This election cycle has proven one thing to both america and the world: while we knew there was racism and bigotry in the world, we actually didn't know HOW many people felt that way. When one of their own gets on a major party ticket, and starts screaming it, the people will follow.
for example:

edit: not saying Annoying Orange supports hate crime and hates gays, i'm saying when a candidate says anything he wants and has freedom of speech on his side, bigots are gonna hop on they're freedom of speech. i hope you all understand what i mean.