Because many people, a sizable minority unfortunately, are emotionally invested in Obama. It's like a battered spouse. They have an emotional connection they can't let go of because they can't accept they were wrong in the first place. A majority of Americans still approve of Obama personally. His job approval is a bit under 50% now, but people still WANT to like him. That is a very hard bond to break. Hussein has been turned into a cultural icon - hip, cool, happening. He's something of a cult of personality and beating him in 2012 will likely be extraordinarily difficult.
Unfortunately, I believe you are correct.
I’m afraid I have to agree with you.