All claimed to be local, meaning that either Ellie Light had homes in over a dozen states, or there are lots of people named Ellie Light, and they all think -- and write -- exactly alike.
"Astroturfing" was the suspicion. "Sock puppets" was the charge.
As it turns out, we have located Ellie Light. And there are many Ellie Lights. Here's a transcript of our exclusive interview:
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Thank you, Ellie, for taking the time to talk with us.
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It's my pleasure.
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There have been charges that you are actually a front for members of the Obama administration. What do you say to that?
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That's ridiculous! I am a red-blooded American male, uh, woman, who loves his country and supports the greatest, smartest, bestest person ever elected to the presidency, Barack J. Obama.
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You mean Barack Hussein Obama?
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Racist!
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Um, hmmm, ah. Well, Ellie, how do you explain that you've signed letters claiming to live in different cities across America?
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I have no idea what you're talking about. I live in Cleveland, and have always lived in Cleveland. I don't know anything about anyone named Ellie Light in Philadelphia.
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I didn't say anything about Philadelphia.
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Yes you did. But I didn't write that.
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Then who did?
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I did.
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Who are you?
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I'm Ellie Light. I live in Philadelphia. Have my whole life. And I support Barack Obama. He's so smart, sexy, and manly -- and he's such a great president!
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So, there are two of you named Ellie Light?
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More than two.
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Who are you?
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I'm Ellie Light. I live in Baltimore.
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Just how many of you are there?
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How many do you need?
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