:Again, the Undue Weight issue.  Did he have an important impact on Barack Obama's life.  If you listen to WND, Drudge report, and other such very conservative blogs/news, then yes.  However, the majority of reliable sources have dismissed the claims and have stated that Ayers had very little to no impact to BO's life.  This controversy is mentioned in the election article, but it does not have enough weight to merit a mention, even a dismissive mention, in this summary style BLP.