Why on Earth are you surprised?
Obama won the Nobel Peace Prize for nothing and by doing so made that accomplishment worthless.
If you were to ask 1000 people 48 hrs after the Pulitzers were awarded to name 2 of the winners, my guess is none of them would be able to do so.
These once worthy awards have been so politicized they have lost any value.
I am not surprised at all.
For many years I have posted a link to the list of new prize winners when they are announced. If this offends you, you don't have to click on the thread.
They have always been firmly in the Leftist camp following their cognomen.