So, yeah. Obama = Santos. I'd wondered if I was the only one thinking that.

Watching "The West Wing" in retrospect all seven seasons are available on DVD, and episodes can be seen in syndication viewers can see allusions to Mr. Obama in almost every facet of Matthew Santos, the Hispanic Democratic candidate played by Jimmy Smits. Santos is a coalition-building Congressional newcomer who feels frustrated by the polarization of Washington. A telegenic and popular fortysomething with two young children, Santos enters the presidential race and eventually beats established candidates in a long primary campaign. - Brian Stelter