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I would say that almost every vote involves a measure of voting against the other guy. It's not as if our milquetoast, focus-grouped, caked-with-makeup leaders really inspire great levels of passion or admiration.

Regardless of that, it's quite common to be tepid on your own candidate for any number of reasons, but to completely dislike the opponent. It's just human nature...we like some people and despise others (usually the one we disagree with, another indicator of human nature).