Bette Bramante voted for U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) in 2000, but this time around she is backing the presidential campaign of U.S. Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.).

"Supporting the 2008 McCain was never even a consideration for me. The two McCains are vastly different, and the times are different, as well,” said Bramante. “For me, Senator Obama represents America's success, generosity and compassion, and above all, his leadership will bring the opportunity to achieve our dreams within the grasp of each American."

The Democratic presidential nominee's New Hampshire campaign announced on Thursday that Bramante, a small business owner and former teacher, is one of four co-chairs of "Former McCain Supporters for Obama," a group that will reach out to other former McCain supporters.

The other co-chairs include retired Rear Admiral John Hutson of Bow, who was a registered Republican until he changed his party affiliation in October 2007 in order to vote for Obama in the primary. Michael Hill, a former state representative and Republican Deputy Speaker of the House, was also a McCain supporter in 2000 and now supports Obama. Barbara Pressly -- a former state senator and representative -- held a house party for McCain's 2000 campaign, but served as co-chair of Nashua for Obama during the state's primary campaign.