“I suspect that in his Annenberg work, Obama used his power over the purse strings as a form of pork to reward insiders and allies.”
$$$ THIS is what we need more information on (along with what I suspect to be Ayers’ influence regarding ideological indoctrination of teachers/students).
Does anyone know if there is any connection between the Annenberg Challenge and the Annenberg that sponsors educational programming on television?
Perhaps Ayers et al were looking for a pliable empty suit and Obama filled that requirement perfectly — all the credentials but none of the substance. That certainly seems to the case in this presidential race.