Both here and in general I hear from people that are happy that Obama is our new president

Both here and in general I hear from people that are happy that Obama is our new president, yet it doesn't really seem that they agree with his stated positions or voting record. These people say they hope things will 'get better now' that he is president or something similar, but never really elaborate. I am trying (struggling) to understand.

Keeping it related to this forum - in another thread some members expressed being happy that Obama is president. Obviously all that are on this forum cherish their 2nd amendment rights and from his statements, recent appointments, and voting record Obama does not. Why would that person be happy he was elected? Is there something about him, or something you think he will accomplish that is more important to you than your 2nd amendment rights and you would give them up for?

Please understand I have nothing against anyone that is happy Obama is president, I am just trying to understand why - particularly when these same people do not seem to agree with his positions. Is it not one of our duties to our country to make sure we elect those that will uphold the constitution and agree with our values?

I'm trying to understand why people elect those that do not agree with their own positions. I have been for some time as I am from the Northeast US where nearly everyone I know complains about the state of affairs, yet somehow they keep electing the same career politicians over and over even when there are great alternatives.