I take it you've been away for long periods of time as well? :0

Yeah, although it isn't the best reason (it's the reason why I voted for Obama the last time) I just did not want his opponent as our commander and chief. I think Obama is alright, there are plenty of better potential candidates out there, but I'll take Obama again over Romney any day. I admit that I'm politically ignorant (I don't do enough research), but this time around I did see some things about some of the republican party that just disturbed me. I'm glad that Obama won again.