re: #162 Ben Hur

[Link: abcnews.go.com…]

He was probably chosen as the winner the minute he won the election.

Seems the WH thought it was a joke. From your link:

Two key White House aides were both convinced they were being punked when they heard the news, reported ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos.

“It’s not April 1, is it?” one said.