This is politics. In the short term, the politician gets a boost from being associated with this and the perception if his having influenced Obama. In the long

This is politics. In the short term, the politician gets a boost from being associated with this and the perception if his having influenced Obama. In the long term, even if nothing happens you won't remember his involvement because Obama is mentioned and has a much bigger name. It's well done, but it's just political posturing.