If youre going to make that argument you may as well point out all the closed minded republicans who vote every year on the basis of gay marriage and abortion.
The majority of americans are stupid. Its no wonder that politicians turn things and play up points that dont matter. you have to appeal to the masses and the masses are retarded. Obama's skin color was the best thing he had going for him as far as grabbing votes.
Also note how many feminist housewives went batshit crazy when Sarah Palin was running as VP. Even the most conservative republicans will tell you she is a nutjob, but those ladies still want her to run in 2012.