The issue was his anti-Americanism and his “whackadoodle” conspiracy theories.
People do not hire a CEO who doesn't believe in the company brand. And people don't want a wild eyed conspiracy theorists who thinks the US government had either the ability (they didn't and still do not) or the inclination to invent and release the H.I.V. virus into the population.
Electing Obama and his supporters (who will expect some appointments) to the White House is like electing Michael Moore as President of the NRA. Their goals are 180 degrees with the founding purpose of the institution.