For an Obama voter to turn on him now would be an acknowledgment of a failure in judgment, and that is especially threatening for most people.
This may be especially pronounced due to the dramatic gap between their aspirations and the reality of his character and ideology. It’s one thing to admit that you’ve overestimated someone, but another to acknowledge that you were wholly incorrect in your estimation. This calls into question ones competency to analyze any significant political question.
Also the state media is making every effort to promote and defend Obama, and to cast the opposition and other dissidents as responsible for the current mess. Evidence has emerged that the major news outlets are coordinating their coverage with his staff. So much of the public has not been provided with an even-handed depiction of what is occurring.
