The script for the pilot was written after the election, Floyd. There's also some suggestion that ABC is not entirely happy with it. Production on the show was halted after four episodes for a creative overhaul. Exactly what that means is anybody's guess..
The aliens will be the heroes and the rebels will be just a bunch of crazy "teabaggers" (MSM term) waving Gadsden flags. After all, the aliens have health care, snappy slogans and near complete control of the press.
After watching the show, I have to ask:
Has Obama ever released any medical records to CONFIRM that he has a skull?