Comments on: Photo shows President Clinton, controversial Obama minister

By: IJ, Edmonton, Alberta

IJ, Edmonton, Alberta — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:36:35 +0000

I suppose telling the truth is what qualifies one to be the best political team on TV. Other news media had reported that Obama's team sent out this photo to media houses but CNN is telling us something different. What does CNN really want us to believe and what is the objective for including your name in the bias media list?
Any news or anyone that says anything different from your endorsed Dem nominee is distorted (news) or not published (opinion).

Questions on the racial chanting of Obama's pastor still remains to be answered, which both Obama's team and the Liberal press wants to sweep under the carpet. The problem with sweeping things under the carpet is that they will continue to hurt you—and may come up at the worst of times. I am a black woman who would want either Obama or Clinton win the general election and will very much like to see the dream ticket come true with either of them on top.
This is a rare opportunity that the democrats have to regain the white house and it will be a big disservice to USA if the Dems miss it again this time.
The core question is " with this pastors ranting circulating and will continue to circulate to the general election,is Obama the best choice for the Dems? Will he be able to defeat Mccain? How can he be running on judgement and yet exhibits such poor ones on patriotism and nation building? A uniter in this church for 20 years? There is a lot of questions begging for anwsers out there and the so called best political team on TV are not even asking them. What an irony?

By: Thunderous

Thunderous — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:36:31 +0000

So Rev. Wright was invited to this event, sat and chatted with 99 other religious officials. Surely someone knew of his sermons. It's interesting that Se. Clinton did not mention her or her husband's knowledge this man. What made them comfortable to the Clinton's and the others at the event then that is so different from who he is now?

By: bob

bob — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:36:29 +0000

did clinton have a 20 year spiritual relationship with rev. wright

like obama did?

By: NOBama

NOBama — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:36:08 +0000

It's a photo – it's not a 20 year relationship to the church!

I have a photo with President Clinton – does that make him a Vikings fan because I am?

CNN – QUIT BITING ON THE OBAMA BAIT!

CLINTON 2008

By: Waaaiit a minute

Waaaiit a minute — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:36:05 +0000

hahahahaha This is too good to be true! They play the race and once again it appears to be back firing on them. Those people are too divisive to unite and lead the country. In the end, this week is looking up for Obama who has been receiving fire from all angles. I wonder what the Clintons will come up with to explain this one. Even Bill Richardson is switching camp. I guess that superbowl party they had down in new mexico didnt rely suffice to sway him to Billary!

GOBAMAGO 08!

By: Mandy

Mandy — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:35:57 +0000

So, this is news? I've seen presidents meet all kind of whack-o's. doesn't mean they all served as their spiritual and moral leaders though. like for obama.

By: Tamara, Chespeake, VA

Tamara, Chespeake, VA — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:35:24 +0000

This is why the Clinton campaign has been so quiet about it. It seems as if people are taking this WAY too far. If we all were responsible for every comment that anyone around us made, we would all be in big trouble. Let's stop the negative campaigning and get on with this election; and by the way, the media isn't helping at all by stooping to the level of the National Enquirer.

By: JKH

JKH — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:34:23 +0000

Is this supposed to be controversial? If so, I'm not getting it. Wasn't this pre-911 and pre-GD America? Now if you were to report that Bill Clinton carried on a 20 year relationship with this man, knew intimately his views and teachings, sat by and did nothing about him poisoning the minds of a large congregation and the minds of his very own child – then, of course, I could see the controversy in it.

By: Poly

Poly — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:34:21 +0000

And this does what for Obama?

Nothing, unless Bill Clinton sat and listened to Jeremiah Wright for 20 years.

Another attempt by Obama to minimize his own egregious mistakes, and it doesn't matter because he won't win the general.

By: exobama08'

exobama08' — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:34:14 +0000

W.O.W! I can not believe this. I have finally seen the true colors of Barack. A man who speaks of change is pulling the same old politically tricks to get the nomination. I was a support but, now I am not. The last several weeks have shown Barack Obama is nothing but the same. So if I got to vote for the same, I want someone who has some knowledge and experience leading this country. I am disappointed in you Barack for lifting the hopes and dreams of our country just to find out that it’s all talk. How could you and your campaign release a photo that proves nothing, except you are now the desperate one? The Clinton campaign did not attack or challenge you on your relationship with the pastor. So how could your campaign release a photo that insinuates a relationship between Pastor Wright and the Clintons? I am pretty sure that the Clintons do not have a 20 year relationship with the pastor. There is a difference between a meet and greet and having your kids baptized.

Sorry Barack no more Obama08’

Now Hilary08’

By: Adam

Adam — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:34:05 +0000

One irrelevant breakfast with hundreds of other people or twenty year in this awful man's pew? Hmm...sounds like the Obama camp is throwing anything to deflect all the negative attention – too late, Obama! Check out the latest polls – you're falling in everyone!

By: L L FLORIDA

L L FLORIDA — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:34:02 +0000

THE OBAMA'S CAMPAIGN IS INSULTING THE AMERICAN PEOPLE INTELLIGENCE ! THE ARE IMBECILES!

By: Steve

Steve — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:33:46 +0000

CNN thanks again for the great reporting. You have somehow managed to link Hillary Clinton to something that she had nothing to do with. At least you are consistent.

By: LAURA

LAURA — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:33:36 +0000

I guess that just goes to prove that the Clintons are not the racists that some Obama supporters are making them out tobe.

By: JJ in NY

JJ in NY — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:32:43 +0000

I guess the chickens have come home to roost in Bill's. coop .

By: Hillary supporter

Hillary supporter — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:32:26 +0000

What's the point of running this story?

By: White man from AZ

White man from AZ — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:31:39 +0000

I'm an Obama supporter, and I just have to say... who cares?
A. Singer is right, the president takes pictures with more people than he can probably remember.
B. Jeremiah Wright is not the hate-monger everyone is making him out to be. If you watched the sermons that CNN, MSNBC, etc. took their snippets from, you'd realize the "controversial" comments were completely out of context.
Do your own research before froming your opinions. Don't mindlessly rely on the media. Remember: they're tring to make money.

By: Dawn Matthews

Dawn Matthews — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:31:20 +0000

I believe the Clintons have a lot to hide. Time will tell as more of those documents are released from the archives. I did support Bill Clinton when he was in office, and until recently, I was torn between Obama and Hillary Clinton. But in light of recent incidents, I really don't trust her anymore. I do believe she will do anything, and I mean anything for a win! Whatever happened to ethics? So, therefore, I am a Pennsylvanian awaiting April 22nd so that I may vote for OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT!!!

By: Jeff

Jeff — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:31:17 +0000

Now CNN is trying everything to help Obama win. Just look at their TV programs in the past couple of days.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:15:40 +0000

You failed to mention that the Obama camp provided the picture to the New York Times.

By: Darryl, MI

Darryl, MI — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:15:27 +0000

Anyone who gets invited to the White House has to be thouroghly checked, and is not a threat.

By: TimeforHealing

TimeforHealing — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:15:20 +0000

The funny thing to me is, you know they are looking for more statements from his ex-pastor. The man preached for 20 years. However there have been no more reports from Fox News of any new statements or Obama being present when he said anything racial. Could it be that the majority of his sermons where about the things he is revered and being honored for around the country? Helping the needy, feeding the poor, fathers taking responsibilty for their families, helping the homeless

I’m just saying research. Vote HRC because she is the best candidate for you. Not some political ploy that plays on fear and emotions, trying to cast Obama as a racist when he himself is white.

By: Joy

Joy — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:15:18 +0000

CNN is helping Obama camp. Haha.

By: Darth

Darth — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:15:10 +0000

To quote our esteemed Vice President Chaney,

So?

By: Susan

Susan — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:14:36 +0000

The 'Chickens' have come home to 'Roost'.

By: In the Loop, Chicago

In the Loop, Chicago — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:14:32 +0000

The caption should read...

"If Bill personally invites him to the White House, how could he be the racist, anti-American that the media and Clintons' want him to be now?"

Let's get real America, its become convenient to talk up this non-sense only for political purposes- nothing more.

By: Obama 008

Obama 008 — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:14:29 +0000

Is bill running for president? I wonder if he got his picture taken with george bush

By: Maddog, Charlotte NC

Maddog, Charlotte NC — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:13:58 +0000

It's time to move on CNN

By: osmond

osmond — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:13:53 +0000

It comes full circle. People forget that he was in the military and served his country. Prior to these comments he was real respected in every way shape and form. Dont judge everyone by the company they keep. But in lew of all this information its time to move past him and get back to why the dollar is less than the Euro and why parents cant afford to send their kids to college

By: vjh

vjh — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:13:26 +0000

ohhhh? hmm, maybe this is why Hillary has had no comment to this issue. Ok, HRC supporters, lets hear you now continue raking Obama over the coals. Pie on your faces ?

By: Brian from Fort Mill, S.C.

Brian from Fort Mill, S.C. — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:13:24 +0000

This means nothing. Next question!

By: Cam

Cam — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:13:17 +0000

Clearly this photo shows that the Rev. has no hate for the Clinton or he would have not gone to the event because it was invite only has the story explians. I think that before his sermons are judged they should be aired in full....how can we take 30 seconds of what someone says and decided what kind of person they are. I am sure if some wants to turn anyone into a monster they can in 30 second of footage. I am a Obama supporter no matter what and hope everyone just chills out....please before we judge get the full story...what was said bfore and after those 30 seconds....for all we know he was quoting someone....so please media stop trying to stop history and let Obama take his place in history...

By: Wanda Reed

Wanda Reed — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:13:02 +0000

There is no comparison to the Obama issue, a prayer breakfast for over a 100 ministers – this was just a good will gesture on Clinton's part. Rev Wright was just part of a large group, he was not Clinon's personal spiritual adviser and Clinton did not attend his church. Someone must be desperate to think this in some way will discredit Senator Clinton. And also the Clintons did not cause this issue for Obama. He did!!!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:13:02 +0000

There is a significant difference between being in a one picture with a controversial figure versus attending that priests church for 20 years.

By: California Voter

California Voter — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:13:01 +0000

Looks like the Obama campaign is really digging deep to make a story.

By: David, NJ

David, NJ — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:12:07 +0000

Figures.......
MSNBC is doing a great job with this story as they mentioned Hillary's attendance of this event and a copy of the letter that Mr. Clinton wrote to Rev Wright to thank him because he was an inspiration to him.

From my point of view. Leave the Rev alone because none of us knows this man only a 20 second clip that played endlessly on every major news station. Can I judge you within 20 seconds? I think not. End of Story........let the Wright story go. I know you want people blogging on your site and watching your channel.

By: Linda

Linda — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:11:30 +0000

Who cares!!!!! I'm judging Hillary on what she says and does. I'm judging Barack on what he says and does. The people they hang out with aren't on the ballot, so let's get back to the candidates themselves.

By: Lisa Gross

Lisa Gross — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:11:07 +0000

This picture shows exactly what many people have been saying about this minister. He has preached many positive sermons and they choose to only report when he went off the script alittle. I don't believe Clinton nor Obama believes what Mr. Wright said in those sermons. We must not judge others and allow them their own experiences and feelings and try to be more understanding like Jesus spoke of!

By: Relle Boston

Relle Boston — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:10:53 +0000

The clintons and the bush's are bad for the country.

By: D.

D. — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:10:43 +0000

So what? Obama camp stop spining. It shows more and more OBama is no different from other politician, He's anything but what he claimed.

By: Andrea

Andrea — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:10:41 +0000

This is silly does it really matter? I am an Obama supporter but I feel we are really losing sight of the issues.

By: isis lara

isis lara — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:10:29 +0000

Someone please tell me ... and why is this relevant?

By: Relle Boston

Relle Boston — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:09:58 +0000

Be fare to obama, but that doen not seem likely.

By: Independent

Independent — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:09:55 +0000

Why does every scandal end resurrection Bill and Monica Lewinsky?

By: Rod

Rod — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:09:46 +0000

Why am I not suprised?

By: Annamica, OH

Annamica, OH — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:09:05 +0000

Way to go Obama....grasping at straws aren't you? This is what desperate people do. First he distinguishes his grandmother as a "typical white person" (still waiting for CNN to pick up on that) and now trying to besmirch the former President through a photo.

By: Brnman

Brnman — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:09:04 +0000

There must be more to Rev Wright than the few moments that we have seen on those video clips.

His good accomplishmets that he has made at his church and in his community to be invited to the White House by Pres Clinton must be outstanding.

By: RL in IL.

RL in IL. — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:08:45 +0000

Too late. Barack has shown he is no different than any other politician. He did "CHANGE" his every vote should count line. Illinois did "CHANGE" IT'S primary for HIM.. He did "CHANGE" his story on the Reverend. The bad news the truth didn't come out til after we voted. The good news is there's always November.

By: Dean from Illinois

Dean from Illinois — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:08:22 +0000

So What. Quite trying to make something out of nothing. CNN you have really gone down in your reporting. I used watch CNN and have you as my home page, no more. You have proved this year that you want to sway as many people as possible in the Obama camp and you have do just that. The best political time on TV, my aching backside.

By: AtomicBetty

AtomicBetty — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:07:12 +0000

There is a big difference between a photo op and a life-time of devotion. How long will if be before someone dredges up the footage of Obama and family in Rev. Wright's pews while he spews his message of hate?