did obama steal his campaign strategy from the West Wing?   

Okay, so call me a freak or whatever but look at the details:

Obama Campaign:

* Barack Obama - minority candidate who doesn't want to focus on race
* Joe Biden - older wise running mate
* Jon Favreau - Young (27 yrs old) speech writer
* Main Message: Yes America Can
* Platform: Change (typical US politics, lil bit of everything)
* Main Message: Yes we Can

Barack Obama, a relatively unknown Senator, is plucked from obscurity (by Oprah and others) and pushed into the national campaign. He's running against a moderate older white republican, is black, and has a wife and two kids.

Santos Campaign (West Wing)

* Matthew Santos - minority candidate who doesn't want to focus on race
* Leo McGarry - older wise running mate
* Otto - Young speech writer
* Main Message: Yes America Can
* Platform: A secure nation, a strong economy, a better education

Matt Santos, a relatively unknown congressman, is plucked from obscurity and pushed into the national campaign. He's running against a moderate older white republican, is latino, and has a wife and two kids.

anyone else think its just a lil too weird?