Do you think that Free Republic represents the entire US?
I know many Independents. They might vote Dem, they might vote Repub. They don't really follow politics; they are somewhat apathetic. These are typical Americans.
The people I know, mostly, don't like Obama. He hasn't fixed the economy and he hasn't gotten us out of Afghnistan. But at least he's not a nasty, two-faced, flip-flopping Mormon like that guy Mitt Romney!!!!
You and I see Obama as the worst possible choice. I assure you that many Americans do not agree.
I guess the founding fathers should have put a IQ test requirement, for voting, in the Constitution.