The author is still a Kool-Aid drinker.
A co-worker said almost the same thing to me a couple months ago.
Saying "Well, he's a good man and he meant well." still allows Liberals the illusion that they didn't make a mistake. Their theology is preserved, and they can happily vote for the next Marxist that comes down the line.
I'm not thrilled by that prospect, but right now I'll accept "I'll never vote for Obama again." It's a start.