Why would he drop his name? Obviously the potential damage didn’t keep him from getting elected (most likely), so why do it once he’s in office?
As to the post from havesomeseichel, keep in mind that the enemies of your enemies are not always your friend.
Case in point:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081022/ap_on_el_pr/al_qaida_us_election_2
You can’t always choose who will support you, or why they do it.
kitzur_dot_net: try your same “scientific research” on any other president or presidential candidate, and let me know what turns up.