Episode 44 • • 19:17 - 23:20
44: Probably a Super Delegate
Obama Aliases, Biden VP Announcement Timing, Media Distraction
The Philip J. Berg lawsuit is interpreted as a tactic to introduce various aliases for Barack Obama, such as Barry Soetoro and Barry Dunham, into the public consciousness. The sudden announcement of Joe Biden as the vice-presidential candidate is viewed as a strategic distraction to pull media attention away from the eligibility lawsuit. The rollout of the Biden news via text message and Twitter was reportedly rushed, bypassing the campaign's original schedule.