I voted for Obama. I would again.
There are things I’m not happy about, but I knew that going in. (My man was Kucinich, but he’s not going to get voted in anytime soon.) Thing is, most candidates need to compromise if they want to (1) get into office, and (2) get anything passed. If Obama was extremely liberal, he’d hand the midterms and probably the next election to the Republicans.
As others have said, he has a difficult road ahead. I don’t even know if he understands how hard! Nor do I think he has all the answers. But I do believe he’ll look at the problems from many sides and think about it and genuinely try to pick the best answer. He’s smart. And we haven’t had a president like that in several years.
Every time Obama makes a moderate decision, I remember what he said in his speech on Election night. “And all of you who didn’t vote for me, I’ll be your President, too!” :) That made me smile. Even though I voted for him, at some point, he has to represent all of America, not just 50%+1.