brooke anderson explains. >> i'm for obama, that's what i'm -- that's what it comes down to. >> reporter: in '08, hollywood was all about obama. stars saluted him in song. ♪ yes we can yes we can >> reporter: and adopted his talking points. >> this change that we're all working for and that we all believe in cannot come fast enough. >> reporter: but as 2012 approaches, the president's hollywood support may be softening. >> are you happy with the way that obama has been running the country? >> no. >> reporter: matt damon was an early and active backer of candidate obama. but recently he told cnn's piers morgan he's become disappointed. >> i really think he misinterpreted his mandate. >> reporter: some stars believe the president's been too timid. >> be bold. in thought and deed. >> reporter: others don't like his middle east policies. >> we didn't want another war president. >> reporter: singer will.i.am