I think you are giving Barney Frank a little too much credit for his supposed clairvoyance. I think his speech was more grandstanding and pandering to immigrants in general than specifically trying to smooth the way for Obama four years down the road.
On many of the PUMA webbies, it has been theorized that the decision to ‘annoint’ BHO WAS made back IN 2004. The reason being Obama’s willingness to destroy the dollar/economy vs. Clinton(s) opposition to the plan. That is part of the reason why Hillary faced corrupt early caucus; had delegates and super delegates taken away.
The timing of the public acknowledgement of (at that time) a non issue by someone as corrupt as Frank raises all kinds of warnings with me.
The Won came out of virtual thin air to win the Oval Office. Great luck, or alot of preplanning.
There is too much ‘smoke’ for there not to be a ‘fire.’
My opinion on why the Birth Certificate issue is still in the courts, is that it is a nagging reminder to Obama to keep him in line; and not veer off plan. Do that and the ‘powers’ drop the paperwork and Obama is taken from office and becomes a blemish on Presidency.