Faisal, I thought I was disenfranchised being a social liberal and fiscal conservative in this 2-party system. It must be even more frustrating for you, looking for someone who is compassionate towards minorities but advocates conservative social policies. I believe we'll need 5 or 6 parties before you'll ever get your ideal candidate.
Haha... actually any semi-decent Republican candidate will probably work. The last 8 years of Bush Presidency and the whole War on Islam (a.k.a War on Terror) bit has thrown the muslim vote in a quandry. Plus no denying Obama has this magnetic attraction for people, and even without any actual record or any better policy plans, they are gyrating towards him. So be it. Lets try the black dude this time.