(CNN) - Barack Obama's Chicago minister, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, is under fresh scrutiny, after an ABC News report Thursday shed light on some of his controversial sermons.
In one delivered last December, Wright argues Hillary Clinton's road to the White House is considerably easier than Barack Obama's because of his skin color.
"Hillary was not a black boy raised in a single parent home. Barack was," Wright says in a video of the sermon posted on YouTube.
"Barack knows what it means to be a black man living in a country and a culture that is controlled by rich white people. Hillary! Hillary ain't never been called a 'nigger!' Hillary has never had her people defined as a non-person," a fiery Wright also says.
Wright, who retired from his post earlier this year, also is seen saying in the video, "Who cares about what a poor black man has to face every day in a country and in a culture controlled by rich white people?"
Wright's sermon shortly after the September 11, 2001 terrorism attacks is also under scrutiny, during which he said America had brought on the attacks with its own practice of terrorism.
"We bombed Hiroshima, we bombed Nagasaki, and we nuked far more than the thousands in New York and the Pentagon, and we never batted an eye," he says. "We have supported state terrorism against the Palestinians and black South Africans, and now we are indignant. Because the stuff we have done overseas has now brought right back into our own front yards. America's chickens are coming home to roost."
Obama and Wright have long been close. Obama has been a member of Wright's church since his days in law school, and Obama's bestselling book, The Audacity of Hope, takes its title from one of Wright's sermons. Wright also married the Obamas and baptized their two children.
But Obama has long maintained he is at odds with some of Wright's sermons, and has likened him to an "old uncle" who sometimes will say things he doesn't agree with. He has also specifically denounced Wright's 9/11 comments.
An Obama campaign spokesman also said Thursday the Illinois senator "deplores divisive statements whether they come from his supporters, the supporters of his opponent, talk radio, or anywhere else."
UPDATE: Speaking with the Pittsburgh Tribune Review, Obama said, "I profoundly disagree with some of these statements."
"Here is what happens when you just cherry-pick statements from a guy who had a 40-year career as a pastor. There are times when people say things that are just wrong. But I think it's important to judge me on what I've said in the past and what I believe," he also said.
– CNN's Susan Roesgen contributed to this report
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Oh, boy!!! Can't wait for the Obama haters to start blogging!!!!!!!
Obama needs to put as much distance between him and this fool as possible. What an idiot this guy is. It's like he's stabbing Obama in the back. Deliberately eviscerating his chances to become president.
And this is news... why?
His church is a major part of his emotions and psychology. If he is elected to the Presidency, Obama's background will play a large role in the future of our country - no way around it.
SURE....Now after we see Hillarys Tax Records, Earmarks, and HER Pastor THEN we will care.
Obama you have it MADE. They can't tear you down so they HAVE to go after ANYTHING and EVERYONE near you.
Obama needs to give a thorough explanation of why this nut is his spiritual leader. Not a statement, but a press conference or a speech, nothing less!
Get ready for a political hurricane now this race and gender thing is combined with religion.
This is rich! Soon Obama's dog will be under scrutiny for digging in the neighbor's yard. Do we really care what this man had to say several years ago?
What does Barack Obama's minister have to do with anything, CNN? Why are you using editorial policy to attempt to affect the outcome of this election? Yes, that is what you are doing. Did this come from the Clinton camp, too? It has already be exposed that they are feeding you and other news organizations with "stories." You should be ashamed.
Despicable that a man who preaches hate, anti-semitism and racism can be the mentor of a candidate for the presidency of the United States. If just a few more things like this come to light, I don't see how Obama can possibly be competitive, let alone win, in November. If Obama is elected, I will vote Republican for the first time since I became eligible to vote in 1954.
The truth finally comes out. I applaud CNN for finally reporting the negatives about OBAMA rather then just the positives.
That is just the beginning of what this guy believes about America.
Here we go....let the games and name calling begin......however on a better note I read an article on Obama's mum which is so touching ..who she was and what she did ..I wonder why Barack does not refer to her..she was a poverty fighter in her deeds and a strong woman, ..God bless her , and no matter how this election turns out .she will be proud of her son......White America is increasing making Black America claim Barack as their own ..but guys remember he is who is he because of a strong mother who worked across racial lines all her life..black, white , asian .....
And to Nancy Pelosi , after seeing Clinton and Obama in the Senate floor , i believe they can be a dream ticket ...remember they are politicians after all!!
Wright's racist comments go to the very heart of Obama's character. How could anyone CHOOSE to listen to this man for twenty years? How could any right-thinking person call someone like Wright their mentor?This goes far deeper than a surrogate misspeaking. Obama's soul has been nurtured for 20 years on this man's hatefilled rhetoric. This has made up my mind for sure- if he gets the nomination I am staying home on election day. AND CNN needs to give this story as much coverage as they would if it came from Hillary Clinton's minister..
This is old, old news...long denounced and rejected by Obama himself...
Hmmm...no coincidence that Gerry Ferraro had a tizzy this week, right?
C'mon...even Hillary supporters have to accept that the tone and timbre of this campaign smacks of a republican campaign.
If we're NO better than that...then why the heck bother at all? When you win at all costs...you generally win nothing. No respect. No progress. No friends.
Just enemies and people you've wronged. If that's progress...then I'm leavin' the country.
didn't see much controversy here. maybe a good helping of truth.
The minister is retired. Can we move on to something else please!
Where's CNN's news report besides Ticker?
The Rev. is ABSOLUTELY right!
What a nut-job. Obama, you need to step up and dismiss this guy from your campaign ... his comments go against everything you tout in your platform. If Ferraro has to go for her comments, Wright has to go for his. You guys have gone tit-for-tat ... turnabout is the only fair thing to do.
Obama/Sibelius '08
I hope this gets as much attention from the press as Ferraro's comments did. I notice you are still running that, gotta keep it going. Put the pom poms down and run the news as it should be.
Is Rev. Wright running on the ballot. Stick to the issues. This is just one more example of CNN, MSNBC and other media who will dig up dirt to and call it news. Its no secret that Obama does not hold any of this lunatics views so why even bring it up. No doubt the Clinton campaign dugg this up.
This is one of OBAMA's friends ("uncle").......it's a scary thought that he could be president with friends like these. Don't be fooled, racism is not always white against black. Vote for Hillary or John McCain.
Ummm, who cares? Let's get to the issues, people.
We could spend all day every day for the next seven years talking about who knows which person who said something horrible.
This is about the candidates... this is about the next President of America.
Apparently Obama isn't too upset about his pastor's views otr comments since he has been attending this church for more than 20 years!
And yet, Obama has gone to this minister's church for 20 years and given thousands of dollars to his ministry. That is a tacit agreement with the teachings of this minister. This is not a few random comments from a curmudgeonly uncle, but a steady stream of philosophy of anti-american venom. No wonder Michelle has a hard time being proud of America. In my family if an uncle made these kind of comments at a family gathering, he probably wouldn't be invited to future gatherings. Also, If Ferraro's comments caused her to seperate from the Clinton campaign, why isn't Obama seperating himself from this racist? There are literally thousands of churches in the Chicago area Obama could attend, yet he choses to align himself with this bigot.
I cant understand this, Ferraro says what she says and it racist, the you listen to this guy and its 'fiery'. PLEASE, that is the most RACIST speech I have heard in some time! Obama's mentor lol. Better re think your vote. And shame on you CNN for not being able to say what it is, not fair to American people not fair reporting, biased, because you know what, it racist and people need to know that, especially when It has to do with someone who could be potentially running our country
the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.....
Apparently Obama isn't too upset about his pastor's views or comments since he has been attending this church for more than 20 years!
I wonder what the Obama supporters will say about this one. After all, his religious minister and influence is a close friend of minister Farrakon's. Do they realize Obamas attendance in this church for the last 20 years does influence his decisions and his mind? I'm sure they will whine that it is just one more Clinton attack. If they would have listen for the last few months, this was all out there for them to hear and read. Obama is not the man he claims to be and the influence in his life is not so color blind as he claims.
THE MEDIA IS MAKING THIS PRIMARY ABOUT RACE. Shame on you CNN and other news stations for continuing to throw the gasoline on the fire only to boost your ratings!
Mr. Wright's comments are true. All that he is stating is that Mr. Obama does not fit the mold of traditional political figures. I may not share his very same views, but can agree with his sentiment.
Hillary campaign please let old dogs die and get on with the campaign. There is noting new about what he said several months ago. Hillary either you get on with the race or get out.
June is way to late. Come on Michigan. You had a chance. You blew it. Grow up and get over it.
How is this relevant to Obama's campaign?
This has nothing to do with Obama being president.
If this was the case, there are endless questionable people surrounding Clintons and McCain that we can mention!!
He can say whatever he wants, it is a free country. Besides, he is not directly involved in the campaign. I am so disappointed in CNN for putting these topics in the forefront, personally, I think it is the media that is fueling this racism. Cut it out! Please report the issues and leave the nonsense out of this. Thanks
Media is going to make a big deal out of this. So what. It's a guy's minister...and even Barack has admitted he's not the most loyal attendee.
Scary that Obama has been listening to and being inspired by this man's ideology for 20 Years!!!!
Who's being racist now!!!
I would like to see Senator Obama have to comment on his church affiliation the same way that Mitt Romney had to explain his Mormon beliefs. For 20 years he has listened to the hate preached by his pastor, let's put some pressure on to hear "why" he joined, listened and funded this racist church.
I suport Barack and will continue to support Barack.
His pastor's comments are distasteful and not in keeping with the christian spirit. However I will not judge the man by his Pastor's comments. I have close friends who hate Jews. We argue alot about that. Because I don't hate Jews.
But they was been my friends far 20+ years. I will notlet one lapses of judgement ruin a otherwise good friendship.
PEOPLE CAN AGREE TO DISAGREE
MY 2 CENTS
After reading today's Wall Street Journal article on this subject, I am considering voting for McCain if Obama is the democratic nominee. It will be the first time in my life that I vote republican.
Well then it's a good thing his ex-pastor isn't running for president. Moving along....
Senator Obama has called this man his spiritual advisor and mentor. He has attended this church for the last 20 years. The Rev Wright advocates Africa as the homeland for the members of his church. He blames all of the problems of African Americans on white America. He advocates a black separatist agenda. How do you attend a church and listen to this man for 20 years if you disagree with his thinking?He has said this man influenced him. Sorry, but denouncing some of his statements now doesn't ring true. I can just imagine the outcry if Hillary Clinton attended a church for 20 years and the pastor advocated that all of the country's problems were caused by African Americans. Senator Obama's stand, at the least, is hypocritical.
Please Obama people say Rev. Wright is our hope just like Obama. The person who said God Damm America instead of God Bless America. Maybe this is where Mrs. Obama got her teaching. In any event, whites have been called many things as well by blacks. It goes both ways. Are blacks going to apologize for killing UNC student? Lets don't bring out every ugly details of what each race has done to each other. Focus on issues, and let the better person prevail. Obama should not bring in Jesse Jackson, Sharpton and Wright into the team and should sever his ties with them if he is going to represent all people not just blacks. Hillary should stop apologizing to blacks. It is not her comment and she should stay the course. Obama will eventually die from his and his own friends' comments.
There is always an appropriate way to speak truth. Black people in America have been at the bottom for hundreds of years through no fault of their own. To be born black in this country is a burden. The USA is one of the best places to live in the world but it is not perfect. There is a scripture in the bible that states "do you hate me because I tell you the truth,"?
There has always been an arrogance in this country that our way of doing things are the best and most right. Believe it or not we are not always right and can't make the rest of the world jump to our every whim. No matter your cicumstances in America just add black to it and its worst. EX: poor, sick, unemployed, legal issues, no health insurance, uneducated, etc
I love and respect all people. I judge you based on your actions and character. Power and priviledge are sometimes abused and that history lies with the community of people who have always run this country.
Its time for a change!!!Lets elect someone who can relate to all disenfranchised people, no matter their race.
Thank you and have a blessed day
I am tired of these divisive tactics (old politics as usual!). The Democrats don't need this nor does our country. It is time for both Barack and Hillary to make a forceful statement that demands that their henchmen stop making comments about race and gender. They are irrelevent. I want to hear substantive information on policy, not whether someone is black or female. I hold Hillary and her campaign most responsible for this type of rhetoric. And these old methods, in part, are responsible for this county's downward spiral. If these divisive tactics continue, we will be playing right into the Republican's hands!
This is a distraction that has been denounced. The main question is where are Hillary Clintons joint tax returns for the past 6 years??
He is just like your old uncle who sometimes says things that are off the wall...just like Gerry Ferraro. Both elderly and both with fiery opinions and tempers. Take it with a grain of salt. Wright is not on the payrole or a fundraiser. (BTW, Wright never said her path to the White House was easy. He commented on the obstacles that faced Obama.) As I said with her, you can't judge these candidates by every word uttered by someone who knows them. As I also said with Ferraro, I don't care a whole lot about these things. My concerns are with the candidates and what THEY say on issues.
You need to show the public the video of Rev. Wright that Jon Stewart showed on his program last night. It is more offensive, in my opinion, than the one you have listed.
Right, he's loopy and retired. We get it, obama's already denounced the statements, as well as similarly divisive statements. Story over.
The "old uncle" analogy makes sense, because the Reverend is like family to the Obamas.
When John McCain's mother made offensive comments about Mormons last year, nobody expected McCain to disown his own mother.
I never expected Hillary Clinton to "fire" Geraldine Ferraro- I just thought she should have been quick to publicly rebuke her.
So Obama is "at odds with some of Wright's sermons"? Shouldn't he "denounce" and "reject" them? Oh that's right, he denounced Wright's 9/11 comments made nearly 7 years ago but Wright remains his spiritual advisor and pastor of his "unashamedly black" church to this day.. I think I'd feel better about it if Obama denounced his white-hating racist Rev. Jeremiah Wright and his racist church and returned to his early Muslim roots. After all, Islam is a respected religion which millions of people embrace. I have never understood Obama's distancing himself so forcefully from Islam. Just recently a second Muslim was elected to Congress, a sign of religious tolerance in our nation. One last thought, since it is illegal to promote any political agenda in a tax-exempt organization (church, school, etc.), shouldn't Wright's church lose it's tax-exempt status?
OOPs, I guess CNN made a mistake in the name White as above, when it is actually Wright. This guys is anything but right.
I think this incident has Barack between a rock and a hard place. On one side, I don't know why the media or anyone would be attacking Rev. Wright for just preaching his viewpoints. Obama has already said he doesn't agree with it, what else do you want. On the other side, Obama could just reject AND denounce what Rev. Wright is saying, but in my view, how could you reject someone who has had a profound impact on your life. Rev. Wright married Barack and Michelle, and has been a close friend for 20 years. Even if they say some crazy things now and again, could any of you just cast away a friend and reject everything they say, simply from pressure from the media? I know I couldn't!
Obama Richardson 08!!!!!!
So, I saw a similar story on ABC's Web site; I'll just re-post my comments here:
My closest friend is Indian and holds many of the same views as Mr. Wright. For example, he believes the U.S. orchestrated 911 and so on. We have argued on many occasions over what I consider his ridiculous claims. Yet, we remain very close friends. I am a veteran and a patriot but I am not blinded by my patriotism. We need to understand that Wright's thoughts and remarks are his to have and make. That is the beauty of living in the U.S. These remarks do not provide insight into Senator Obama's own thoughts. Perhaps he has had a few arguments of his own with Mr. Wright.
I am confused. Can someone explain to me the relevance of this information? What does this have to do with the economy, health care, gas prices, or ending the war in Iraq?
He already said he is like an "old uncle" who says things that at times you do not agree with. You can't erase your relatives.
Enough with the crazy surrogates. Let me know when you guys at CNN want to discuss the real issues, I'll tune back in then.
It appears that CNN will do whatever they can to ensure that McCain and Hilliary end up running . This is the pits.
Senator Obama has been a member for 20 years and is still a member of this church. This minister is toxic. How can any serious political candidate get away with attending, but even worse making donations to, a congregation that supports this kind of hate?
Show the video that Jon Stewart played last night on his show. It gives the public the truth about the minister's views on America.
Rev. White is an "old uncle." Geraldine Ferraro's comments are "patently absurd." Obama needs to work on his consistency.
In all fairness, let's get out the speeches of Revs. Hagee and Parsley, two McCain supporters so that we can hear the rantings of wild eyed ministers (e.g. we need to nuke Iran to get at the anti-Christ). And let's find out where Clinton's pastor is now...how about in jail. Come on CNN, ABC, if you're going to start down this road, let's really do the job.
is he going to denounce and reject him? He will lose votes for having such a vitriolic and hate filled "SPIRTUAL ADVISOR" and yes he no longer is obama spiritual advisor, but he was for 20 years. I have never doubted Obama was a christen, now I just doubt as to the KIND of christen he is.
This is old news.
Here come the hate from Billary supporters trying to tie this to Obama, even though he has rejected and denounced these statements.
WOW! This is not a surrogate, a supporter, someone you can fire and get rid of or replace. This man is Barack Obama's spiritual advisor at the "Christian" church has been attending for the past 20 years. His hatred is obvious. When will America open their eyes to the reality of Barack. Obama will now try to distance himself from this man, but you can't distance youself from the teaching of your beloved church from the past 20 years, can you? Dear Lord, what have you all done?
The fact that Obama attended this church for 20 years, was married there and had his children baptized there says a lot about him and his beliefs. Most people would leave the church if they were offended by their minister's blantant racism, Anti Americanism and Anti Semitism. Obama has done just the opposite. This hateful, disgusting person is Obama's mentor and is one of the most influential people in his life. Do you people really want to elect this man as our President?
And this is the person who will give our next president spiritual guidance? The hate in this man for whites and country is disturbing.
Barack Obama has spent 20 years listening to his pastor. I am sure he is influenced at least partially by what his pastor has been preaching.
Michelle Obama told that she is truly proud of America for the first time in her adult life seeing the wins Obama has been having. I think we can trace the source of this to their pastor's centiments.
On fair grounds, I think Obama ought to distance himself from this guy. Such vitriol has no place in our civil society, regardless from whose mouth it comes!
I have seen the entire video and there is nothing that he said that was wrong. The guy was actually telling the truth. Sad as it is, that is reality of the country we live in. His words are just not good for the political spin of today.
Here we go again! When someone sheds light in any way negative to the Obama campaign, they say "oh, we don't like that, no matter who says it", wink, wink, but the Clintons are bad and dirty. Come on people, WAKE UP!!! Also leave it to MoveOn.org to divide the democrats by playing against others on the same team. I thought the Democrates pride themselves on being inclusive and having a bit of common sense.
Even I know this is a non-story. Mostly because it's true. I'm not black and the country is controlled by white people. As for 9/11, he's right on: you play with matches and you'll get burned.
But I'm still going to milk this and demand that Sen. Obama not only denounce these comments, but drop out of the race. This is sort of divisiveness is not what we want when I go up against McCain as the nominee, which we all know I'm entitled to.
The fact that this minister is in no way affiliated with Obama's campaign should not be lost on people who will inevitably choose to ride this story for days/weeks/months.
OK, the last sentence says: he deplores divisive statements whether they come from his supporters, the supporters of his opponent, talk radio or anywhere else.
Enough said. Move on.
Can we PLEASE have the MSM start demanding Clintons' PAST tax returns and the list of donors to the Clinton library so we can see IF she is in anyone's pocket or debt.
Do the people of PA deserve to know that the royal family of Saudi Arabia – you know, the country where most of the 9/11 hijackers come from, the country that has PUBLIC BEHEADINGS, where women are not even allowed to drive a car or even get a job without her husband's permission – donated $10M to the Clinton Library.
Obama released his tax returns; Obama released his earmarks. Where are Clinton's???
Go ahead and keep burying the real stories that the American people care about. It's too bad only one network is fair and balanced. That's why CNN's ratings are as low as Rev. Wrights comments.
What a lie. Obama looked up to this guy. Otherwise, he wouldnt have named his book after the guy's sermon. Racism goes both ways. And, sadly, it isn't going to go away because we have a black president. My advice is to vote 'none of the above'.
Is this a surrogate war? This old sermon was from 2001. These dumb democratic identity attacks will end up putting the Republicans back into the White House for another 8 years.
Yes,job well done CNN.Is that the only one? look for more to pull down Obama.continue ........Clinton Network News
ok wake up out there do you still want obama in the white house? if hillary minister had said these thing's obama would be haveing a fit,
I thought there wasn't a religon a test, where would I get such a foolish idea?
You can be friends with someone and still disagree with their politics.
It took 2 days of other media to pound ths for CNN to pick up..Deplorable..THis man has been with Obama for 20 years..As a catholic, when they criticized Kerry here at my church I left..WHy hasnt Obama??
With all this focus on race, gender and devisive surrogate comments that do not reflect the candidates, we have lost track of the important issues.
This election is turning into a circus.
..and this is news.. why? Come on CNN..
This man is not involved in any way with Obama's campaign, and clearly does not embody the spirit if unity that has been an integral part of the campaign for change since day one. This is like reporting that his mothers friends daughters cousins uncle once said something divisive..
Again.. CNN.. responsible journalism beckons..
My pastor says things I dont agree with as well as most pastors. I 'm just really sorry the old politics is showing is head in a race thats really cut and dry. Obama is in the lead so he should be the candidate for the Democratic party. Lets call this game off. Most americans like myself are tired of hearing the finger pointing. The sooner this is over the better, so we can get with america's business.
Karl Rove playbook tactics don't care how old or how many times these things are denounced. The game is to try to tear down your opponents electibility with fear. They are trying to destroy Obama as a candidate through a loony surrogate.
WHO CARES
I also hear a high-school friend has doesn't like apple pie! And a lady who bumped into him at a bookstore didn't buy the magazine she was reading! Also, his old barber doesn't return phone calls in a timely fashion!
Really, people? REALLY?
Didn't ABC also report on the reverend Wright expresing some outragious things about America? Is CNN doing a screening of some sort for the sake of possible minor age or patriotic readers?
Is this the way things are going to be during the slow-down of the campaigning leading up to the Pennsylvania primary? 'Let's see, now.....nothing nasty coming out of the Obama or Clinton camp....I know let's report about some wrongful things said by Obama's retired preacher.'
Come on, CNN. This isn't effective reporting. Senator Obama has already said, and you have already reported, that he does denounced many of Reverand White's stances.
Quit trying to stir up the racial issue.
Interesting...this has been known for the past year, and you are just now reporting on it....once again, proves how bias the media has been.
I'm waiting for Hillary and her supporters to demand that Obama "DENOUNCE and REJECT" Wright's comments just like she did Ferraro's comments. Oh wait, she never did that. My bad. She simply said "I don't agree with".
I am waiting to hear anyone from the media ask why Obama stayed in a church all those years that preached all that hatred and racism. I think he must have the same views,or he would've left long ago. I can think of no other reason for staying. Stop treating him like a rock star.He is running for President , not auditioning for the Rolling Stones. I'm an Independent, and I can tell you I will not vote for Obama. The public needs to know a lot more about this guy! He needs to be asked some touch question. He calls for change, but It's still not clear what his changes will be. Maybe he will ask his minister.
Gosh. I am getting so sick of the back and forth. This is getting so ugly! I don't agree with Wright's statements and don't agree with Ferraro's statements. I am an Obama supporter and frankly Wright's statements make him look bad.
I would like to encourage everyone to not let these statements affect your vote. If you're a Clinton supporter, don't let Ferraro's comment change your mind and if you're an Obama supporter, don't let Wright's comments get to you. And if you're a McCain supporter, don't let that priest, what's his name again?
Afterall, we all have friends, love ones and supporters who we care for dearly but may not agree with all of their sentiments. I don't agree with all my husband's sentiments.
Now if Obama and Clinton are echoing the statements themselves, that's another story.
I hope we move away from all this. It's ugly and I couldn't even watch CNN last night or this morning. From Ferraro, Spitzer, Wright etc. Let's move on please!
This "old uncle" (as referred to by Obama) seems to have played an important part in Obama's life. I wonder, after having heard Michelle Obama stating that it was first time she was proud of this country ( I guess because of the support the Obama campaign is receiving), coupled with the rantings of this minister, is not a louder statement of what Obamas truly feel about our country. That is not to say that Obama's minister doesn't make a few good points but I truly question the impact of the man that married the Obamas, baptized their kids, lectured and preached to Obama since law school could somehow not impart the hateful rhetoric this guy, and Louis Farrakhan (the minister's daughter and the minister celebrated with an award in January) spew forth. Race most definitely is a factor in this race but it is unfortunate that racial bias is too – in both camps.
It's about time the Media exposed this story. This preacher has been Obama's spiritual adviser and mentor for 20 years. Talk about judgment!
WHY is this coming up again? Is the media doing this just to balance the foolishness from Geraldine? This was more than a month ago. Senator Obama has already addressed this. Can YOU, the media, keep the focus on more substanative issues. We, the public, want to know what the candidates will do about things that MATTER: economy, healthcare, immigration, security, etc. When the candidates denounce, repudiate, or reject the foolish comments of others LET IT GO.
The media should stop trying to fuel the flames of foolishness.
Sandra
Tyler, TX
It's good that Obama came out and denounced Wright's comments immediately. I understand that he denounced them immediately after they were made. Obviously due to his own background (White mother, Black father, Asian sister), he is inclusive when it comes to the issue of race and unity.
Who has not heard thier minister same something that might be offensive too them. Does, that make you in agreement with the minister's comment. Rev. Jeremiah White like all americans has the right of freedom of speech. As well as all the members of any church have the freedom of agreeing or disagreeing, with comments made by thier church leaders. Barak Obama, Hilliary Clinton and John McCain are not responsible for the personal beliefs of thier ministers. Give these presdential hopefuls the benefit of respecting thier ministers right of speech, without adopting thier every belief.
What this Pastor White said is very very wrong and not helpful to our current democratic nominee but at the same time this pastor is not working for Obama's campaign and he not a chief fundraiser like.....
I know that covering substantive issues relevant to the voters does not help the news media market in the ratings, however, whether we are talking about comments made by Geraldine Ferraro or Rev. Jeremiah White, they should be mentioned, not proliferated over numerous news cycles unless the particular comment is germain to the issues that matters to most Americans.
So what? What did he say that isn't correct? Did Obama say these things? No he didn't. Everything he said was true....Besides, isn't this yesterday's news?
why are we still talking about this?????this was out there since december.the clinton campaign already said no comments.so what is the purpose of this cnn???????????.both campaigns was on the verge of putting all this racist stuff behind them,and here you go bringing this up cnn.stop trowing wood into the fire..
do the members of a catholic church whose priest is accused of molesting young boys, have to bear any resposibility for the crime? when is it wrong for a black man or any minority to say the the playing field is not level? all these industrial prison system being built by " rich white people" are meant to make money of the incarceration of minorities instead of spending that money to better the living standards of these same people. geralsine ferraro's comment wouldn't have created this uproar if she was a first time offender. she made the same statement in the 80's during her run as a v.p. come on people let be real about these things, and as we all know, we can only be cured from this racist tendencies if we acknowledged its existence in our society. thankfully i am an african and can always go back home and regard myself as a "majority", but will never look down on any"minority' on my continent.
I am an Obama supporter. However I want Obama to take a firm stand and denouce in STRONG terms about the anti-American and divisive rehtoric from Wright publicly and in the media. This is very important to keep this campaign moving forward.
If CNN does not put my comments, then it shows they are pushing Hillary as their candidate. My comment is that this is more of the divisive politics of fear and trying to destroy Obama's character. I remember when Obama denounced this weeks ago. To bring it back is a dirty trick. I am not swayed or scared and I am white. OBAMA '08!
is this the person who will inspire him in his time of need while in the white house then good help us, this is a racist and radial institution and he is a closet radical who continues to make bad judgement like rezko= racketeeteer, slum lord, william ayers= radical terrorist, rev jeremiah wright= racist, mentor, audacity of hope?
boy what do we know about these people besides a good speech wake up people b4 its tooo late. michelle radical thesis, i can see why she could not be proud of america with this rev as a mentor and they stayed for 20 yrs they must enjoy and agree with this behavior gave 20,000 to church last year would have the rev by his side when he announced that he would run for president of the united states but knew he was controversitial he did not want this to be exposed too soon maybe after the election hmmmmmmmmmmm.
america has been hynotized by a closeted racist and radical i thought we were smarter than that .
Another indication that for Obama, it's all about being black.
This guy makes these comments and it's Geraldine Ferrarro who the Obamazombies choose to take exception with?
Has everyone forgotten that Obama's mother was white and that he was raised by white grandparents? This "pastor" is certainly not preaching a Christian message. A gathering to spew racial hatred all in the name of God is not called going to church, it's called a Klan rally. I see no difference in racial hatred in the KKK and this pastor's message.
This is very bad and concerns me if Obama were to be elected president. If the Obama's simply ignore this type of behavior, I can't see how Obama would be a uniter and not a divider. Keep in mind he's been attending this church for 20 years!
This is beyond disgraceful. It's racism, bigotry and hatred of America. If Obama has distanced himself from this racist, then why does Rev. Wright still hold an official position within the Obama campaign? This is DISGUSTING!
"I DO NOT PLAY WITH HIM ANY MORE!" What else can OBAMA say?
I support his comments on 911. America is not as great as we all want it to be and we have to realize we don't do everything right. Thus sometimes we make people angry and invoke a response.
I think Hillary thinks of Ferraro as an old Aunt or maybe a cousin.
Who knows what Mr Obama has learned from there and keeps what kind of secret under his heart.
I think this is a reallracist. Horrible!!!
Yet again, the longer this goes on we find out who Obama really is. I mean for 20 years of hearing this stuff. I question Obama's judgement on this and if he has stayed at this church for 20 years, that tells me one thing, he must agree with a lot of it.
This "old uncle" should be tied up in the attic with that other "crazy uncle."
This nut's a problem. It's up to Barack to separate himself from these lunatics. It takes a church to destroy the word of God.
Remember Obama looks up to this man. This makes me sick. Think about that when you cast your vote! Stop talking about race and gender. Talk about the real issues!!
Can we please speak about the issues that matter?? All this back and forth stuff is really getting ridiculous. Bill, Ferraro, Pastors, etc. it's crazy!
Lost my vote in the general after this. He's WAY too connected to this guy.
Most of what he said is true, now how you take it depend upon you.
With radical nuts here, why should we worry about the Middle East???
what´s all this digging-up-stuff for?
I'm an Obama supporter, but Barack has to distance himself from this so-called reverend. He needs to do it now, otherwise the Hillary/McCain camps will try to pull a Swift Boat job on him. He should be smart enough to know that they will do it to him. So Obama needs to get to a microphone and denounce Wright quickly and decisively for these comments.
AMERICA
This is too important. Please pay attention. DO YOU KNOW ENOUGH ABOUT OBAMA TO SEND HIM TO THE WHITEHOUSE?
Obama's "old uncle" is plainly a racist and anti-Semite who detests this Country.These are not minor issues of theology.The question then becomes why the beacon of hope and unity has remained in his congregation and retained him in his private life for twenty years.
How do you spell hypocrite?
and this guy was the 'spiritual leader' for Obama for 20 years? huh!
Some of Mr. Obama's supporters and some of Mrs. Clinton's supporters just hurt their candidates. After all either Clinton or Obama (or maybe both) need to compete in Fall with McCain. I don't see any good coming out of these so called supporters for any Democratic nominee. Mr. Obama and Mrs. Clinton need to put an end to this. Unless, they prefer to see Mr. McCain in the White House, do they?
I an waiting to hear anyone from the media ask why Obama stayed in a church all those years that preached all that hate and racism. I think he must have the same views, or he would 've left long ago. I can think of no other reason for staying. I am an Independent,and I will not vote for Obama.
So the answer from the Clinton Campaign is to dig up something that has been out for awhile. Big difference is that this guy was never working for Obama.
What this guy said was pretty stupid, but unless Obama was there cheering him on, I fail to see how this is his problem? Should we hold ourselves to everyone we ever knew?
It's sad that the Clinton campaign released this as a way to draw attention from their problems.
On Fox and ABC news on this article, what about the terrible words
he used in regard to God and America, just deplorable.
I bet the Obama supporters are going to argue that Jeremiah White's comments should not be attributed to Obama while hypocritically arguing that Geraldine Ferraro's should be attributed to Hillary.
Obama's paster is looking more and more like a racist and a hate monger.
I can't believe Obama choses to allow his children to be indocrinated and brain washed by this hate monger and racist every Sunday.
This shows a lot about Obama's lack of character.
Obama chose to attend this church – obama has some explaining to do.
If Obama is elected will he allow this racisit bigot and hate monger to be the one to swear him in.
First off, let me point out the typo in your article. Wright is spelled W-R-I-G-H-T and not W-H-I-T-E. Next, let me say that although I am not a member of Dr. Wright's church, I have been exposed to his teachings and it is my opinion that he speaks truth that America does not want to hear. Keep preaching the truth Dr. Wright!!
I am a white person and think Wright's in his sermon is absolutely right. Let's open eyes...!!!!! It's hard to be black in this country.... Black struggle more than white in their life....Let just recognize how we hate black... This is a fact and we try to hide our deep feelings ...
Obama has no thing to do with Wright's sermon.
I'm kind of shocked that CNN actually brought this to view - but grateful.
It's really nice knowing that race has nothing to do with it - and it's only Hillary supporters that are racist. (Being sarcastic)
This election debacle has goon too far when one of the candidate’s ministers is coming under scrutiny. Unbelievable.
Is he ever proud of his country? Once?
I don't understand why he is so important? I have already made up my mine.Everybody has thier views so what.
Its time for change!!!! Obama 08
I do not see why the pastors sermon has anything to do with the issues facing America in this election. Obama has already made it clear his differences with his pastor views. This story is just a side show and should not be dominating the news the way it is right now. Are we going to now examine every sermon the pastor preached. This sermon was given way back in December why make it and issue now? Is it because Obama has such a commanding lead? We are really in the political "silly season".
This election debacle has gone too far when one of the candidate’s ministers is coming under scrutiny. Unbelievable.
To bad you did not show the whole tape he has made many remarks that are anti American and anti white Obama was a member of his church for twenty years calls him a mentor so this is a deal closer. he has been sitting under a man of hate for twenty years he can never be president and not because of his race but brcause of what he believes.
Maybe someone can explain to me what is wrong with what the guy said? Has anyone been to Mississippi lately? Do you know that racism in this country is still very real?
Finally, someone is asking questions
Now let's hear what the Obama camp would say this time. AXELROD WHERE IS YOUR VOICE? All of a sudden you are keeping mum about this comment?
God save America, had it Hillary's preachers whole media by now would asked her to quit race. Here media is promoting Obama who for 20 years is brainwashed by this preacher. Now we know why his wife is never been proud of America? Do we want these kind of people in White house.
Hillary 08
Senator Obama is not responsible for the words of others. Since CNN know that Obama has "long maintained he is at odds with some of Wright's sermons" featuring the video serves as a feeble effort by CNN to harm Obama's bid for the Democratic nomination. Wright is old, and retired from the United Church of Christ.
It is significant that CNN isnt investigating the sermons of the Black preachers at the Black churches that Bill Clinton, the first Black president has attended for years.
Mr. Wright and Ms. Ferraro are institutions that this country can no longer afford. And Sen. Obama understands this.
Mr. Wright will not have to resign from Obama's campaign, as he never held a post.
Honestly, why USA can be so peacefule, when it has so many races?
Blacks, as a whole, have not been deserving credit yet here in USA, maybe someday they will.
How can you go to church for 20 years, listen to his sermons for 20 years, get married, baptize your children and write a book inspired by this man and then claim that you don't agree with him.
Americans open your eyes!!! Obama is a racist and a liar!!!
You know the least you people can do when you are trying to slander the Reverend Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr. is spell his name right. Isn't this the media? You people have no right to defame and slander this man's name because Obama is running for president. Who the hell wants to be in a country where you idiots ridicule one of the greatest men left on this planet. This is idiocracy.
THIS RACIST IS A HATE MONGER. HE SPEWS VENOM AND TRIES TO BRAINWASH INNOCENT PEOPLE! what a shame!
White seems to a very contraversal figure, I do believe in Freedom of Speech, but if you are a person in a position of power, a position of leadership, you have to watch your words sometimes. Just like Geraldine, things are taken out of context sometimes, then spun and twisted and then used incorrectly. These people dont have a bad bone in thier bodies, but what they say can be interpreted and percieved incorrectly sometimes, then as a result, they have to face a firestorm. The Media and general public should not link certain personas to certain presidental candidates. Let the candidates fight it out on the issues, the issues only. We all seem to forget very easily that the issues are important here, and not some supporter somewhere running his or her month. We do have the Freedom of Speech, and like Geraldine said, one candidates campaign shouldn't use their others supporters to hurt the candidate. And thats what going on here in both instances.
Look also at the statements from John McCain's preacher(s).... they are absurd!!... a google search will bring up many church/state 'statements'... We should get back to the issues at hand... Obama, Clinton and McCain can not be held responsible for everything their supporters believe and say...
Seriously. How many of us have attended church services and found ourselves not 100% in agreement with the remarks for the preacher? It happens. This guy is a private citizen (not involved in Senator Obama's campaign). It in no way is a reflection of Senator Obama's campaign. Can't the Clinton campaign find anything more important to suggest that the media cover.
Here's an idea. Where are the Clintons' tax returns? Is Hillary filling out the forms herself (and that is why she can find time to release them)?
This is the same old Washington political game and I hope we elect Senator Obama because it is time to move on.
Wait guys, wait. This campaign isn't about race! Didn't Obama's pastor get the memo? Only those who support Senator Clinton are supposed to be labeled as the folks who talk about "race." This pastor is messing up the spin plan!
It's time for Hillary to stop mud-slinging and start focusing on the issues. A person's religion is not important – this is America!
All week long the Clinton campaign has been bringing things to distract people away from the issues – enough is enough.
Release your tax returns and ear-marks Ms. Clinton so we can see what you are hiding from the American people.
you know what they say.... "birds of a feather..."
wake up obama supporters, you get mad at Ferraro's comments, and meanwhile this is going on?? you've got to be kidding me.
Now who is the racist one. His own priest says that stuff and he sits and listens to it and probably has a smile on his face as he's saying it.
What a disgrace. Church aint even sacrate anymore.
The old uncle argument just does not cut it. I have no uncles who have ever gone that far. I am not sure about Obama being in this church for many, many years and not having some of this man's ideas seep into his brain. Everyone is very quick to blame Hillary for anything, anyone says around her, what about Obama.
The neutrality of this article has to be examined. All the events reported happened long time ago. Why does this article suddenly show up, before the decicive battle of Penn? To me, this sounds more like from the Clinton campaign.
I am a black Obama supporter. However, if he doesn't fire or disaccosiate himself from this pastor i will support Hillary.
Hate speech from any race is unacceptable.
And this pastor is filled with so much hate.
Obama, fire him and appologise to Hillary to keep my support.
Well, I'msure it's only the two sermons in the past twenty years.
Otherwise Obamma would not have tolerated it.
"...tell me who your minister is and I tell you who you are."
CNN, finally- you have a newsworthy article.
oh, right, Obama attended the "church" for 20 years, his latest book stated clearly what a great relationship he has with his "church". He also mentioned Wright was his mentor. ladies and gentlemen, this is a preview of what Obama's presidency is about. He has been dividing the country, Michelle Obama called the black community to "stand up". No wonder she is proud of America for the first time.
This is Obama's pastor, mentor, friend, the man he quotes "the audicity of hope', the man who married him, baptised his children. this is the man Obama has pledged allegiance to (see the church website, it is required). Now I understand the unpleasant feeling I had about Obama and his wife. The man is distasteful and Obama has felt compelled to spend 20 years of his life with this man. I hope everyone understands Obama is a Christian. He's a Christian that hates America.
The fact that he would incorporate into his personal life, listen to, be married and have his children baptized by a man like this tells you what type of man OBAMA really is.
You might change your acquaintances for the sake of a candidacy when you run for president, but the deep ingrained camaraderie and beliefs that kept you as a friend and a follower prior to running for office do not change.
I was considering voting for Obama; however, I now believe that he seeks advice, solace and friendship from the wrong sort of people. Hillary will get my vote if she's nominated. I would vote for McCain before voting for Obama–and that's saying a lot!
This is all about Race.
Reverse the roles. If McCain's pastor made these comments and substituted white for the black, the media and Obama would be up in arms and McCain would have to leave the race.
Face it. Obama, will use race as a weapon when it benefits him.
Comments like this have no place in our society and I believe neither candidate supports this kind of verbage. Leave it to the media to keep digging up tarnishing words on both sides. It's time the media reported on the issues and stopped trying to get one or the other candidates elected. Its time to let the people decide, on the issues of the day, not on who has the less dirt to report on.
The last time I checked, Obama and Clinton were running for President of the United States – NOT Rev. Wright nor Ferraro. Shame on the media for taking voters off the issues most important to this campaign and America – the war, economy, affordable health care, etc. If you, the media, have nothing better to report on between now and the Pennsylvania primary, I will go back to watching Law & Order re-runs.
Rev Jerimiah White,Louis Farrakan and Mr Obama certainly seem to have a lot in common. Wake up America !
Hmmm, Obama mentor for 20+ years? Great foundation for a wanna be President. Let's see what happens. If Obama has any integrity or intestinal fortitude (I doubt it), he will distance himself from this racist and his church. These Liberals just keep on demonstrating their poor judgement and lack of leadership ability. Personally, I love it because the American people need to see how truly disfunctional the Socialist Party really is.
Vote McCain
I'm sorry who exactly is scrutinizing Obama here? CNN??
I mean, yeah these are things that I would never say aloud to anyone. But I'm no idiot, I do think America has sponsored terrorism before. Anyone who would say otherwise doesn't know or is flatly in denial.
These kinds of comments should not be scrutinized, I think this is what freedom of speech does at its best: tells the truth.
I can see where he's coming from, but he's sort of like Obama's version of Ferraro. Now, everyone just SHUT UP and let's focus on the issues! Thanks!
and mite i add,there is fredom of speech and expression in this country.you give that to clinton,give it to obama and every other aamerican.
Now BO is disowning his pastor and preaching the fact that even though he was exposed to this man's vitriolic comments for 20 some years, they had no effect on him. Pretty soon he will disown everything in his upbringing including his parents. The more I hear about BO, the more this Democrat is voting Republican. BO is really starting to scare me.
It only took CNN three days to post this?? WOW...
I guess we will see how Obama handles this comments from his pastor, maybe he will talk his way out of this...as an african american, lets us call this things by their rightful names...obama is using race so let us not fool ourselves to think any different...
I think these are strategies meant to distract voters from the real issue. This pastor does not speak for Obama and does he does not agree with his views. This sermon was done in December 2007, and the only reason it is commning now is to distract voers.
This should be be taken off the political line.
and this is news why?! , My pastor says some nonsence every now and then, should I be juged by his comments, BTW my pastor baptised me! what a nonissue...
I could never ever vote for someone who was a member of a black separatist church for 20 years. Just as I would never ever vote for someone who was ever a member of a white supremest group. This scary. Really scary!!
This minister is stoking the race fire with a leaf blower – comments like this only divide, not unite. Can you image if a white person was making those types of comments?
I can just hear her say "Obama does not know what it is like to not qualify for financial aide because you're white!" Look out, here comes Al Sharpton and Jesse.
Do you want Obama running our Country with this character chanting into his ear?
OUCH, I guess the truth does hurt a little. If Pat Buchanan had said any of those comments, it would probably be basis for a best seller. Senator Obama didn't say any of the comments or perform the sermon, to anyone's knowledge, so what's the problem. What was said in Rev. Wright’s sermon that was such a bald face lie? Senator Obama’s has said repeatedly that he deplores divisive statements whether they come from his supporters, the supporters of his opponent, talk radio, or anywhere else. We have so many mole hills being made into mountains on this 2008 campaign trail for no reason. Man, this coming six weeks will be the longest in recorded history.
Rev. Wright is an adult. He is responsible for his words. Just like the people attending the Catholic churches where the Priests molested young children, they are not responsible for the Priests actions. They reject those actions just like Obama has rejected Reverand Wrights actions.
Those who are trying to make Obama responsible for Rev. Wrights actions and words must then take responsible for all of their friends, family, and ministers action and words. If they do not take responsibility themselves that would make them hypocrites making their entire argument void.
For all of you making a big story about all of this, to hold any water you must also bear the responiblitiy for every unethical action and comment made by anyone who has ever been close to you. Can you do that???
I didn't think so.
I'm telling you, coming from Illinois, the more you learn about the "empty suit", the scarier it gets.
Open your eyes, people.
And why would anyone voting care about this story?
This story is not getting the attention it should!!!!!!!!
Shouldn't this church lose all tax-exempt status from the IRS for making political endorsements?? Or would that make the IRS racist?
I eat breakfast at a diner daily and today everyone who thought of voting for Obama now have second thoughts because of his minister's remarks. Horrible remarks..they offend everyone. So tell me how Obama can win in our state..Pennsylvania now that we are getting to know him better.
The man's retired and doesn't even preach anymore. Plus, there are plenty of other AMERICANS who while they mourn the loss of life on 9/11, say that America interferes with the affairs of others more often than it should. Obama cannot control the motives and ideas of his supporters no more than any other candidate.
As long as he doesn't support ALL of the man's philosophies I think it's safe to say move on......
What's the matter CNN? Hillary whine again?
Sorry to put a damper on mainstream Christianity.......but these same sermons are preached from many black, white, hispanic and native pulpits!
This is old news. It's interesting that it's been resurfaced up recently after Ferraro....
Luckily he's not part of the campaign and the preacher is retired.
The strength of the Democractic party is it's diversity. Many different people coming together for the purpose of making our government stronger by having our government represent all Americans and have our government function in the world as a unifing force for the world's people. The statements of Rev. Wright and of Mrs. Ferraro do not represent a Democratic party well. They serve to divid, not unitify us!
As our future leaders both Mr. Obama and Mrs. Clinton need to lead us to being a better nation. Statements like the ones we have heard in the past few weeks do not make us better or stronger.
Who is using the race card?
Wow,
Didn't think CNN was going to ever cover this story. Fox has had it out for a week.
i'm sorry but this is NOT OK.
I am a VERY open-minded person, but this is unacceptable
What he say's about 911 makes sense to me!
How convenient it is dploring divisives now after spiritual guidance by these for more than 2 decades!
Just what we need, an anti-white bigot in the White House. Funny how Obama attended Wright's church for 20 years and didn't say a peep about it, until he ran for office and his mentor's bigoted hate speech became headline news. Can't believe I'm saying this, but I think Hillary would be a better candidate. She's a crook, but at least she doesn't hate white people.
If Obama expects to be the democratic nominee and run against McCain, he needs to vociferously denounce those comments in no uncertain terms. You can't cry racism and then have your minister of over 20 yrs get away with such hurtful words like that.
If you stay in a church for 20 yrs. is because you like what you hear and believe what they said, otherwise you leave and find a place more to you believe.
If this man is Obama's "spiritual leader and mentor", he should withdraw his bid for nomination. There is NO WAY I want our President sharing such despicable beliefs about white people. This man (Wright) married Obama and Baptisted their children. He preaches hate. This is WORSE than Geraldine Ferraro.
About time the media starts talking about this...
Ok, sounds like the truth to me. Why is this a problem?
Old news, plus this guy retired last year. Additionally, Obama said a while back that he didn't agree with everything that guy said.
Let get to some issues!
This year the media is doing a terrible job spotlighting issues.
What about the economy?
What about the war?
He should as a pastor be ashamed of his self. there should be a apology from him to hillary clinton.
obama should be out saying how bad this is.
wright.s comments are terrrible.
PA should vote for hillary big time.
SO WHO'S PERFECT?
and how is this story and Geraldine Ferraro going to stop the plunge of the dollar and ges at $3.50/gallon and the War in Iraq?
Lok the guy is nuts but if you people think that Obama will have this unlimited power and will do thinks different you are all delusional.
CNN/ The Media is being way too sensitive towards an attempt at having 'equal' coverage.
Just because Geraldine Ferraro made some racially charged comments the other day does not mean that an equal story has to come out on the Obama side....
The two cases are entirely different! Ferraro is an ex-Democratic VP candidate who has a significant role in Clinton's campaign. It looks like all of Clinton's whining about media coverage has lead to CNN taking a complete 180 turn and now taking an unfair approach towards Obama!!!
well, there goes obama's trip down the isle to the white house.it's comments like these that brings in the truth of how people pick there so called friends and followers. obama should now face the questions about his true color, stance and answers to many other tougher questions and inquires.
Disgusting!!!!
Barack Obama get out of race now!!!And SHAME ON YOU!!!
The man has some good points.
This guy is at least as accountable for his words as Ferraro. Remember, this guy married Barack and Michelle and baptized their kids. And, was in a leadership role for pastors in Obama's steering committee.
That said, it's unfair to judge either candidate by whatever nut job supports them. I'm sick of the two candidates having to be apologists for everything the crazies are saying. Let's get back to the issues.
Show your support. Get your Obama-Wright 08! God "bleep" America t-shirts on ebay. That is change you can believe in!
What no comments by Obama supporters! No denounce and reject! Where are the 300 + comments that have been going on for days talking about great Obama is and how HRC should go and dig a hole.
OMG! OMG! Obama supporters where are you!!!!!
I don't know know if the guy is officially in Obama's camp or if he is just a supporter, but if he is in his camp then he basically is offsetting the comments made by Geraldine Ferraro. Obama's advantage is gone and now the race is back at deuce.
The biggest difference is that these statements were made in the past and the pastor has already retired, but haters of Obama will not even consider that when they start to beat him down because of these tapes.
Well, no wonder the Obamites all sound so militant and angry all the time. I think I'm finally starting to understand how the cult of Obama works.
This is upsetting because the comments were made by his minister. The person he looks to for moral authority. Much more upsetting if it had been made by someone supporting his campaign.
Ahahahaha...."takes its title from one of Wrights sermons"......seriously? Has Barack ever done anything without the help from someone else???
Im forming a white democrats for Mccain chapter at this very moment. And I am a lifelong democrat. I voted for Mondale in 84. Dems have no shot now. both Obama and Hillary are damaged goods.
We Americans need to follow Barack Obama's late mothers example. This remarkable white woman embraced the different, rather than that ethnocentric thing of shunning the different. We do not need to agree with everyone. We need to try understand why they hold their points of view.
Sick that people consider him a Christian leader.
this is getting way too nasty, I don't care whether you're on Obama fan or a Hillary fan.
Aren't we entitled to see the ABC interview of Obama's adviser following the news report that challenged the misplacement of the blame for the pastor's views on the presidential candidate?
In my humble opinion it made the anchor look like an unrehersed soloist on a voyage of talent discovery. And I hope others in the news media learned something from that debunking of devisive agenda. If anything is news it is ABC's mediocrity and the challenge by Obama's adviser during the interview to hold a review of Sen. Hillary Clinton & Sen. McCain's pastors.
A tired, torn & very sad independent.
Now we are holding Senator Obama accountable for the remarks of his pastor? When can we expect the in-depth expose on Senator Clinton's pastor?
Now look who has friends that make statements that are racist. Being a white woman, I am personally offended by this ministers entire thought pattern. The media does not need to pick apart his statements like they did Geraldine Ferraro's to make it a racist statement because they are so blatantly racist all on their own, racism works both ways... If this is the type of person Barack Obama has CHOSEN (he is not his uncle) to surround himself with, I think the whole thought of Barack being president is extremely scary. My mother always said, "Birds of a feather flock together."
How is this newsworthy?!?!?! Remarks he made seven years ago that Obama's already denounced. You do know, right, that this isn't even his Pastor anymore? That he's retired.
What's the matter CNN? Did you guys lose the "News" part of your acronym.
I certainly hope this will open some eyes. Think about it people.
Hillary 08
Relevance?
Ferraro just won't go away quietly will she?
If this was such an issue, why didn't they say something in December?
The fresh new attacks on Obama's church pastor has nothing to do with issues and Obama himself. It has Hillary's paw prints all over it.
At least we have all the Bill Clinton soap reruns airing right now due to Elliot Spitzer.
Note: Obama's minister isn't Obama!
Yet another reason NOT to vote for Obama.Racism under the guise of religion and a holier than thou attitude.
How anyone can call this guy his or her spiritual mentor is beyond me. Are kids present for his sermons? How sad.
This man is a total nut!
What type of religion is he preaching?
Barrack needs to make a statement to all his followers and tell the truth in whether he supports his pastor outrageous outbursts and crazy behavior.
I truly believe that if he was in this congregation for 20 years, he may be as nuts as the pastor!!!!
And we care because?
Wolf,
CNN needs to dig a lot more into this crazy preacher and his racist message. To me this video is one of the worst thing I've seen and it should be played on CNN.
And he called himself a man with better judgments? Obama's true color is coming out.......
Scary to think this man (Obama) could become President of the US. If McCain had a close advisor and friend making this type of HATE speech the liberal media would be non-stop 24/7 blasting him about it.
Will Jeremiah Wright, become one of Obama's Whitehouse aids?
Scary thought!
Every person has an friend or acquaintance whose opinions are different and not always desirable. The question is do we incorporate those poople into our missions in life – do we allow them to speak on our behalf as campaign staff do. This minister is not a members of Senator Obama's campaign and is not speaking on his behalf. This should all be kept in mind when considering this scrutiny.
my comment has not appeared....no free speech on CNN I guess
Its amazing that the truth brings scrutiny
Was it a lie?....How much of what the pastor said is not true? WAKE UP!
So you deplore the comments...what are you going to do about it? This man is obviously a racist hatemonger, and he is supposed to be the "spiritual guide" for someone trying to be our next president?!
The "reverend" can believe whatever he wants, and he can spew his filth from whatever pulpit he wants, but he should know his type of hate and ignorance only breeds more hate and ignorance. But I think thats what he wants....it obviously seats his church and sells his sermons! I just don't want it running our country!
Barack Obama Needs to send this Minister packing Thats not what he stands for
6 weeks is a long time between primaries....so the media has to dig and dig to keep our attention.
call me when we can get back to the issues will ya CNN?
I'm curious why this is not getting the internet news coverage? America needs to take notice. This is Obama's spiritual advisor. This could be the preview of things to come. Be careful America.......
Obama is the biggest fraud ever to run for the presidency. Is this the change Obama wants? Wake up America!!!
As an Obama supporter, Obama should and has done well to distance himself from this mans comments on issues as such. He would do himself a favor to be honest and open about rejecting this mans rhetoric.
If he disagreed so much why was he a member of the church for 20 years. I wonder if there is some video's of him laughing and clapping during these ridiculous so called sermons.
I think it is becoming clearer and clearer that everybody needs to settle down and take a deep breath. All this his supporter said this her supporter said that is becoming boring and unhelpful. It only raisies unnecessary rhetoric. ISSUES, people, ISSUES and capabilities should be discussed, not skin color.
America better wake up! I am a white American and I am disgusted by the preachings of this church. Obama has attended this church for 20 years, this preacher married him, baptized his children, and we all know you only attend a church for 20 years if you practice and approve of what is being preached to you.
White America should never have voted this person as far as he has gotten. He hates White Americans–especially the richer ones. Definitely NOT presidential material! Vote–Hillary!
how is it that a person can be a member of the same church for more then 20 years but yet claim they have a fundamental difference with its pastor.Give me a break.
I would like to see if THIS story on Reverend Wright remains in the media and is as deeply analyzed as Geraldine Ferraro's comments. I am sure it will not seeing as it is Obama and not Hillary. Media, CNN included, I ask you to please equally cover, investigate, proclaim and criticize BOTH Obama and Hillary equally.
Anne in Rochester NY
Obama keeps saying he is a Christian, then he chooses this church, with this pastor, who honors Farrakhan.
What does that say about his judgement?
Scary. Very scary.
The members of my church hold a wide variety of views on all kinds of issues and by no means do they always agree with my sermons–even those who I know like me personally. While I don't preach on politics directly, someone going through my sermons could manage to dig up something controversial–that is a preachers job! Just read Jesus or the prophets like Jeremiah or Isaiah. Not every follower of those preachers walked along in lockstep!
Why don't we just listen to the candidates on the issues and get off digging up dirt!
The article on Obama's minister fails to mention the racist hateful and anti-American statements he has been making.
As much as we may not want to agree with Wright's statements about this country, many of his viewpoints are absolutely right. America has been able to hide their dirty laundry and deceive its people for centuries, but the day of revelation and accountability is inevitable.
Yea this wonderful news, an inexperience presidential canidate that has an spiritual relationship with a quack. I can see this going to add value to his decision making.
I watched some videos yesterday night. They are disgraceful. The way people in the back were reacting made me sick. That is what people talk in church where they should be preaching tolerance and God's name. I was Obama supporter but I am rethinking now.
This is the person that inspired Obama. Wake up and smell the coffee America!!!!! Vote Hillary!!!!!!!!
CNN what are you trying to stire up? I think the news media should be more responsible, rather than stiring racial hatred, they should be bringing folks together. Well, I guess there is no sensationalization in promoting racial and religious harmony.....CNN, please grow up and become responsible.
Mr. Wirght has some strong views and as long as Obama doesnt agree with them, we should keep Obama out.
Wow, this has been someone Obama has said played such an influential role in his life. Now we see that the pastor has years of hateful remarks and Obama has stood by him all these years and continued to call the pastor someone close to him. I don't know how Obama comes out of this.
This is what we would call a HATE speech and ANTI AMERICA speech the bad thing about this is that it was actually considered and called a sermon from the pulpit. If Hillary Clinton had even attended a church one time that said some of these things her campaign would be over with TODAY. If we do not stand up against things like this we are in trouble.
Clinton and her campaign will stop at nothing. This whole campaign has crossed a line and the Democrats are now truly damaging their chances of winning the general in November. Clinton obviously believes that she is the only one worthy of this and that the ends justify the means... This politics of divisiveness is disgusting. I started out a Hillary supporter and now I cannot stand this woman.
How can someone attend an anti-American, anti-semitic, racial church for many years, without some of this ranting affecting the lives of Obama and his family?
Was this minister trying to tell us that Hillary should be ashamed for being from a healthy family, and for having a happy childhood? Since when having a functional family has become a sin?
He sounds like the typical Fire and Brimstone preacher prone to hyperbole. No apologies necessary.
We choose where we want to go to church and who we listen to. This is the kind of message Obama chooses to listen to. To think he does not agree or that it doesn't have any effect on his opinion is naive.
I wish we could just focus on the issues rather than these sideshows from either of the two stellar candidates' divisive supporters.
Reporting on ridiculous stories like these only serve to fan the flames and divide the democratic party even further.
Either way I am proud of Barack and Hillary albeit their campaigns have made some mistakes.
I hope they continue ahead and focus on showing the american people thier plans for the country, and highlighting thier stark differences from Senator Mccain.
This guy is really controversial. This WILL come back and hurt Obama... Hillary or a Republican candiduate couldn't expect not to get serious flack from close (spritual advisor!?) ties to someone like this guy. It would be like advertising David Duke or Farrakan as a close confidant. I just saw one of his sermons on the net... if opponents can splice video of Obama in the audience, even if not at the same time, he will be not be looked at as a uniter he says he is.
typical Obama supporter feelings. I'm surprise CNN even covered this.
I know we will read that this mistake is okay since it attacks Clinton. Obama needs to answer to this attack big time.
I don't agree with his comments. But if he said these sometime ago, why is this being rehashed by the media, just to create drama. The media should focus on the issues! Alway's trying to stir the pot. You guys know Barack doesn't agree w/anything that this man has said about 911.
Right on Reverend!!! Finally, someone who speaks the truth!!! Listen to this man!
Wright sounds like a racist loud screaming minister. There seems to be a lot of racism remarks lately. Since we have heard for days about Hillary and Ferraro lets hear for days about Wright and Kilpatrick. Seems fair to me.
So over the race card being played. Get over it. Obama's camp needs to quit playing it and Clinton's camp needs to follow suit. There is no room in this country to even think like that any more. This stuff really upsets me beyond belief. It's 2008...MOVE ON!
20 years of listenning to this type of rethoric and he stayed there.
According to Obama's 2007 tax return he donated $25000 to this church.
I dont know, I always believe that silence is a form of agreeing.
I don't get how this makes the news and John McCain's acceptance of the endorsements from John Hagee and Rod Parsley flies under the radar. I think CNN should examine the statements made by both Hagee and Parsley and how McCain feels about them.
How can you belong to a church and so respect a minister who says things that Mr. Wright has said. How can you call someone like this your mentor. It tells me your are either a phony or you are just plain stupid. Most people who are exposed to sermons that are so filled with hate would leave the the church or become hateful themselves. I know I would never listen to sermons that create hate instead of understanding. Mr. Wrights sermons contribute to the divisions between Blacks and whites and support and enhance predjudice. The fact that Mr. obama says he doesn't always agree with Wright is not enough. Any one who really disagreed with this man would not call him his mentor. He stayed with this church and stood beside this minister for twenty years and that really scares me.
Dredging up speeches from last year, from someone Obama has already distanced himself from? Whats up? Need to keep pushing the race bating to sell ad clicks CNN?
Old news. The economy and 3 trillion dollar war must be too boring for you and ABC.
Racism runs both ways.
Talk about belittling the discrimination women have faced throughout time.
An "old uncle" you disagree with is someone you are polite to at the family reunion. It is not someone you choose to perform your marriage vows, baptize your children and take words from to write your "heartfelt" book. That someone sounds more like a mentor or a role model.
Which is it Obama?
I am appalled by the vicious hatred and venom towards America and White Americans that is being preached at this Church. I am also very concerned that Senator Obama has chosen to be involved with this church for the past 20 YEARS!
If I went to a church and they started pushing hate towards Blacks, Hispanics, Whites, Jews, Asians, etc. I would make sure I never went back and found another church ASAP.
The fact that Sen. Obama has attended this church for the last 20 years indicates that he has no issues being surrounded by this kind of hate and true fear mongoring. He is obviously comfortable hearing these type of sermons that divide America and push racism and separatism.
His participation in this church can only be explained by one of two things....A LACK OF JUDGEMENT......or ..... A LACK OF CHARACTER.
His 20 year involvement with this type of racism and hatred has proven to me that he is not the President America needs.
I personally have never heard of the Rev. Wright. However, it appears that much of what he has to say is sadly true. Sounds like Hillary's folks are busy scurrying around like vermin trying their best to dig up dirt on the non-establishment supported Obama. Shame on them!!!
How come I heard this first from ABC news?? I am always tune to CNN on my XM radio but there was no mention until ABC aired it? What gives?
Do any of you still want Obama to be President?
My youth minister from my church has said some pretty off the wall stuff. Guess that means I can't be president now. Oh well.
Now, let us have a report on McCain's spirtual advisor, Ron Parsley, who, among other ill considered things, has called Islam a false religion that Christians should destroy.
I understand why this would cause people to pause and take a closer look at Obama. But lets truly remember that #1 no on can control what someone else says, especially members of the pulpit, and #2 Obama has made it clear that he disagrees with some of Wright's opinions.
Wright isn't a part of his campaign team and is free to express his opinion under the first amendment. Given that Obama has said he doesn't agree and will continue to say it...let's turn our focus back to the issues and keep church and state separated.
You guys are reeeeeeeeeeeeaching
I think the people of this country will soon see Obama is no Prince or Savior. He is just another man who will lie and steal to gain office. The way the press makes him out , I am waiting for them to tell me I should Worship him. What a laugh
where are all the obama people comments on this gaff
This man is, in essence, saying exactly what Ferraro said. So where is the outrage?
they are two seperate people, why is this an issue?
Well this will be the end to Obama.
you watch, if this does not kill his chances with Hillary.
It sure will by the time he has to go against McCain.
Some things are not worth the attention that they are trying to get, this deserves no more or less attention that Reagen announcing his bid for the White House in Philidelphia, Mississippi, or Bush the child going to a Racist University and speaking... these situations are like children in the marketplace saying, "we have piped for you and you didn't dance," we mourned for you and you didn't weep."
tentially this could be bad. You can love and admire someone without agreeing with everything that they say. John McCain supports and is backed by Bush, but he doesn't agree with everything Bush did/said. Every citizen has the right to free speech. Opponents will try to use this to show that Obama is some crazy black man who will support terrorism and reverse racism by somehow making black people the majority in this country . . . . If Obama was on tape agreeing or supporting the Reverend than I would say case closed, campaign over, but the Reverend is not the one running for office. Isn't the President supposed to fight for the rights and freedoms of all citizens, even those he does not agree with or necessarily support? Oh, I forgot, that is not reality, we only support and work for those who can benefit us professionally
You can never control what people are going to say. I hope that Barack simply distances himself from this minister and his deplorable comments.
how can an obama supporter defend this one?
This man is his mentor, spiritual advisor, Obama has gone to his church for 20 years. He married Barack and Michele Obama, baptised both their children. In fact he has been such an influenced on Obama's life that he named his book after one of Jeremiah Write's speech.
As a Black woman myself, I cannot imagine going to a churgh with such hate-filled language, especially the sermon(if you call that a sermon) coming only days after we were attacked on 9/11, when we were all shaken, shocked but united as one nation together, and not be totally disgusted by this man's words.
Not only would I have left this church, I would have also had a few choiced words for the "good" paster himself.
How could Obama now distanced himself from this man when others with less ambition would have gotten up and walked out of that church the moment he started spewing such racism and hatred for others and country?
This is the judgement Obama wants to take into the White House? And who is to stop him inviting his pastor of 20 years to dinner at the White House? Who is to stop him there or does he really wants to stop. What judgement is Obama talking about?
Is he saying something and doing something else.
We might not agree with him because we are egoistic Americans, but can someone tell me where he lied? The United States knew about blacks getting injected with HIV in South Africa, didn't they? Those injection and vaccines also came from America.
Reading this article makes me concerned about the advice Obama will receive if elected to president. I am an on-the-fence voter, and I have to say that Rev. Jeremiah Wrights' statements damage my image that Barrack will bring people together, considering Rev. Jeremiah Wright is somewhat of a mentor to him.
Additionally, he acts as though black people are the only people to ever be slaves. If you look back at history, just about every culture has experienced slavery on some level. So to say that Hillary is not from a culture that has experienced slavery is not true, it's just a matter of dates.
I can't believe how you "watered down" this story!!! This pastor ALSO said that the United States government . . . "invented HIV Aids as a plague to kill poor people" (paraphrased). Not only is this Barak Obama's minister – - – - it is the man that Barak selected to BAPTIZE his own children. Obviously he must believe in some of this guy's rantings and ravings, or he would have had somebody else baptize his kids.
GET THE STORY STRAIGHT. Be fair to the other presidential candidates. You would NEVER let THEM get by with these kinds of GOOD FRIENDS.
Why is it ok for Obamas people to mention the "black and white" issue. But when someone for Hillary says it everything goes all haywire....Time for being fair....What is good for Obama is also good for Hillary...,There are two side to racism....Not just for blacks but also for whites.....Be Real.....
I want to thank CNN for being fair letting us know about negative things on both sides, instead of just one. It is helpful to the public. I have to say, this is a frightening video and really makes me rethink who I will vote for in April.
And the shoe falls off the other foot. If this man attends this Minister's church with his family God help them all.
I now understand where Michelle and Obama get their arrogance.
Enough said.
Obama needs to apologize to Hillary. Hillary had to apologize to all African- American's for remark's made by others. Enough.
Go Hillary Go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!08
If this is any indication of the next generation, God help we Baby Boomer's but more importantly God help Obama. Rhetoric will get you no where. They are racist. Read Michelle's thesis. Now ask: Who is the racist against the white's. This won't be printed because I have noticed each time I send a comment it does not matter. Afterall, I am JUSTCanadian.
Believe me, we don't want Obama as president. Please pople wake up. Don't make a mistake like you did last time. I say you because I most certainly didn't vote for Bush.
Don't be fooled. The obama only deplores negative comments if there is a chance it will hurt his bid for the opportunity to destroy this nation in favor of rag heads. This is the person who has been attending those sermons for 20 years. This is the person that takes his children to be indoctrinated into that way of thinking. This is the person some of you swoon and faint over. This is the person some of you want for President. You are even more dispicable than he.
PRESIDENT!! I dont think so, what a disgusting repugnant thought.
If Senator McCain's religious pastor had said comments degrading African-Americans and America in general, media hounds (i.e., Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton) would be screaming bloody murder for McCain to remove himself from his bid for the presidency.
My jaw hit the ground when I heard Reverend Jeremiah Wright's comments on my talk radio show yesterday. Evidently Wright performed Obama's marriage ceremony in 1987, and even baptized Obama's children.
Does Obama share any of Wright's disdain for European-Americans and America in general? This is a question that should be investigated to the fullest extent possible.
right! okay,
Everybody knows that Barack Obama supports this minister and highly respects this minister. It is time to stop treating Obama with kid gloves. He is a grown man that must answer for his beliefs and past deeds and behaviors. It is pretty bad that the media thinks he needs a protector.
If anybody Hillary even remotely knew, made the type of comments such as those made by Rev. Jeremiah Wright, she would be bombarded with negativity from the press.
Shock, Shock, Shock is all I can say.
This absurd that we keep looking for reasons to judge the canidates based on what somone says that is not part of their campain. People are looking for reasons to grasp at these canidates for something they had no control over.
I am not sure what the point is, in digging up a story that was already reported almost a year ago. This is not exactly new CNN. I have friends that say stuff i don't agree with all the time but does not mean i will be accountable for what they do or say. This nonsense was re-initiated by Hannity with foxnews in his desperation to find something to attack Obama with. The idiot even divided up the this stale news into volume 1 and 2... For crying out loud. This will be like re-visiting the Jerry Ferraro story one year from now and then making a new story out of it...total rubbish in my opinion.
Can we please just get on with the campaign. No one really is impressed by all these racials overtones the media is putting out there. If the media would stop LOOKING FOR such trash to increase ratings, the voters and the candidates could focus on the real issues!
maybe barack should apologize to white voters
Well, I guess this is the last of the "kitchen sink" saga. Congrat!!!!! Senator Clinton you finally did it. I can only hope your secrets don't come out.
However, I have a feeling you will not become "President Clinton". You have just done what every one expected of you. "Dirty Politics".
This has been out for a long time. But all of a sudden it is out in FULL FORCE??????
The democratic party has now certainly been torn apart.
WELCOME, PRESIDENT MCCAIN!!!!!
Lord help us if Barack Hussein Obama becomes the most important man in the world – President of the United States. He has been taught by this hate filled racist minister to hate America and all She stands for. Nations and people that hate this nation will be dancing in the streets if Obama gets elected. "Tell me who your friends are and I'll tell you who you are". Obama's wife also has been taught by this minister...what did she say the other day...."This is the first time I've been proud of America in my adult life". Open your eyes people....this Obama is not the answer for America at this time and never will be. Sure, this nation is not perfect but it is the greatest nation in the world with the most giving people in the world.
He thinks it's easier for a woman to get in the white house then a black man...are you kidding me?!?! Even at best it would be just as hard for a woman as a black man. It's interesting how groups that are discriminated against can act as though other groups that are discriminated against aren't. So self-centered.
It's amazing how quiet the Obama campaign is on the "patently absurd" comments made by Rev. Wright. Apparently women have never faced discrimination, bigotry and racism in our nation's history.
I think that Obama, by keeping company with Wright, by being married by him and by having his children baptized by him, makes me believe that Barack feels the same hatred of white people and of America. This man cannot be president. I will not vote for Barack if he gets the Democratic nomination. As a democrat I will vote for McCain.
Notice that the media is being much gentler in reporting Rev. Wright's inflammatory preaching & the long-term close relationship between /Obama & Wright far more gently than it was in reporting Ferraro's truthful, non-inflammatory statement re black support of Obama. The media's terribly guilty of one-sided reporting re Clinton & Obama, & this is another example. Why aren't they suggesting that Wright resign from Obama's committee or that Obama apologize for Wright's comments & activities and discharge him from the committee?
Ok, so if you run for public office you automatically become responsible for every word uttered by your friends and acquaintances? Even if they are unaffiliated with your campaign? This is asinine!
Issues to consider: 1. The sermon was delivered 4 MONTHS AGO.
2. Dude is retired. 3. He is not a part of Obama's campaign (as Ferrero was). LET’S MOVE ON!
Is there not suppose to be a separation of "Church and State." Who cares what Rev. Jeremiah Wright said. Stuff likes this turns me off. I'm white as Ferraro noted. Let's have the democratic party candidates get on with business and spell out exactly what their going to do concerning ALL issues that is best for America in the long haul.
Chuck, Fredericksburg, VA
How about other churches preeches video and comment?
Interesting how this is off the front page of of CNN's main site already. Or should we say BNN ( Barama News Network). Every time something negative about Hillary is put up it stays there for a day or two. I guess now we understand why the Obama Campaign keeps screaming "Racist" every five minutes. Perhaps the Reverend and his racist radical church has been advising him. Who sounds like the racist camp now???
20+ years! Married the Obamas and baptized their two children, this man IS an influence to the Obamas, it may explain why Michelle is no longer being allowed to talk...
I'm a white man who grew up in a black church that was led by a black man who is probably of the same generation as Jeremiah Wright. I heard the same type of comments for 30+ years, which although they are based on the true experience of blacks in America, they do nothing to bring about healing and unity. I commend Barack Obama for doing his best to reach across racial barriers and mend the wounds, even if it means publicly denouncing his "old uncle."
Is there not truth in Wright's sermon? Still, even if you do consider what he said to be "racist" it is not the same as Ferraro's comments because Wright does not work for Obama's campaign.
Although , I disagree with the comments made by this pastor, I don't think that it is fair not to have included Obama's response during one of the debates that he had with Hillary sometime in February . He denounced and rejected this Pastor's remarks as well as the remarks of Minister Farrakhan. Obama's mother is a white woman, and, his father is white, and to just keeps focusing on his races misses distracts us from the issues that are hurting both many Americans across all racial lines.
How can Obama wiggle his way out of this, he has been a member of this church for 20 years, Rev Wright married him and michelle. Rev Right gave the man of the year to Farrakahn last year. If he quit the church after all this maybe I would respect him. But this is wron
Please post my comment cnn you never do?
Wolf Blitzer: Would you please stop saying that CNN has the "best political team"? It's for us, the viewer, to decide, not CNN.
Could you please stop the he said she said distractions. I will not hold Obama responsible for what anybody says, especially those who are not part of his campaign. The same thing applies for Clinton. Could we please focus on what qualities and qualifications does each candidate has. News media: quit acting like the paparazzi, you are losing our respect.
Sure, and somehow this will also be Hillary's fault, the same as when a picture of him wearing traditional african wear, it was a smear tactic, you cant even use his middle name without playing on fear, i am enjoying what white guilt has wrought , ha
See racism goes both ways. There are just as many black racists as there are white. Can we move on now to the real issues. John McCain is going to wipe the floor with us this fall if we don't get it together.
I am still waiting for BO to show his leadership on this issue.
Who is the real RACIST in this world? African American or American White people. Why don't these people talk about how to make a change instaad of blaming others for their problem. In america every people have a chance and opportuntiy than any where else in this world. I am not sure why African American people blaming others for their miseries.
Their own people can use any word, make fun of their people and make dirty videos on their own mom and sisters but any one else come on their way it is a problem, it is racisim .
If it's Obama's people it is freedom of speech.
If it is ANYone else, it is racism.
Haven't we learned the rules of the new politics yet.
Get with it- that is how every day will be, if Obama should be our next president.
Obama= divisive. Don't let the media persuade you to believe that it is Clinton who is divisive. That is just the acceptable Hillary hate talking. Obama's divisiveness is REAL. Look at how he divided a once united democratic party. Look at how he wants to suppress the votes of people who DID NOT vote for him.
Rev. Wright' hostility toward America in general, whites and Israel appears to be very deep-seated. It is hard to believe that Sen. Obama could have such a close and lengthy relationship with Rev. Wright if Sen. Obama truly "deplores" the Rev. Wright's views on these issues.
It would be instructive to see if there is any documentation of Sen. Obama disavowing positions taken by the Rev. Wright prior to his senate or presidential runs.
Proof that what Geraldine Ferraro said was true. Anyone out there willing to call Minister Wright a racist? He's also saying that Obama being black matters in this race, anyone .... anyone? OF COURSE RACE AND SEX MATTER PEOPLE. But I sincerely hope that when we go down and vote we also consider what the candidates have actually done. Obama has graduated law school and won a few elections. But what has he done or achieved since being in office??? Both Clinton and McCain have REAL achievements that they can be judged on, not rhetoric and promises.
Ok Obama, you already denounced his comments. You may want to "Reject" them too before Hillary's camp starts to act like you did not.
I'm sure there is a context to what he is saying that the excerpts are taken out of.
That said, much of what he has said is still true.