OMG!!!!
That sphere is actually a high technology radio receiver Kerry uses to pick up directive transmissions from his Chinese communist paymasters.
Notice the closed eyelids indicating extreme concentration as he receives the updated messages.
BLIP BLIP BLIP ACCUSE BUSH OF DISINFRANCHISING BLACKS BLIP BLIP BLIP
BLIP BLIP BLIP SOROS SENDING 10 MILLION TODAY BLIP BLIP BLIP