It isn't surprising. The whole "community organizer" shtick is deceptive. Under cover of helping those in need, it actively encourages abusing the system, not to get fair share, but to get more than fair share and to damage society at large by excessive demands. Publicity stunts are part of the program.
It’s a high fly ball, deep into left field, it is over the liberal voters head...you can kiss that one Good Bye. It’s a Home Run.