe he is more "centrist". Of course this doesn't line up for people who can only see the world in black and white, or can only see and understand one point of view.
Maybe if the conservative could come up with some better candidates and get away from the tea party wackos I would consider supporting a centrist and changing my vote. Move to the center a bit, they lost after all. But that doesn't seem to be happening. There was a time when I thought Gramps might make a good president. But then, with his very FIRST decision as a presidential candidate(selecting veep), he eats shit.
Fine to criticize what Obama has done, but don't think there was a better electable choice running against him.