Why Wright Doesn't Necessarily Hurt Obama's Shot at the Nomination

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re: Why Wright Doesn't Doom Obama's Shot at the Nomination

Deuce — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:11:37 GMT

I had conversations with 2 very conservative fellow employees about Reverend Wright both of them white. They said how he could be standing up there saying get whitey like that. I responded I didn’t here that but what I did hear was 9/11 happened because of the injustices of America on the innocent, and I had heard a white pastor say it happened because of the killing of babies and homosexuals in this country. One responded as saying that was different because Rev. Wright has gays in his church and homosexuality is a lot worse then… a pause he sat with his mouth open. The other gentleman said I will not say that. I left it like that but both expressed a level of comfort with racism when it wasn’t aimed at them. Who taught them that? Another group of co-workers who are African-American said to me how come when the Catholic church was exposed for covering up the molestation of young men no press statement was released saying to any Catholic politician leave the church now.

I think America is so comfortable with its racism if it were an industry it would be our largest money maker and our destroyer.

Who is this that would dare us to hope?

By the way has anybody seen any conservative white pastors teach against racism? Did there passion match that of anti-gay and anti-abortion?

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Chapalody — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:34:22 GMT

I think everyone keeps on forgetting that the Super Delegates are Democrats and not Conservatives talk radio and Fox. The Super Delegates haven't been locked somewhere in a room where there's no radio's or TV's. They know who's doing all the attacking on Obama and who's getting the support from the Conservatives. When Ann Coulter calls Hillary her girl, that's not something that goes unnoticed. If you were a Super Delegate who would you want. Someone who the people wants or someone Conservative talk radio and Fox wants. By the way, where are the blacks in this contest. The Conservatives have turned this into a Hillary and whites contest only. The only times the Conservatives loves to hear from the blacks is to see whether or not their attacks on Obama are opening their eyes about him. After the first twenty four hours of a story, the story itself starts to go stale. Reverend Wright and his rants are getting pretty stale about now and the Conservatives attempt to keep it in the news until a Democrat is nominated is even more stale. There's a good reason Obama hasn't fallen as much as they hoped he would. The GLOW the Conservatives said they removed from Obama is still there. They just covered it up with their attacks. Maybe if Hillary had some glow of her own, she wouldn't be losing. Hillary says she's the strongest candidate to face McCain. Without the attacks and support she's been getting from talk radio and Fox she wouldn't have survived this long. Obama's GLOW is his shield which has been protecting him from those who wants to link him to Reverend Wright and Ayers by association only.

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jblade89 — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:35:50 GMT

Therefore your logic is that if the supers vote Hillary they're racist and if they vote Obama they're voting for hope? I could not find a more curious report. Its when reporters like yourself who self-loath and call people names like racist for expressing their constitutional right, that Americans get turned off from the media.

Did it occur to Newsweek that those in the media [Newsweek included] are the ones playing up race in this election. Its like you can't get enough of it.

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austria2 — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:52:00 GMT

The super delegates has a big problem right now. Like in track and field races, say in 400 meter-run, Obama sprinted so fast leaving Hillary behind. But in the remaining 100 meters, Obama is tiring and slowing down. Then Hillary, looking like she saved enough energy for the last 100 meters, is catching up. Not in numbers, but gaining momentum as electable in the general election.

The remaining super delegates have in their hands the remaining votes for the candidate to have the winning 2025 delegate count. They are right now in the position of King Solomon who had to make judgment on two mothers, both claiming to be the true mother of a child. They need to have the same wisdom of said king.

The true goal right now is the retaking of the White House and no longer who has the most number of votes and delegates. A rule is a rule. But what good it will do if the rule will lead to failure in retaking the crown.? A rule is just a guide. The objective is who will win the White House to save our country.

If the Democrats want to rule the White for 16 years or more, this is my suggestion. Hillary will be the nominee as president of the Democratic Party and Obama will be the vice-president. They need to unite their followers. Obama will need this 8 years to learn and define himself who he really was and to put into actions his ideas. After 8 years, people would have known him well by then. And they will be comfortable with him. And then they will vote for him for 8 years.

And if they will have good 16 years of service, they may elect another Democrat.

What say ye?

re: Why Wright Doesn't Necessarily Hurt Obama's Shot at the Nomination

lmcchesn — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:57:51 GMT

Anyone would be crazy to vote Obama, including the super D's. This guy has been hiding so cleverly behind all this stuff for 2 years, and thank goodness it came out b/f it was too late. He would only take this county soooo far back. How dare the rev. wright say those anto white hatred remarks about the white americans, please. I live and work in NYC and have personnally been through 9/11 including running for my life on that day. How dare he spew such hatred and evil words. Go to hell Obama and wright. Yes they are one of the same, only one is waiting to burst until after january. please vote Hillary, the electable, smart choice.

re: Why Wright Doesn't Necessarily Hurt Obama's Shot at the Nomination

Pia1981 — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:17:35 GMT

Andrew, a sensible analysis. Excellent article. Thank you.

re: Why Wright Doesn't Necessarily Hurt Obama's Shot at the Nomination

Msaki — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:19:35 GMT

Quote:

"Hope would die with Obama loss

Apr. 29, 2008 12:00 AM

I first got involved in politics in 1960. Like many young people at the time, I was inspired by the eloquence and intelligence of John F. Kennedy.

When Kennedy was shot in 1963, I thought I would never see another leader like him in my lifetime. I was wrong. Barack Obama fills that vacuum - he combines the eloquence of Kennedy with the heart, soul and passion of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

There will be a horrible fight on the floor of the Democratic National Convention in Denver this August. Democrats must ensure that the old-time politics of the Clinton machine does not defeat Obama.

Ironically, Obama is the son that Bill and Hillary wish they had. Now, they are committing infanticide.

If a sharp-tongued Hillary is allowed to bring down Obama with lies, slander and innuendo, America will have lost a historic opportunity. If the Clintons are allowed to overturn the voice of the people and bring Obama down, all the thousands of inspired young people Obama has brought into the process will retreat into the silent woodwork for another 50 years. Hillary will have killed the hopes of the old and young alike for change in this country. It will be politics as usual in Washington. Clintons Dynasty consolidation 'at any cost' even overturning Democratic Party will!

Obama inspires and motivates people - especially young people - to dream, to hope that there might be change in Washington. His words are not "just words." His words are an inspiration to millions of Americans who have long been disaffected by our political system. Obama has the ability to inspire and unite our country. America and the world need Obama.

If Hillary should happen to snare the nomination by stealth, I think we can expect four more years of George Bush war policies in the person of John McCain."

- Floyd Johnson,Peoria

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MY OBSERVATION:

The above analysis given by Floyd Johnson- (Arizona Republic News) is absolutely truth and conclusive commentary which every American will have to keep in mind and never let it get forgotten. Hope is dying and Americans expectations for new life, new politics, new international image and reputation is in demise due to what can be viewed clearly as a clear conspiracy, and sabotage against Obama for Clintons family! Its a dangerous direction for Democratic Party by by letting this careless and non directional paradigm for Americas future.

MOST REMARKABLE SCENE:

The whole world is closely watching this dirty game day and night. Smearing tactics, negativity and race issues raised by Clintons side lost the ground, then the same dynasty uses back door politics to engulf Socratics will!!? It will eat them back. The Party will collapse. The party will lose on November. Why letting Americans stay another 40 or 50 years to see another inspirational leaded like Obama, while losing the same golden politician due to such 'dirty and long lasting Party damaging politics' like these from Clintos' camp?

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THE TRUTH ABOVE ALL ON HILLARY CLINTON...

HR CLINTON is just divisive, shows arrogance behavior and sense of untruth worth woman to be handled presidency. She opts better to let the Republican win rather that Obama getting into presidency. This is totally killing the Party. It will eat the party years and years before healing this hatred, negativity and jealousness and 'dirty back door politics' from Clintons' dynasty. Smearing, hatred, negativity, jealous and 'dirty back door politics' politics will always erode the party rather than building it thus diminishing all strength and hope in combating Republican's McCain on November. This means the party will definitely lose on coming general eletion. Dangerously enough all new registered members and old ones who made it due and voted in all primaries and caucuses will never turn on in the general election of November. It will be a clear collapsing for the Party and the future of the American politics.

MORE FOCUSED IDEA....

I believe that America has passed a series of changes but never like the forthcoming one if Obama wins the presidency!

He is very intelligent, well balanced ideologically, full of passion to the under privileged social classes which ensures the American society of future equality, stability, unification and racial balances. He will therefore restore the long ruined America's image to the world including balanced policies to those societies which were seen as anti-Washington such as Cuba and others. This will bridge the gaps for more stable world orders and poverty eradication to the 'isolated' countries which fueled most of these anti America ideologies and enmity which will never end if any other candidate..McCain or even Hillary gets presidency .

Unification will be clearly achieved within and abroad under Obama! He deserves all support and approval

Let us not let America collapse due to few and uninspired politicians who struggle 'at all cost' to win their political goals even if damaging the whole of America status and historical global leadership and image.

re: Why Wright Doesn't Necessarily Hurt Obama's Shot at the Nomination

Stephen S. — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:02:52 GMT

I could not agree more with Mr. Romano's assessment that Wright may not hurt Obama in the long run. Actually though, as someone who came from a working class family, I am relying on those with a background similar to mine to really step forward and reject the idea that they should not vote for Obama because of Wright's over-the-top statements. In fact, it is an insult to working class people to believe that they will vote in large numbers against Obama because of Wright. Theydeserve more credit than that for being fair and reasonable.

We all have close friends or family members (Wright was like family to Obama back when Wright was less incendiary and angry) who really embarrass us or spew out venom or stupidity we find apalling. Let's not forget that.

Stephen S.

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Richard1960 — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:15:37 GMT

I find it intriguing that politicos of any stripe (Republican or Democrat) seek to destroy Sen. Obama by association AND villify the work of Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Wright and then expect the man (Dr. Wright) to shut and be quite. It appears the country wants its targets to talk only when it is advantageous to some not-to-veiled agenda. Dr. Wright defend your mis-characterzation. Sen. Obama fight for the nomination. America reconcile with OUR wrongs. WE A GREAT NATION THAT HAS COMMITTED SOME GREAT WRONGS. I hope we con reconcile this truth in our collective psyche.

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Cynthia of Naperville — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:38:41 GMT

I implore America to not let Rev Wright distract us from the REAL problems we face everyday! Gas prices, food prices, the War in Iraq and Afganistan...our tired, overworked and underappreciated troops! The Rev. Wright's of the world have been derailing our political system for too long! We have an opportunity to just possibly change the way Washington-style politics has worked for years! If we allow the light that is Obama's campagin to be extinguished it make take 20 or 30 years for another person to come along with the same vision.

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mjno — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:47:27 GMT

This is icing on the cake. OBAMA has too many other "red flags" being ignored. Rezko, Meeks, FARC, HAMAS, NEW black panther party, Auchi, Ayers...

Same speech, same day, 2 cities in NC. He invokes RAPPER JAY-Z (knife) and at the same line gives the finger. NOTE. Crowds reaction and 2 different sets of people in the background on these two videos.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoOFp-RDpvM

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zhkq11UExcw

re: Why Wright Doesn't Necessarily Hurt Obama's Shot at the Nomination

Azim — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:47:28 GMT

Well Pennsylvania already spoken and selected a candidate who can win the blue color working people in Ameriaca and that itself is the common denominator of winning the general election in November of this year against John McCain.

From here on now the American people are beginning to pay more attention to the fact who is really electable come November and the poll shows that Hillary Clinton will win decisively against John McCain. But before it happens let the people of this country vote and give the benifit of the doubt about the question of electibility. Stay tuned!

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johnboy21 — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:51:22 GMT

I hope Rev Wright keeps on keeping on. We need Wright to keep his mouth running. Obama needs to put Michelle back out there and let her start talking again. Then between Michelle and REv Wright speeches.....obama will have his hands full.

I don't believe you can be associated with so many bad people and none of it be true about you. Obama has to agree with this. Obama has to agree with Black Liberation Theology. That is what Rev. Wright is preaching. it is not Bible. It is not typical of black churches. It is a disgrace to the black race. Keep talking Rev. Wright. Let Michelle talk more. Then Obama will be a sure loss for the Presidential race. Vote Hillary

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Liam1234 — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:02:58 GMT

Andrew,

I think your not looking at the big picture. I grant you Rev. Wright may not cost him the nomination BUT it WILL surely cost him the election. The Democrats will lose and thats a sad thing to me especially after the last 8 years. If Obama keeps sitting back and not saying a thing then he deserves to lose. I hope he does something as I want to continue to support him but time is a wasting... I would not vote for Hillary so my choices are Obama and McCain. I was 100% Obama and now am 50/50.

If one is asking themselves why I feel this way then you have not heard what Rev. Wright has said, not heard Obamas comments about it.

I for one will continue to monitor the situation and I can tell you first hand my support for Obama is waning. My co-workers, my family, and friends all are doing the same. This is FACT so report on the facts.

Stephen S. - Wright was not family, he was a leader in a rather large church. I'm lost, what do the "working people" have to do with the comments of Rev. Wright? Are working people racists?

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lamm01 — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:07:12 GMT

He's already done his damage. It can only get worse from here. Combined with William Ayers and Rezko, Obama's got even more trouble. I think the polls are indicating that he is not electable... He should remove himself now.....

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Debunked — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:08:19 GMT

Let's be realistic---Obama haven't totally distanced himself or threw Wright under the bus for a very obvious reason (at least it is obvious to me). People remember, Obama and Wright has known each other for twenty long years. I bet Wright knows Obama inside and out and vice versa. Wright isn't trying to be someone's he's not. He is keeping it real! Obama on the other hand is being a politician, as Wright has pointed out and is saying what he has to say to get elected! If Obama comes out and STRONGLY CONDEMN Wright---I can almost guarantee you that Wright will TRULY reveal who the real Obama is! I bet he has church video footage showing Obam "amening" to the very controversial things Wright has said. I bet Wright will reveal many hateful and controversial things Obama has said. Wright will truly open up Pandora's box on Obama! It is not that Obama is being weak in denouncing Wright's comments for nothing. He knows he has to walk a fine line especially since Wright has made it internationally known that he has no problem running his mouth!

Obviously, Wright is doing this because he is hurt by Obama's remarks. Remember in the Press conference, he stated that his friends had to remind him of forgiveness and that Obama would not be elected if he had not said what he said. That is a clear indication right there! I think Wright want to provoke Obama in taking a stronger stance against him so he can really hit him hard and tell the world who Obama really is!

Obama is truly in a tight spot---but let me also state this, had Obama NOT put himself in this situation, Wright would not be an issue! Obama only have himself to blame! But it is crystal clear to me that Wright have some current discontent with Obama!

re: Why Wright Doesn't Necessarily Hurt Obama's Shot at the Nomination

realpages — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:10:02 GMT

Romano, if you and the other naive twerps at Newsweek and in the MSM had done their jobs and reported on the Obama/Wright connection when Obama announced for the presidency, then the Democrat Party would not be in the position it is in today. Don't blame this mess on Hillary or rednecks. They are being Hillary and rednecks. If the country had known the facts about Obama and Wright, Obama would have never made it out of the gate in this race. Hell, Obama knew it, that's why he didn't allow Wright to give the invocation at his annoucement. The facts on Wright and Obama where easy to find. They were for sale in the Trininty United Church Store! You got scooped by a guy posting on Youtube in the most important political story since the Florida recount. If you and the MSM had done your real job in a free society, millions of American would not be second guessing their earlier primary votes for Obama and worried that their party was about to nominate a sure loser in the fall. Look in the mirror pal for the real evil-doers in the Wright controversy (when you get mature enough to shave). If and when you do, you will see who the finger of blame and shame should be pointed at.

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powin — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:19:20 GMT

Barack Obama's biography, The Audacity of Hope, inspired by a sermon written by Reverend Wright, has been lauded with praise, as Reverend Wright has been praised for his vitriolic, afrocentrist sermons. . . Dr. Wright's religious diatribes have addressed a handful of the same issues of my former professors of African Studies. Long ago, I had studied under a similarly revered professor, Dr. Maulana Karenga, the originator of Kwanzaa and, a pillar of Afrocentrist debate. Afrocentrism, as I was taught, celebrated "spirituality" and "community" while antithetically, Eurocentrists championed "materialism, money and non-spirituality"In a large west coast university lecture hall, Professor Karenga and I engaged in spirited debate over his support of African female genital mutilation which he heatedly decried as, "hygienic" while his understudy, Dr. Piper, professed that nuclear weapons and AIDS were designed to wipe out black people. Challenged on her assertions, Dr. Piper was also incensed with me . . . Our nation's democratic frontrunner, as I believe, does NOT embrace their non-empirically based, inflammatory rhetoric no more than I do. However, this presidential hopeful, "a devout Christian [who] prays to Jesus every night" has yet to explain how he could tolerate twenty years of divisive speech to over 8,000 men, women and children at the Trinity United Church of Christ. Barack Obama might do so with passion and poise, but will this presidential hopeful do so with painstaking veracity?

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powin — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:19:50 GMT

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vmac — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:24:57 GMT

IF A PASTOR IS KNOWN BY THE COMPANY THEY KEEP!

When the Rev. William Procanick put his hand on the Bible during his sex-abuse trial in Oneida County Court earlier this year, he swore to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth. But as the former Clinton pastor was sentenced Friday to three years in prison for inappropriately touching a 7-year-old girl at his home last March, Judge Michael L. Dwyer said Procanick sacrificed his honesty the day he testified.

Okay, so now that Bill and Hillary Clinton's pastor has been convicted of child molestation, will we see the same furor directed at Hillary that Obama has had to endure these last few weeks?

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vmac — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:29:58 GMT

Reverend Wright is not running for President and the United Church of Christ is not a "Black" Church.

If the news media would focus on issues instead of someone's former pastor. We could get on with these primaries.

The media is so set on making sure a "half-Black" man is not the nominee. Forget the fact that Hillary's campaign manager and husband have been making trade deals with columbia and Dubai. No--focus on Ayers who President Clinton gave Clemency to--but is being tied to Obama for his crimes of 40 years ago when Obama was seven (7) years old!!! Give me a break.

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Debunked — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:39:39 GMT

Looks like Obama may have some issues with so called black leaders and possibly some black voters!. Check out Foxnews.com. Al Sharpton, who I think is laughable, but is respected by many black people---is NOT happy with Obama right now. He apparently don't feel that Obama's response to the verdict of the police officers who killed Sean Bell was sufficient enough. He is quoted as stating Obama was trying to "grandstand in front of white people".

Check out the article

http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/29/report-sharpton-peeved-at-obama-over-response-to-cops-acquittal/

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msjentay — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:50:54 GMT

In my opinion, all of the black "leaders" who've tried to gain the spotlight in the past (those on the level of Sharption) are envious of Obama's success; Wright, Sharpton among others do not have the public support or following that Obama has becuase, we'll they're idiots. Obama (and Michelle) are intellectual powerhouses (just look at their collegiate and post-collegiate careers) and they surround themselves with other "thinkers" unlike the Clintons (has anyone listened to Rendell? Really listened? He's not the brightest bulb.) Anyhow, I think this makes a lot of failed figures jealous. I think this however is good for America because we can finally say 'Sharpton, no one chose you b/c you're a numbskull" and not because he 's black. Maybe it also has something to do with Sharpton's perm?

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yola — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:54:36 GMT

The reason Rev Wright, and Al Sharpton and others blacks are coming out with these stupid statements towards Obama is because they do not consider him all black but because he is bi-racial. Let's be honest here, they knowing that Obama is where he is because of the white vote and they think he is padering to whites. Let's forget the racial remarks and vote for the real issues that is affecting our country right now.

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mhopgood123 — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:02:38 GMT

You are right,it is the media who continues to link Wright with Obama. It is obvious there are mysterious forces at play here. The status quo government we now have doesn't want Obama to be the nominee. They know Hillary will unite the republicans more than anything else. We will never have real change in this country as long as we muddle the waters and not talk about the real issues we are all facing today. It is to the interest of the blue collar working class voters to vote for Obama. He will be their best voice in Washington. McCain will only favor the wealthy, maybe help middle class with too little too late and Clinton will sell her soul to the highest bidder. Talk about a conniving, self-serving politician! Obama with all his flaws(AND WHO ISN'T?)is our best shot at giving this country a much needed new direction. Clinton-McCain-more of the same.

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mhopgood123 — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:08:56 GMT

Adding to the chorus of voices in this blog, I agree with them that many blacks are envious of Obama's career and support from many people. You can almost "see" their envy when you see them commenting about Obama's latest "gaffe". They wished they were Obama. There are many black pundits that just want to bash Obama. One of them is Jonathan Capeheart from the Washington Post, and many others.

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Emanuel — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:20:27 GMT

The conservative media unfairly thrust Wright into the national spotlight with those carefully selected clips of sermons that, when put in full context, were not nearly as horrific as initially thought. Reverend Wright is now on a revenge tour that will culminate with a $10million book deal. He is also taking center stage on every news channel and is fighting back in his own words while loving every minute of it.

If I can say that there's a problem with America, it's with our gullibility. Media pundits are pandering to the undeducated impressionable minds who can easily be manipulated into believing just about anything. In the minds of the educated, Senator Obama has done all he needs to do to distinguish himself from the offensive side of this annoyingly charming Pastor. We need to now focus on the important matters at hand.

We have to remember that a majority of the voting public does not get on websites like newsweek or huffingtonpost to learn about politics. The learn about politics at the barber shop or in the bowling alley. Those of us who read, watch shows like Face the Nation or Meet The Press are in the "elite" circle of the voting public. I only hope that the American public vote based upon policy and character as opposed to superficial traits. How many of us still want to have that beer with George W Bush?

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SueWil — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:37:02 GMT

(The setting is a news conference, somewhere in Indiana. Senator Obama is on stage and has called upon an unnamed, unseen reporter in the back.)

Question: Senator Obama, is it true you attended Rev. Wright's church for over 20 years?

Answer: Yes, that's true. HOWEVER, I want to make one thing perfectly clear -- I attended, but I didn't listen.

Interview over.

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citron16 — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:42:00 GMT

Obama's past is catching up with him! Rev. Wright, Faarahkan, Rezco, Ayers and more that we just found out about in the past few weeks. Obama choose these people as his friends , this shows alot about who Obama really is! Obama is not electable!!! Rev. Wright said Obama is talking like a politition and he speaks like a pastor, Obama says what ever he has to say to get elected. Obama went to that church for 20 years and found nothing wrong with what Wright was preaching and still doesn't. This church has extreeme views and not all black churchs are like this. I think there are alot of African Americans who would never go to Wrights church. All we hear now is people talking about how this has become a racist issue, I don't think it has. Wrights church and his views are racist and because Obama atended this church and calls Rev. his mentor thats the problem!! I think this has hurt Obama's campaign. That is why Clinton is more electable !!! Obama should quit for the good of the democratic party. Clinton can win against McCain in November, and that is what is important now. I slao think Hillary Clinton would try harder than any other president ever has because she would have to prove that a woman can run this country as well or better than any man. Clinton stands for hope for this country!!!!

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powin — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:42:52 GMT

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Emanuel — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:56:16 GMT

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Emanuel — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:50:17 GMT

It's not Obama's job to be monitoring this Pastor guy. Why are we trying so hard to distract ourselves from the serious matters in front of us? We have so many serious issues to deal with. As far as I'm concerned, Obama has handled this pastor situation with class and dignity.

Meanwhile, John McCain has sought the endorsement of a pastor, John Hagee, who is 10 times scarier than that annoying gadfly whizzing around the Obama campaign. John Hagee has said " All hurricanes are acts of God, because God controls the heavens. I believe that New Orleans had a level of sin that was offensive to God, and they are -- were recipients of the judgment of God for that."

In "What Every Man Wants in a Woman", Hagee wrote (Page 14):

Do you know the difference between a woman with PMS and a snarling Doberman pinscher? The answer is lipstick. Do you know the difference between a terrorist and a woman with PMS? You can negotiate with a terrorist.

Only a Spirit-filled woman can submit to her husband's lead. It is the natural desire of a woman to lead through feminine manipulation of the man. The battle of the sexes began in Genesis 3:16, when God said to the woman, "Your craving shall be for your husband and he shall rule over you." In the Art Scroll Tanach Series, author Meir Zolotowitz stated, "Woman's punishment is measure for measure. She influenced her husband and he ate at her command. Her punishment was that she would now become subservient to him."

Why did Saint Paul say, "I do not permit a woman to ... have authority over a man" (1 Tim. 2:12)? It was because it is the natural thing for a woman to try to do. She is, by instinct, a manipulator of the situation. Fallen women will try to dominate the marriage. The man has the God-given role to be the loving leader of the home. [Pages 12-13]

Hagee endorsed McCain on February 27, 2008. In a March 12 article, Mother Jones Washington editor David Corn reported that Parsley had endorsed McCain on February 26 at a campaign rally at which they both appeared. Parsley called McCain a "strong, true, consistent conservative," and McCain referred to Parsley as a "spiritual guide."

Why the double standard? Is Jeremiah Wright right about the particular attack on the Black Churches? I'm also curious at the loving relationship that exists between John McCain and Hillary Clinton's campaign.

I really want to see Washington cleaned out. This upcoming administration must be free of silly distractions and special interest ties. Our next president needs to be highly transparent and straightforward. A continuation of the Bush regime is completely out of the question. A recycling of the Clinton regime is only slightly better. Do you realize that a Bush or Clinton has been in the White House for Chelsea Clinton's entire lifetime?

I hope that the American public votes based upon policy and character as opposed to the superficial issues that have been force fed to us by the media. I'm not going to let things like a candidate's choice of patriotic clothing accessories, or a retired ex-pastor seeking a book deal influence my voting decision.

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citron16 — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:50:57 GMT

Oprah lives in Chicago and doesn't belong to the Trinity church. Even she knows better than Obama !!!

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tjirish34 — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 19:01:25 GMT

As an Obama supporter in Indiana and a wm blue collar worker. Obama does have a hard sell with this demographic. Trying to put a spin on Wright. One could say that Wright and Obama were not as close as media or naysayers have hinted. Reason: Wright sure did not help him Monday and if Obama does lose the nomination. Wright will be partly to blame. Really if Obama does lose the nomination does anyone think he will have a very good relationship with wright afterwards? One wonders how the Obama family and his top campaign mangers were reacting as Wright spoke Monday. Just out: Obama at news conference called some of Wrights comments ridiculous like USA inventing aids and said he was outraged by such comments. Obama said he gave Wright the benefit of doubt but now has been presented an avenue to repudicate Rev Wright more forcefully and rightfully so. Being in Indiana Obama went to a methodist church last sunday that Richard Lugar is a member of. It was suppose to be a secret but some news outlets picked up on it at last minute. He acted like any other member at church.

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TJ21 — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 19:29:54 GMT

I live in Chicago and work with a person who attended that church for 7 years. And what he says is what basically should understand. You can take the good from people and not the bad. If someone speaks of God, than you can embrace that and block out all of the negatives. Once Obama got into politics, he and Wright were at odds. Obama wanted to change things and unite people and Wright thought he was just becoming part of the establishment. So they have been at odds on many views for awhile but Obama still didn't throw him under the bus. All he said was that he didn't agree with his views. That should be enough. Why one persons opinion is a reflection of someone else's really makes no sense. If you trully supported the ideals of Obama, than this wouldn't be an issue. If this what an old pastor says really alters your view of Obama, than you are grabbing at straws and you probably didn't like him in the first place

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bella12 — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:20:23 GMT

The student doesn't stray from his mentor. Obama has used the race card effectively all through the race on those who oppose him. We know where he learned how to do it. Whether it is done quietly and through others as is Barack's M.O. or shouted from the rooftops by Rev. Wright.

He enlisted the all too willing spitting Chris Mathews on several occasions. Does Obama want us to believe that when Pastor Wright was on a roll, and bought his flock to their feet , that he and his wife sat quietly in the pew? It will only be a matter of time until the truth catches up to Barack on this one. Ironically, The Pastor is preaching a message of truth. There is still plenty of discrimination and racism in the world. He may go a little too far but he is a preacher you know. Cut him a little slack. This story wouldn't make the back page of the paper if it wasn't for Barack.

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bella12 — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:36:52 GMT

It's hard to imagine that a Senator who is running for President could think that his being a member of a radical church wouldn't get out. Why didn't he see this coming and why didn't he head it off? Whether Rev. Wright outed Barack with his strongly worded sermons is beside the point. It had to come out. one of the favorite words these days is "vetted", why didn't kerry and Teddy know? why didn't his advisors know? He brings to mind Nixon who thought thing would just go away.

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mariab — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:39:05 GMT

obama is not of the same ilk as rev wright, and rev. wright is too inteligent to know that his appearance at the Press Club was clearly rehensible. Hopefullly, Obama can continue with his message .... the press created this distraction by its portrayal of Rev Wright, but he validated the image. Shame on Rev. Wright!

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mariab — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:40:52 GMT

The

Church of God and Christ is not a radical church. It is one of the most solidly middle class/professional churches in chicago.

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bella12 — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:44:26 GMT

Turns out that Senator Obama is a member of Rev. Wright Church but really didn't know the man. the man who Christened his children and performed his wedding ceremony. As loud as the Rev. Wright is, it seems that he couldn't be oblivious to what he was saying. It won't be long before other member of the church weigh in. That's when the peanut butter is going to hit the fan. It's time to leave the sinking ship. Will Obama do the right thing and get out before he hurts Hillary's chances in november?

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bella12 — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:49:01 GMT

A non-radical church with a radical pastor. How does one define a church. I think it is defined by what it preaches. Are the middle-class/professionals just looking for a little entertainment and Wright took the gig? It's a radical church compared to the norm. A church that preaches against the white establishment . I never knew there was such a church. I thought churches were in the soul saving business.

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bella12 — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:54:10 GMT

GOD DAMN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA! Lat the Obama campaign try to spin that one. That wasn't something Wright said in the last few days either. Obama was hoping this wouldn't see the light of day.

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oneview — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:05:16 GMT

Rev. Wright is definitely a problem for Obama. It's quite simple. If you sit in a church pew and listen to your minister for even a relatively short period of time, you definitely should get a feel for his/her views and approach. Obama is responsible for his choice to continue as a member of this man's congregation. Others will debate and decide the significance of that choice, but to a degree, it will hurt him. To what degree? We will wait to see.

Meanwhile, there is another problem waiting in the wings for Obama and it is his relationship to Bill Ayers. Combined with Rev. Wright, the two could create a critical mass.

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jbtreefrog1 — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:28:28 GMT

Here is what I think about Obama's denunciation of Pastor Wright.

This is to late!!! I will never believe that Obama did not know what

Rev. Wright was about almost 20 years. If he did not know these things

about his Pastor what does that say about his judgments. If he could

not recognize the character of his Pastor of almost 20 years how can

he recognize the characters of others. If his Pastor could deceive Obama

for almost 20 years It tells me that Obama is easily mislead. If I in

my personal life of Faith have had to make decisions about my pastors

and Church affiliation I certainly expect a man like Obama to make

those sort of decisions and judgments. Sorry Senator Obama but your

denunciation of Pastor Wright is way to late and will always seem

like it has come about because you decided to run for President.

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Pica — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:29:01 GMT

First of all -- to the writer who denied the possibility that Mr. Romano could be that young and sensible: I am a full 40ish years older than Romano and I agree with most of what he said. I also ask any church goers of any faith to think back -- were they surprised to find their priest was a pedaphile? Were the church goers surprised to find their pastor had been stealing from them? Was it a surprise to find their minister was a bigamist? Was it a shock to find out their rabbi had been sending sensitive material to the Isreali government? These are all true stories. I hope you all get the point; we are usually quite willing to believe the good we see in each other, particularly the person in whom we've trusted our spiritual lives, our physical lives, our psyche or our children. The "I-told-you-so's" only reveal their own prejudices when they now proudly trumpet that they could tell the truth "the minute I saw the guy."

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jamila1706 — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:03:05 GMT

One thing America fails to understand is what is like to be black. Rev. Wright does not come off in a racist manner; he openly discusses how many black people feel, especially after continuous years of mistreatment. Whenever a black person comes forward and expresses their opinion, we are looked at in a racist manner. Many Americans have not had to opportunity to walk the ground that Rev. Wright has covered, so before anyone crucifies him do the necessary research on why he feels this way.

Obama is the person I hope to see on the ballets come November and if he is not, I don’t plan on voting.

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jonstorm — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:36:52 GMT

Wright Did not Hurt Obama.

Obama Did this To Himself.

If he had thrown Wright to the wolves earlier he would have had gained white voters but lost black voters.

He chose to straddle the fence and have it both ways but Wright is an attention hound and wouldn't shut up.

I actually feel sorry for Obama. He seems like a nice enough guy but he clearly has a lot to learn about politics.

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chandler01 — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:15:56 GMT

Obama has constantly shown himself to be a man of integrity and principle. His stance on the gas tax vacation, which would come at the cost of 300,000 jobs, citizen safety on the roads, and increased profit for oil companies completely supports this.

Obama tells us the truth, no matter how hard it might be to hear it. I would love it if a gas tax vacation could solve our fuel issues, but it will only exaggerate the problems. He doesn't pander to voters like McCain and Clinton.

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Pchukwu — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:19:16 GMT

Our continued pre-occupation with this issue devalues us all. If we were indeed a racially-blind society Rev. Wright comment would have been dismissed long ago. The energy it attracts reflects our deep-rooted problem with racism in America and that simply feeds the sermons of people like Dr. Wright. Hillary and John are running around reminding us that Obama is elitist and cannot connect with the blue-colar whites. Translated they are simply saying that the blue-colar Americans are racist and cannot vote for obama. We all can read between the lines. The real beneficiaries of racial divide are the Republicans and Democrats like the Clintons. The Clintons were always black and of late hispanic. This is as long as they manipulate these groups for their own political gains.

Now that a black man is contesting it is like a slave challenging his master. I want to believe that the Superdalegates would be wise enough not to fall for the Clintons masked-racial games. If they do they might as well forget about Democratic party.

The world is really laughing at us. Look at the enormity of our problems as a nation and the racist media/politicians have redused all of that to Rev Wright. It is as if you were opposed to Dr. wright ,the litmus test,and never sat in his Church you would basically qualify to be President. Do we still wonder how we got George Bush.?This is it. Reduce serious national issues to name-callings like kids and scale through unquestioned and become the president of the most powerful nation on earth.

The blue-colar white Americans must wise up. They are being used as a game by the say-what-they-want-to-hear politicians. Democrats must either stand up against all of this trivialities or have this party mortally wounded. The kitchen-sink politics of the Clintons will doom the party. This -better-the- Clintons-than-others kind of politics is injurious to the entire system. Potential Hispanic candidates watch out.

Peter Chukwu.

Los Angeles.

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hifiman — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:34:58 GMT

I would not be to surprised if we found our Wright was paid by Clinton or some of her rich friends to sabotage Obama. She seems awfully quiet about it and when Hillary is quiet that usually means she is up to no good. I do not care what Wright says as he is just another spot light idiot. He kind of reminds me of Hillary as he is only out for himself. I think Obama did a great job today denouncing him and lets face it Obama ca not control Wright or what he says like Hillary cant control what Bill says . We live in a country of free speech that sometimes work for us or against us. What I wish was controled is the Media and their way of spinning things to one side or another. This has been the worst I have seen the media outlets. The only thing that will stop them is for people to stop tuning in to all the garbage the media spins out of control. I am for Obama but whoever wins I would like to see it done on issues that are important. With our sinking economy, gas prices going through the roof, our housing market and war it seems all we hear and read about is Obama's precher, flag pins and Bosnia. If we tell the media enough is enough by boycotting their papers and new broadcast which we can now is more like a gossip magazine maybe the important issues that face all of us as a nation can become important again. The media as even put race as a major issue. The job of President of the United States of America is to important and should be treated as such. Get to know each others canidate and get to know their polocies and ideas and vote from your heart, soul and mind. Do not let the media vote for you. Just my 2 cents worth and probably worth every penny.

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olderwiser — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:40:05 GMT

Wright, though more educated than Fallwell and Robertson, has fallen to their level. Wright's high point was Friday night with Bill Moyers. Had he shut up then, everybody could go home and get back where they were before he made the G--D----America speech. But no. He turns out to be a nut, an egotistical and twisted nut. Any pastor whose church member is running for president who takes the stage and uses it the way he has against his own member should be de-frocked. Whether these have been great and intelligent and complicated religious treatises, or the ramblings of a nut, the clear import of them has been to stick a spear in the life of the man whose life he is obligated to elevate. The only message that I can get out of the compendium of what this man has said to a whole nation in these sermons and rantings is that he wishes for his "boy" to get back in his pew and quit being so uppity as to try and outshine his spiritual mentor. I compliment Obama for not telling Wright to shove his misused bible where the sun don't shine. Obama is truly a good man and towers above this tinhorn preacher who deserves a much smaller church with bad acoustics.

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olderwiser — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:44:15 GMT

This was worse than, say, Billy Graham telling a stadium full of people that Kennedy, Nixon, Johnson, Carter, Reagan, Bush, Clinton and Bush, that they all ate bird droppings and barked at the moon.

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olderwiser — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:45:54 GMT

Well, maybe one or two of them did, but certainly not all of them.

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olderwiser — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:51:36 GMT

Hifiman, I don't think that the Clintons paid Wright the symbolic thirty pieces of silver to do this, but they do owe him, say, thirty really expensive colored glass windows for his church building for the damage that he has done to their competitor.

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BJT8337 — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:33:28 GMT

I respect Obama because most people in his position or in a lesser position, having seen their dreams being threatened would have thrown Wright under the bus in a heartbeat. There is truly something to be said about "loyalty" and Obama personifies what it means to stand by one who does not stand up for you when the chips are down. Although Obama could have ameliorated this situation long ago, he persevered and refused to give into public and pundit misperceptions about the man Obama is. If his decision was truly political, he could have taken a more expedient route and put this issue behind him long ago. This is the measure of the man and the next President that Obama is.

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Integrity first and foremost — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 02:18:46 GMT

Well the Daily News is reporting that there is a link: Barbara Reynolds, an avid Clinton supporter, "organized" the National Press Club event. If MSNBC or any reporter for that matter cares about the truth, then they will now follow Bill Bradley's suggestion that this be investigated (why Rev. Wright spoke out now). I'm so sick and tired of everyone beating up on Obama while letting Hill off the hook no matter what, that I just sent him more money. Every time that wit*h starts something, that's what we do. And we'll support him all the way to the White House.

I started out neutral about Hill even though I knew how polarizing she is. Now I suspect many of us practically hate her. Obama has a much better chance of picking up more voters after she is gone than she ever will. And, by the way, why aren't people asking why she isn't closing the deal? She started with every advantage: money, high ratings, ex-president to campaign for her and name recognition. I suppose everyone just wants to race bait. How else to explain it?

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GTX13 — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 02:45:51 GMT

...Look ! Now, all Newsweek's Puppets like Andrei Romanu has to reconsider the Obama's character ! Too late ! Their judgement was so stupid in the beginning ! They were not seen Obama has cheated the American people shamelessly ! They were unable to discover the real Obama because they all times practice a prostitution in the journalism, just for couple of...silver coins ! As Judas, the ancient uncle...of a former Clinton's cabinet member ! That's why everybody receives what deserve most ! A nasty blow !!

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Miguelito — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 05:22:06 GMT

El decir que el Pasto J. Wright Jr. es un fiel ejemplo de la Teologia de la Liberacion, es el desconocer completamente los fundamentos cristianos de la Fuerza Espiritual de la Teologia de la Liberacion.

El vestir trajes caros y "elegantes" y conducir autos europeos ultimo modelos y decirse ser representante de la Teologia de la Liberacion en una averracion, un insulto a los grandes guias espirituales que construyeron esa revelacion biblica del Nuevo Testamento.

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alexblack — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 05:45:20 GMT

So, the Democrats will choose to nominate an unelectable candidate (based upon having shown horrible judgment in who he chooses to bring closest to him, a razor-thin resume, and revealing himself as just another politician who is willing to distort his oppenents words), because it would make them look politically incorrect, and racially insensitive. Sounds like justice to me....

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Galasso — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 07:37:47 GMT

As much as I disagree with and don't trust Obama, he certainly does not deserve the media torture that is currently suffocating his campaign. It is testimony to the shallowness of the press and the TV media that they have placed entertainment above journalism. The only time Wright was cogent and calm was when he was being interviewed by the oldest most boring, radical left wing journalist still alive, Bill Moyers. Moyers' interview style and sense of dread about everything in America gives one the sense of a casket salesman contending with the high cost of dying. That seemed to have a calming effect on Wright but the interview didn't make very much of a splash and finding a channel with Bill Moyers on it requires some patience. Switch to Wright after he transmogrified into a minstrel show on steroids and speed and his spectacular howling tap dance for his own amusement and that's all we see of him. The Press and the TV media are the most powerful instiututions in the country at the present time. And they are not elected. We did not choose them - they chose us. They know exactly which buttons to push in order to effect behavioral change in candidates and influence changes in voter selections. Whether they do it intentionally or not is unimportant. It just seems that they - like Wright - do it for their own amusement.

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naysayer — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:15:42 GMT

You have got to be kidding me talking about the "democrats nominating an unelectable candidate (based upon having shown horrible judgment in who he chooses to bring closest to him" ) Lets look at who the Clinton's have brought close to them? Let's talk about Franjo Tudhman who should have been tried as a war criminal why is it that after President Clinton's re-election, Tudjman travels not to Hague to be tried as a war criminal but to Walter Reed Hospital in Washington to have his cancer treated?

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austria2 — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:11:08 GMT

Let us see, Andrew. But remember, the most dangerous enemy is the enemy within. If the fight is real, Wright knows a lot about Obama, his life, weaknesses, sins and even the true reason he joined his church. Obama said he is a member of the church since 1992. That was the year he married Michelle. I read previously that he said he is a member of the church for 20 years. Earlier in his campaign, he said he is a Christian since he was young.

This exchange may not end, but may end his hope. He needs more time prove himself.

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what? — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:55:53 GMT

Have you done any research into Wright's past? His relationship with Obama? You worked with him - did you read his book? The craziest propaganda yet:

"In the end, then, Wright won't transform Obama into more electable general-election candidate or a friendlier top-of-the-ticket pick for downballot pols in contested blue-collar districts. We knew that a long time ago. But at this point, he could very well make it harder--fairly or unfairly--for the party bosses to choose Clinton instead. Talk about moving in mysterious ways."

What are you thinking?