Exactly. This story doesn't help Obama's prospects. It makes him look like a sleazy politician pandering for votes in the 'hood. Probably a "dirty tricks" gambit on the part of his opponents. And if so, it's a good one. No doubt it lost him a few votes. People don't follow up on the rest of the story. All they'll remember is that Obama tried to pose like he was descended from slaves. Just another lowlife politician grubbing for votes.