Was a fan of McCain. He was a maverick back in the day and I supported him over Obama. Dad fought in Vietnam and passed from agent orange exposure. I always respected McCain for his advocacy for veterans and his service, time as a POW, etc.
I was much more conservative when I was younger growing up in east ky. One of the key factors that showed me what the Republican party stood for was its insistence that gay marriage remain illegal. I made friends with LGBT folks during my time at UK and began to think of how my views were affecting others. If I can marry my best friend as a straight man, no reason they shouldn't be able to either. Combine that with the rise of the ultra right wing in the party and I couldn't support it anymore. Still registered Republican, but I make no attempt to hide I've grown more liberal.
I know most of you dont care, but that is my story.