I think some on the Right were desperate to show they were not racist, were desperate to have a man in office who they perceived could talk better than President Bush, believed Hussein's words (he is an accomplished confidence man), did not like the “jews” (neo-cons) taking out Saddam and Sons to “protect Israel”, think Obama will reduce Israels power in the region, and don't like the social conservatives at all. Some are Libertarians and want the GOP to be defeated. I'm sure there are more reasons too.
They are still using the left and Obama in their battle with the evangelical Republicans.
“I think some on the Right were desperate to show they were not racist”
This is an excellent analysis of the underbelly of us.
Maybe we’re too complicated to be free.
Food for thought.