Wayne Obama

By Margaret Hicks in Arts & Entertainment on Jan 19, 2007 6:26PM

In Maureen Ryan’s blog yesterday, she asks whether 24’s newest President, Wayne Palmer, is based on Obama.

24’s executive producer answers and agrees there are similarities, but basically says no, not really. And we have to agree — it’s an interesting question to ask, but Wayne Palmer has been playing in the 24 game before we even knew who Barack was. He’s been traipsing behind his brother for years; giving somewhat suspicious advice and lingering in the background. We see Barack (in our idealistic dreams) as more of David Palmer anyway, resolute in his decisions, caring for the people, and always trusting Jack. Seriously Wayne, why would you not believe Jack knows the true info? Barack would trust Jack. We can hear it now “Look … Obama, we don’t have a lot of time”.

The bigger question, because we ask the tough ones, is: do you think Barack is the son of a murdered vampire slayer? Because now that would just be too weird.