There was also the fact that Hogan ratted out the wrestlers attempts to unionise, leading directly to the terrible working conditions that persist to this day... All because he liked being paid the most.
There's a lot more to it, but these examples should begin to paint a picture of the kind of guy he is.
This begs an important question...
(In your opinion) Why are people so racist that it determines their voting choices in great enough numbers that they're a significant voting bloc?