Yes, Obama was tipped off. That’s why candidate #1 was withdrawn from consideration. There are no doubt other candidates who weren’t so highly connected and may be in hot water — JJ, Jr., e.g.
After what Rev. Jackson said about Obama during the primaries, I wouldn’t be surprised if Obama would leave JJ, Jr. out in the cold, while protecting his own.
No, I wouldn't be surprised at all. The election's over, the prize is won, and the useful idiots will find themselves kicked to the curb.