> You want to know why a lot of those people thought Obama was so divisive?

In the past, I have wanted to know, so I asked several of them over the years. Now I understand quite well.

> who are reactionary by nature

This is untrue.

> It's because they couldn't stomach being led by someone who wasn't white.

So is this.

> and was criticized by the right for his skin color.

This is not even remotely a fair characterization.

> so they had to use emotional cues to insult him personally.

Such as?