Watch Barack Obama comment on his former pastor.
(CNN) - In his harshest criticism yet of his former minister, Rev. Jeremiah Wright, Barack Obama said he was “outraged” by Wright’s comments at the National Press Club Monday, and “saddened by the spectacle.”
“I have been a member of Trinity Church since 1992. I have known Rev. Wright for almost 20 years,” he said at a Winston-Salem, North Carolina press conference Tuesday. “The person I saw yesterday is not the person I met 20 years ago.”
Obama said he was outraged by Wright’s remarks that seemed to suggest the U.S. government might be responsible for the spread of AIDS in the black community, and his equation of some American wartime efforts with terrorism. And he seemed to signal a complete break with his former minister.
“What particularly angered me was his suggestion somehow that my previous denunciation of his remarks were somehow political posturing,” said Obama, who added that Wright had shown “little regard for me” and seemed more concerned with “taking center stage.”
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Obama will make a great President.
Obama '08
yeah, right....
Big liar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
But your Pastor said you were just being a Politian Obama. You did not know what you were talking about or mean it. Why would he lie?
Sen. Obama seemed VERY much on the DEFENSIVE over this...... he didn't handle it smoothly like Hillary would with a crisis
I don't think this is the guy Democrats and Independents fell in love with before Super Tuesday....
We're now seeing his baggage, and this will hurt him in Indiana
Well its about time Obama has seen the light and realized Wright was wrong and misleaded. Hillary should be the nominee and will be. Obama has had to many mistakes. Even the national points show Hillary could beat McCain by 9 points but Obama could only tie him.
Obama is just saying this get elected his views are the same as Wright.
No need to explain Obama, you still have our loyal support.
Good for you Obama. It is time to put this man behind you and move forward.
Go Obama! Handle issue head on and on target. Put this man away!
I am more convinced than ever that Obama is the best person for President of the United States. Whenever there is an issue that disturbs the American people, he tackles it head on. Bravo!
No endorsement can equal the votes that Rev Wright will bring in for Hillary.
I think Obama fell into the hands of the media lynching, now they will accuse him of throwing Rev. Wright under the bus when only Yesterday they demanded Obama throw Rev. Wright under the very same bus.
Media = Ratings = Destruction = Win for Media and very big end of year bonuses......
Score 1 for the media and I guess Hillary.....
She will NOT get my vote in Nov. I will vote for McCain. If we're going to destroy this country let's do it the right way, courtesy of the Media.
to late Obama. You are tied to him now. We see you are just being a typical Polition, you know, the same kind you say you are not.
Thank you Mr. Obama, you never shy away from standing up for what you believe in and doing what is right. It is not always the easiest path you take, but it is the right one. I just wish the other candidates would take the same high road.
Although many of the divisive Hillary supporters will attack you and say it's not enough, or too little to late. I commend you for taking a stand on these issues and showing leadership in a time where people try to control through fear and hate.
I am proud to be a supporter of you and I know that the only way this country can change is with you as President.
Wright is simply excited to finally have the national stage he's always wanted to have. Apparently 8,000 people aren't enough, so now he wants to shout at millions. It is clear he is not the pastor he once was, now that he's gotten this new rush of power and influence.
He is an egomaniac with a serious thirst for attention and power. He's been marching his way toward complete condemnation from Obama and now he's finally reached that point. Obama is through with him, finally we can move on.
I am an African American and what Rev. Wright did on yesterday was unacceptable. He didn't have any regards to the fact that one of his members is running for the oval office.
This is not about Rev Wright but his behavior on yesterday was radical. He fell for the foolishless
you going to believe crazy priest or plain spoken obama...hmmm..tough choice
Hopefully the news media will stop putting Wright in the headlines now that Obama has said this. For crissake, I'm getting sick of it. Report on the real news, CNN, not the fake news that Hillary wants you to report.
"And he seemed to signal a complete break with his former minister." El finito. Let's move on the important issues.
Obama '08
Good job Obama. Wright has gone off the deep end at this point.
Go get 'em O! Fight back. All this back lash on you means only one thing: you are the front runner, and poised to be the next president!
OBAMA 2008!
What took you so long Berry????
OBAMA IS NOT REV WRIGHT!!!
PEOPLE LET IT GO!!
LET'S LOOK INTO ALL OF YOUR PAST AND SEE HOW MANY CONTROVERSIAL PEOPLE WE WILL FIND, THAT DOES NOT MEAN YOU SHARE THEIR BELIEFS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My fellow Americans..
How can we think this is still an issue? We have two options: We can either VOTE FOr Obama or Not Vote for Obama. Either way can we LET THIS GO! LET IT Go!
Oh My God, I can't stand this! Please, LET IT GO! LET IT GO! LET IT GO!
Good job! Let's get past this now.
Good Job Obama. I am with you..and I will vote for you..certainly not /never for Hillary the Bosnia warrior
I applaud Obama. I think Wright just wants attention.
He is waaay off message.
You guys are so cynical and probably racist. You will reap what you sow and so will he.
Give Obama a break!
Please people....
How can we think this is still an issue? We have two options: We can either VOTE FOr Obama or Not Vote for Obama. Either way can we LET THIS GO! LET IT Go!
Oh My God, I can't stand this! Please, LET IT GO! LET IT GO! LET IT GO!
Lets look at the ex Pastor of Clintons as well and see what he did and she did not condemn that action at all.
Get off you're Knee's, Castro...
The news media should be chastised for giving this retired minister a bully pulpit for his anger. This is irrelevant to what voters care about. His views have no effect on the economy, health care, securing jobs, global warming, foreign policy.
We don't care but the media keeps this story alive...This man and his views is not germane to how we need to address the world's problems. Barack Obama is not his minister's keeper.!!!
Can we please for the love of GOD give this a rest now. The Rev had his say now its over. If the media would not following him around no one would care where he was speaking. Barack this needs to be the last your comment on this matter as well, do not feed the beast. Those folks black or white who think you should have left the church were not going to vote for you anyway. It just makes them feel better to have an excuse no matter how flimsy to prove why you are not ready. Brush it off.
Go Obama! I understand your frustration with Rev. Wright and I agree that he is posturing and vying for attention. He should have been proud to have one of his parishioners running for President, instead he is running to have Obama obliterated by the media.
Good job by Obama. Wish this wasn't an issue at all... Obama should not be responsible for what other people say. Wright is not running for president... Obama is.
What a liar! You knew him for 20 years, buddy!
GO HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Let's me get this straight. First, he denounces Wright but says Wright is entitled to his views. Now, at the National press Club Wright repeats the same things as in his previous sermons and obama claims to be "outraged." Hmmmm. Wright is well, right, Obama you're guilty of political "posturing." You should have separated yourself long ago,
You drank the poison, now deal with the effects.
Last time I checked Wright was not a politician, nor running for office?
As long as the media is dumb enough to keep reporting and giving him FREE coverage...of course he will remain in the spotlight.
This is why religion needs to be kept out of politics, or the media will keep dwelling on trivial issues that have absolutely nothing to do with policy or even viewpoints.
Just because someone goes to the same Church as you, speaks with you or is even your friend...does not mean that one automactically shares the same views.
Why is Wright even allowed to speak to the media? Who cares?
Please, Please, Please...
How can we think this is still an issue? We have two options: We can either VOTE FOr Obama or Not Vote for Obama. Either way can we LET THIS GO! LET IT Go!
Oh My God, I can't stand this! Please, LET IT GO! LET IT GO! LET IT GO!
Here goes the typical OBAMA spin, spin, spin, spin. But, now maybe his pastor can tell us who OBAMA REALLY IS . HMMMM ?? I am sure his pastor has big time Dirt on OBAMA that will somehow leak out to the media. Good Job OPERATION CHAOS !!
THE BUCKEYE STATE FOR HILLARY 90 %
and after THIS speech obama and rev. wright will get together and "pray in the basement" together... birds of a feather, birds of a feather...
will the media and his followers fawn again at his feet? LOL.
Your race speech and this is political posturing...
It is very obvious that you did not want to do either but felt like you were forced to because it could ruin your chances to become president!!!
I guess not all black men are different from white men, as Wright suggests...
Barack Please Distance yourself from this man. it may be something you would have to give thought to, but he is a thorn in your side right now, and he is concerned about no one but himself, as if he is intentionally trying to cost you to lose this election.
He is setting you up, maybe there is some jealousy or somthing going on.......
Your pastor was right about several things on you saying what a politician has to say, so please stop trying to pretend you are above it all you are a typical politican.
I'm so sick of the media giving jeremiah wright all this attention.
Shame on CNN, you're creeping closer and closer to Fox News status.
If you're not airing Wright's stupid speeches all day, you're talking about it, or else you're talking about how it's sad that he media is giving him all this attention (which in itself is just giving him more attention).
Does anyone notice that we're still at War?
I think he's definitely being a politician now. I will still vote for him because the other choices are so much worse. But I don't see him as being as honorable as I saw him yesterday.
Obama!--The No.1 Liar in this century!
No obama at all!!!!
NO OBAMA NO OBAMA!
LMAO. First he didn't know anything, then he denounced him , then he defended him, then he separated himself, then denounced what he said, Now he's outraged. I bet....you're true colors have shown. No one knew who you were. We were just "hoping" for something better because this country needs it. You can keep changing your story Obama, but it 's over for you. You aren't presidential material.
Smart democrats will vote for Hillary, unless they want McCain.
liar, liar, pants on fire!!!! Get a life Obama, your so fake, you will never be President of the United States
BULL!
WHATEVER!!!! You are just waisting everyone's time and money... You are just like him or you would have left the church years ago... I don't in anyway believe that in the 20 yrs you have been going to that church you didn't see any of this happen... GIVE ME A BREAK..
You people that think he is what we need in the white house are CRAZY!!!! Go ahead and vote for him and watch our country get turned over to Iran..
Outrage? The guy's been saying the same things for 20 years. This is exactly what Wright was saying about Obama. He's just another politician. I would have had respect for what Obama said if he had turned on his heel and left Wright's church when these remarks were first made. Now his "outrage" lacks any credibility.
END THE DRAMA. VOTE AGAINST OBAMA. HILLARY 08!!!!
In his BIG IMPORTANT SPEECH ON RACE Senator Obama said he could no more disown Rev. Wright than he could a member of his own family. If I were a member of Senator Obama's family I guess I should consider this a warning.
Wright is way out of line, taking Obama to task for seperating himself from his personal beliefs and commentary.
Wright should be going out of his way to seperate Obama from his rhetoric!
That's if he wasn't grandstanding.
DrFill
Too late, you're done for! We have heard and seen enough. You are an unknown factor that doesn't look good given what we have found out lately. In fact you look very bad at this point.
Giving speeches that sound like music to some peoples' ears is not going the change anything and it is certainly not going to get you the nomination and the White House.
Hillary will lead us to victory in November!!!
Jay, that is funny. Why would he like? He is a nut that is why. You might not like Obama, you might think Hillary is a better candidate, Obama does not have the background for the job, but there is nothing to suggest from his activities that he is with Wright on these issues. And so you and Peter, and dmw are not being honest. That is why there is no reasoning with you. Don' be like that, vote Hillary if you like but dont give way to the campainia mania.
! Fact. Obama did the right thing before not to through his pastor under the bus – what Wright pulled there on the Clinton organized (!!! see Drudge) press meeting is disgusting. Now it's time to smack the fist on the table !
Good for Barack Obama !
ouuuuch! good for Obama, he needs to distance himself with this man, not the cronie he wants on his political agenda.
So he goes to this church for 20 years and just now he has decided to speak out against his Pastor??? What a load of bologna. This is laugh out loud funny. Obama looks utterly ridiculous.
After 20 years, if you just figured out this guy was a kook, you might not be bright enough to be the President. And after the last 8 years, that's a low bar you are failing to reach, Obama.
Your spin comes about 2 months too late. Not buying it.
Let's talk about REAL issues already!!!!!!!!!!!!
NO MATTER WHAT SEN CLINTON OR REV WRIGHT HAS TO SAY ABOUT OBAMA. HE WILL BE OUR NEXT PRESIDENT. CLINTON AND REV WRIGHT ARE SHOWING THIER TURE COLORS. HAS ANYONE EVERY THOUGHT ABOUT WHAT THEY MIGHT HAVE SAID BEHIND CLOSE DOORS ABOUT ANOTHER RACE. COME ON PEOPLE WE ALL SAY THINGS THAT WE SHOULD NOT HAVE. THE MEDIA HAS TAKEN THIS TO FAR AND WE ARE FOLLOWING RIGHT ALONE WITH IT. AND TO MAKE MATTER EVEN WORSE WE HURTING THE DEM PARTY!!!!!!!
Jay-Now you trust the pastor"s word. Give me a break.
Stuck on stupid!
First Obama didn't hear him, then he did, then Wright was his beloved uncle, now he's throwing him under the bus, just like typical White grandma
Well, now I FINALLY figured out what Obama means by "change": it means changing his mind whenever he thinks it benefits him politically.
I'm sad too. God bless you Obama
YOU CAN TELL THE WORLD THAT OBAMA. YOU SURE CANT MAKE ME BELIEVE IT. OF COURSE YOUR NOT GOING TO AGREE AND LOOSE YOUR CHANCES TO BE ELECTED. SMART PEOPLE KNOW ,DEEP INSIDE YOU AGREE WITH YOUR PASTOR AND LIVE EVERYDAY WHAT HE HAS THAUGHT YOU. IT SHOWS IN YOUR SPEECHES, ARROGANTS ,RACIST AND HYPOCRTITICAL BEHAVIOR THROUGH THIS RACE. YOU ARE A BIG JOKE OBAMA. GO HRC.
He lied when he said he wasn't his mentor. Obama has said many times in the past that Wright was his mentor. How can anyone believe this guy?
Why would he lie?? Ok so know we are giving Wright some credibility??? I think it's just simply STUPID SEASON now for people to think that Obama is secretly in cahoots with Wright-wing politics in an effort to destroy the country. Obama represents the next chapter in American race and political relations.
Go-Bama!!!!
Okay, now can we get back to where the candidates stand on the issues? Please stop letting Wright have more press than Clinton and Obama.
He's doing what he needs to as a politician to get elected.
Hope. Change. Just words.
Your campaign is in a big mess! Such a mess, you're done!
GO HILLARY!
Hopefully this means Sens. Obama and Clinton will start talking about some real issues – uninsured Americans, rising food costs, a looming recession and a war.
As much as I support Obama, I will still vote for Hillary if she gets the nomination. I will NOT go 4 more years with a Republican in office. Come on, Democrats – isn't that the real goal?
Jay, i'm sure you've lied for dubious, face-saving if not sinister reasons. I believe Wright is lying. Who know's why he would lie. Why does anyone?
Watching the live coverage I could tell that Senator Obama is hurt and he probably never thought that his former pastor would turn on him. I believe this needed to be done and this just shows what a great leader he is. He could have thrown Rev. Wright under the bus many times, but he practiced his faith and gave Rev. Wright the benefit of the doubt.
This needed to be done and I hope Senator Obama can now go back to dealing with the problems everyday Americans are facing.
Obama '08
Pastors with huge egos sometimes do this – Wright is not the first – to lead a successful ministry and then go bonkers when the spotlight shines on them. Think of some of the right-wing evangelicals who have gone down in flames. The pastor I saw over the weekend, smirking, smart-mouthing – this has clearly become much more about HIM than about Jesus – which strips him of all credibility. Hopefully THAT will become clear, and people understand that this man's ranting have nothing to do with Obama. The more nuts Wright proves to be, the easier it will be for the electorate to make this distinction.
Let it go, Obama. I thought you want to focus on more important issues such as gas prices and housing crisis. We really do not want to listen to another one of your scripted and rehearsed speeches.
It's getting very crowded under the Obama bus.
GREAT, if elected President Obama will be giving Press Conferences to air out his dirty laundry.
Denounce?!? Like he didn't really know what Wright said for 20 years, COME ON, Wrihgt didn't flip. Obama knew he was like this and used him for political gain. This is what he gets for getting into bed with him.
OBAMA BIN LYIN
I think the goodly Rev was 'trapped' into that situation. What a pity!!
Can we face the REAL issues facing America? Look at Saint Hillary's supporters jumping all over the place calling Obama names!!! LMHO!!!
It is awfull that a man has to defend the words of another! Now that Obama has distanced himself from Rev. Wright's words and to some part Rev. Wright's current actions. I hope that we can now get back to the business of this election.
If the media continues to play Rev. Wright sound bites, and then make claims that Obama's words are untrue then this election isn't about the issues but more about the media trying to discredit a man based on someone elses words verses Obama's own words and actions.
What can you saqy. He deals with problems head on. No excuses, no pandering, no ducking, no spin.
He's going to be a phenomenal president
No president have a forgiving spirit as Obama. What Jesus do? Exactly what Obama did, we cann't just slammed people just because they are wrong but gracful let them God.
I also love the fact that once again Rev. Wright is coming to your rescue... he all but gave you a reason now to through him under the bus... this will give you a clean break...
All of this is political posturing!!!
Congratulations to Obama for finally having the good sense to see Rev. Wright for what he is. Then again maybe it isn't as much good sense as political expediency. In any case, it's about time! However, I still won't be voting for Obama since I don't want another inexperienced novice in the White House as we have had for the past 8 years. Go, Hillary!!!!
I am so glad to see Obama come out and finally say he strongly disagrees with Rev. Wright! I couldn’t believe how this guy threw Obama under the bus, especially when Obama went out of his way not to make Rev. Wright look bad. I hope America can get over this and move on. We need change and we need it now!
Obama 08
How sad for the entire church in Chicago. Rev. Wright threw Barack under the bus yesterday and I applaude Barack for standing up under obviously painful circumstances to distance himself from the divisive remarks of Rev. Wright.
Barack will make a marvelous president!
Thank you, and God bless you and your family.
He did what needed to be done.
I don't defend the things that Wright has said, though I do agree many of them are true and aren't particularly divisive if said with different language.
I did defend the relationship he had with Obama, you can't say a man is a bad pastor because of some bad opinions he has, I am sure he was a wonderful pastor, aside from the handful of comments he made over many many many years.
Now he is trying to sell books, he is throwing Obama under the bus to get into the limelight.
I don't believe THIS is the man Obama saw when he went to church.
I accept the denunciation.
Vote Obama 2008
Well, Senator, you showed little regard for the Rev. when you threw him under the bus the first time, why should he show regard for you? This is too little too late and it is time for you to end this false campaign you have been leading. I for one, as a democrat, will not now or EVER vote for you. You have proved yourself to be the worse of politicians. If it does not go your way, you whine. If you say something DEMEANING ABOUT AVERAGE WORKING PEOPLE, that gets out to the public, you say you did not mean it that way. Now , a man that has been you minister for 20 years, you will denounce and throw to the wolves, because it is hurting your chances for the nomination. You have no LOYALTY to your race or this nation.
I AM DONE
Oh, and this comment will not get posted, because CNN is too far up your behind
I hate to say it but now Mr Obama will have a problem with the African American community.
This is a no win situation.
He should have done this in PA, but now that Mr Wright said Obama distanced himself only for political reasons Obama will look as if he is now disowning him for political reasons.
Many high ranking Black leaders who admire Mr Wright will turn against Mr Obama for denoucing him
I hear the sound of a creaky bike backpedaling.
Obama has flip-flopped here several times.
do u guys really want in the oval office????? think about it he will have Wright there too advising him. Obama is a fraud
Hillary was winning Pennyslavania by 20% but only won it by 10% when the election took place. Obama narrowed her win. Well look at North Carolina. Obama was winning by more than 20% in polls and now is only winning by 10%. So it looks like theres alot of confusion out there. People are driving to both of them in the last months of primaries. Its going to get messy!
Day late, dollar short Mr Nobama.
Good for you Senator Obama. You did what you had to do and I was voting for you then and am voting for you even more now. Once again you did a wonderful job in setting the record straight. Hopefully we can now move on to the real issues and forget this nonsense...although I have to say it will be very amusing to see Sean Hannity's righteous comments along with his sidekick Newt Gingrich (the model citizen) later tonight.
Obama 08 – our next President of the United States of America
Obama moveon your target is the White House and not the Pastor.
Obama admitted that Wright's comments did great damage to his campaign...I just hope Wright will understand that and not use the spotlight like this again...If he costs him the nomination, he will anger a lot of people...he needs to fall back and shut up...
It only took you twenty years to realize that he did not share the same beliefs as you? Yeah, right. If you want to accuse someone of lack of judgement, Senator Obama, please look in the mirror.
This is a war of words between Rev. Wright and Obama. This situation could escalate to higher levels and bring out a lot of unknowns.
Bout time you got on Rev. Wright.
He just wants to be another Jesse Jackson. Dont let him step on you to get there.
Rev. Wright – you left did it to yourself – your speech yesterday was so far out of touch, it sounded like you wanted to make Obama lose on purpose so you could say "SEE! TOLD YOU NO ONE WOULD VOTE FOR A BLACK MAN"
But you are sooooooooooo wrong – many people of many races are ready for change...you underestimate us, and frankly you are not uplifting our spirits in any way shape or form..
Man, it is so weird to see a politician speaking plainly and honestly – Obama is a breath of fresh air!
Not enough-not soon enough. I do no believe Obama, I think he and especially so his wife hold many of the beliefs of Rev Wright. If he is the nominee-I will NOT vote for him. I will not vote for McCain, It will pain me not to cast a vote at all-it will be the first time I will not vote in my lifetime, however I do not want this man in the White House and if my individual vote stops that froim happening-then so be it.
Sorry Mr. Obama that Rev. Wright no longer endorses you and says that he has to be a pastor and stick with the truth while you have to play your politics game. Which I think Wright was calling you a liar.
But dont wory Hamas, Ayers, Rezko all still love you.
Since corporate media is culpable for part
of the story, maybe it is time to stop supporting
the corporations that make money from us
everytime we buy a product that is promoted on
a media program.
Time to wake up and realize how much control
corporate America has in this conversation and
take it back.
OBAMA 08
P.S. I hope John Edwards is his running mate.
CAn we all put this to rest?
The American people dont care about Wright, we care about our LIVES!
Poor Obama?
I am not sure if I feel sorry for him, or if I just want to laugh at this typical Washington politician.
Well, I guess Obama can't explain this away after all. He was for Rev. Wright before he was against him. hmmmmmmmmm Sound familiar? Finally, everyone's waking up to see Obama for what he is, an empty suit who spouts platitudes. Go Hillary!
You know this is not a uniter. We should be focusing on the important things.
America,
I am going to stop shy of saying that the nation I once regarded as the greatest has become the dumbest.
Look, I am catholic and will always be a catholic. The catholic chruch has done some outrageous things in the past, including the molestation of minors in recent history. Does that mean all catholics are bad? I don't think
Obama's Pastor has some seriuos issues. Yes. Why take it on Obama. It's his former pastor.
Obama is running for president and offering hope for America, not his pastor.
Please wake up, people!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am truly proud of his sense of right and wrong and the ability to seek it without stepping all over people. He has handled this issue with respect for all humans but with an urgency to end the divisiveness that the controversy has caused. I am sure, though, that his critics will twist this in anyway they can. People who do so will be guilty though of the same divisiveness.
GO OBAMA!!! I'm glad you are speaking out! WE SUPPORT YOU!!!!
OBAMA 08!!!
Gotta love it...Obama stands up for this clown and Wright accuses him of "political pandering?"
Unfortunately, Rev.Wright has not shown you the same respect, he is soaking up the limelight, only thinking of himself,not how his actions could ruin your chances of becoming our next President. So much for being a good Christian and Friend. It is a beautiful thing to show your devotion to someone,however,if by doing so is going to harm you, then you need put your welfare first and foremost. Unfortunately, we go through life and hurt by those we love and respect. Rev.Wiright did play a role in your life, but it seems that part of your life is now over, it's time to move on. I hope you find peace.
Affectionately,
One of your supporters
This guy is so sincere... He has his moral. America should take the chance to have this guy as its President.
Obama 08
I hope people are happy now that he has denounced Rev. Wright. Maybe now you will find something else for him to denounce or maybe want him to walk on water.
What else would he say.
Obama first said he was his mentor, then an old "uncle" , i wrote a book based on him
Now he never knew him over twenty years, never knew this side of him
please...........
I would be outraged if a man or woman that I considered to be a spiritual leader of mine decided to take my good works and effort and use it as a platform to spew hate and poison. This race is about more than one 'bitter' man or his hateful message. It is about hope and change for a better America.
Those of you who are still ducking sniper fire and accepting pac money, you can continue. You wouldn't have voted for Obama anyway. This was a convenient way for you not to vote for him. OBAMA all the WAY !!
Two men of God who appear to agree...to disagree. Peace brothers!
Clearly Sen. Obama is trying his best to distance himself from his former pastor. However, he would have more credibility with the American people if it had not taken him twenty years to get to this point. And when it became politically expedient to do so.
We need you buddy! Don't let the Hillary machine get you down...on the up side once you are done with her, Mccain will seem like a walk in the park.
SOMETIMES ITS HARD TO DO THE RIGHT THING AND I AM SO PROUD OF YOU FOR NOT TAKING THE EASY WAY OUT.
SOME WILL SAY ITS NOT ENOUGH BUT THOSE PEOPLE WEREN'T GOING TO VOTE FOR YOU ANYWAY & AS FOR "REAGAN DEMOCRATS" AKA "WHITE GUYS" IF YOU CANT "CONNECT" WITH THEM ITS NO PROBLEM YOU'VE BROUGH IN A DIFFERENT BASE TO TAKE THEIR PLACE, ITS ALL GOOD!!!!!!!
OBAMA 08'
Good Job Obama.
Your Detractors will never be satisfied with your denounciation and sincerity and they will always ask for more, because they want to always keep the wight issue in the news. This should be enough, move on with your campaign, Mr. Obama.
Well done Senator!
I am proud that you stood up to your former pastor, but without the dramatic diatribes of (trumpted up) anger that is typical of politicians.
Quiet, yet firm and resolute, denouciation of Rev. Wright's recent comments is the best approach. What a contrast to his former pastor who seems to thrive on drama/attention and anger.
OBAMA 08!!!!!
Non-issue. Anyone who votes based on this should not be allowed to vote.
I guess he said what he had to as a politician.
I feel your pain Obama but be strong. God will help you through this.
Rev Wright and Obama are indeed separate persons.
Rev Wright represents the past, but thank God there is hope because Obama represents the future.
Honestly when the first rev. wright issue came about I kind agreed with what he was saying but now I really wish this man would go away. But now he has outraged me as well. He is completely egomaniacal and is really starting to piss me off.
He had to do this today. His campaign was becoming a media circus and what Wright did yesterday was all about Wright. How sad and selfish of Rev. Wright. Sen. Obama did everything he could to provide cover until yesterday. This Had to happen to put this issue to bed.
Excellent Job Senator Obama. Now it is time for the American people and the media to let it go. It is a dead issue now!! Everyone should remember that Senator Obama is NOT Rev. Wright!! This is the kind of President that we need. One who does not shy away from issues and answers questions head on....without making up lies.
Obama might not be Rev. Wright or Rev Wright might not be running for President, BUT, Obama has had him in his life for 20 years. he married them, was his spiritual advisor, baptized his kids and so on. It might not be important to the Obama Cult, but it is to the undecided voter. Why would Obama continue to have this guy influence his life and around his family if he felt this way. He would have never said anything had AMERICANS not found out and not agree with all the HATE he was saying. Obama is only speaking up because he sees he is in trouble.
DROP OUT OBAMA!! GO AWAY!
Are you sure that Rev. Wrong is not on the Cllinton payroll.
Wow, Obama appeared so disconnected during this press conference...he had no steam and his thought processes were disjointed. I still think there is something much bigger going on here than what meets the eye. Something feels very wrong.
I love you man. Good job again.
WHAT? Obama's little Speech was nothing more than a matter of Convenience! Obama knew that his Pastor's words were offensive and racist! Obama stood by Wright from the very beginning and now when Wright runs' off at the mouth, Obama feels he has to reject him? You don't belong to a Church for 20 Years and claim this is the first time you heard your Pastor say these kinds of words and defend him up until this day. And now Obama wants to ask the American People to write Wright off and forget about him because "NOW" Obama states he has problems with what he says? You got to be Kidding? Does Obama really think us Typical White People can't see through that "BS"!!
Barack, you sat in his church and hung on every word for twenty years and wrote about how much you admired him. With just about a week to the next primaries and he is causing a spectacle for you, suddenly he is a changed man and this is not the person you knew. Do you think that aliens abducted him and switched his brain? Puleeze! You did make comments for political gesturing, that part he got right. Democrats, think long and hard about who you might put in office. We are just starting to scratch the surface on the man who wants to be President.
its really over for Obama. This white guy in ohio will never vote for him.
Obama is the BOSS, no matter what the boss do people will still criticize.
If it was is wife I could understand, but it is Pastor.
Move Obama!!
It's unfortunate how his Pastor has sort of characterized Obama as a typical politician. It breaks my heart to see Rev. Wright so desperately seeking media spotlight amist this grea t campaign for hope.
Here we go... Obama just being a politician!!! They keep throwing eachother under the bus.... OBAMA vs WRIGHT place your bets!
So Obama's saying out of nowhere, Wright turns into this crazy individual and Obama is not aware of it until this week? C'mon, he's known the guy for twenty years! Poor judgement is all I have to say about Obama.
Obama is lying.
The pastor was not reading.
The pastor was saying what he felt
Obama still hasn't distanced himself from this guy
Wake up American
Vote for Hillary and tell Obama to step down NOW
He handled it well. In fact he handled it well before. Barack Obama has more integrity than Hillary Clinton could ever understand.
Boo Hoo...a scary black man challenges the white myth that "white-is-right-no-matter-what"....especially the sad Archie Bunker-like Hillbots on here.
America is being screwed by the ignorance and blindness of its uneducated, bible-loving populous.
Thanks.
One thing's for certain when you watch Obama give these remarks (vs. just reading snippets of them) – he is in a personal struggle over this situation and he is saddened by what someone he highly respected has turned out to be. That is all over his body language and facial expressions. It's not just politics.
Good job Obama. Rev. Wright is being selfish here. You are running for president and not rev. wright.
I'm sure Obama was hurt and disappointed by the actions of Rev.Wright.
A "Hillary" supporter said she would have handled this incident smoother....
I say HILLARY would have thrown wright under the bus in the begining. Because she has NO loyalty for ANYBODY!!!!
Thanks Obama...maybe NOW the media will let this mess die!!!!
Cmon Obama – 20 years of goign to church and hearing this stuff and now you don't like the man and throw him under the bus? I do not buy it!
OH BOY...
First of all, to still suggest that he somehow didn't know that his pastor of 20 years held such views of the US, is a load of BS! Stop the lying already.... He tried to hide it first, then tried to take a middle ground in Philly, and now it all back-fired!
The more interesting thing however, will be what effect this will have on his support among African-Americans... Will they still vote for him overwhelmingly? or will they see him as a sell-out to the Liberals?
It will also be very interesting to see how Wright will respond to all this... If he chooses to go an eye-for-an-eye with Obama, it could be the kiss of death for his candidacy!
Well played by a masterful communicator.
Too little too late. Now that all of America has heard his views Obama denounces Wright. Sounds like poitician to me.
I'm a die hard OBAMA Supporter. However, after today I think that he has fallen away from his change idea. He seems to be saying anything to get elected.
Hillary is the worse of the 3 candidates. McCaine will continue to do as much for corporate America as possible. The U.S. political system and its candidates are all full of &((*U! I'm not into picking the less of the 3 evils. We need CHANGE in America and nether of the 3 will change. Barrack new what Mr. Wright said was needed. I don't agree with the second speach and its method, however he has put forth issues that need to be discussed.
CHANGE 08
NO OBAMA, NO CLINTON, NO MCCAINE
AMERICA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Obama, I am so proud of you. The folks of Wright's generation, our parents generation, have to much anger and bitterness at times. Sometimes we need to let them go. I am proud of you.
I must admit you were making me nervous, I was afraid you were not going to respond.
I don't know what to think at this moment. I am a Democrat and I really hope this doesn't hurt our chances of winning back the White House. Hillary supporters and Obama supporters are going to have to unite or here we go again. I don't think we can stand another term of bush politics.
Obama stay focus and not allow a pastor you respect to steal this election away from you.
God bless you and your campaign.
Good for you Sen. Obama. I am with you all the way.
Great job Obama! I am more than satisfied with your statements regarding the latest statements of Rev. Wright. Now let's get back to the issues!!!!
OBAMA 2008!!!
OBAMA 2008!!!
OBAMA 2008!!!
Poised! Excellent!
It is hot in the kitchen...he can stand the heat and cool the embers....
The next President of the United States of America...
Mr. Obama
Hillary 2008!
Obama was stuttering a lot.
Must be lying.
Americans have come to a conclusion easily about Wright and his views. Are we to believe Obama, Mr. Professor, is only finding out NOW what type beliefs his pastor has????
Come on.
He's lying.
Obama is weak.
Obama hasn't been vetted.
Obama is an extremist and so is his wife, pastor, and cmpaign friends in Chicago.
He will lose to McCain.
Go Hillary!!
OMG! About time. Now lets move on with the people's business like healthcare, gas prices and etc.
Sen. Obama 08
Now can we please return to our regularly scheduled program: THE ISSUES..and why BARACK OBAMA IS BEST EQUIPPED TO TACKLE THEM? Thank you.
“outraged”...bull
America wake-up!
Hillary all the way!
Again our own people are more concerned with tearing eachother down. The first black man getting ready to make history and his pastor rather save his ownself rather than turn the other cheek!! Read the bible Wright and remember it was the Church leaders who Jesus didn't like!!
Finally, a leader who is willing to face challenges head on. Obama has never done the "politically correct" thing, he has shown that he really is willing to stand up face the music. Bravo Obama, not just America, but the world needs a leader like you!
Obama you just know only yesterday? what's about the one he preached
last time? We Americans don't by that Obama........you lied to Americans
you just need people donation for you and you never said before and you
just know yesterday liar.....Obama you are big liar. You said the man yesterday is not the man you know 20 years ago so, we don't by it you just
got advice from Car Rove that's why you speak today huh......! good adviser Obama. Hope you going to drop out soon before more damaged
to your future. Anyway we don't by it. Still not too late just vote for the right
people to be a nominee or President.
Thus ends the Wright story.
Now, let's talk Hagee. Let's talk the obliteration of Iran. Let's talk Clinton lying about the Weathermen.
And let's look forward to the Obama administration.
Put a fork in Obama... He's done!
So who's lying?... Obama, Wright, both?
Wait and see how bad this comes back at him from Sharpton, Farakan, Jackson... let alone Wright!
He's dead in the general... better think about that Supers... (and we've not even gotten to Rezko and Ayers)
NOBAMA No WAY
Obama still didn't denounce that antiracist man, it figures. Obama is a liar and is full of s**t. Like the old saying goes..." TELL ME WHO YOU HANG AROUND WITH AND I'LL TELL YOU WHO YOU ARE!!!" Obama=BAD PROGRESS!
Obama, I think that you need to back that bus up and drive over this man several more times. What idiot would throw a member of his own church under the bus? Rev. Wright, who is closer to Rev. Do Wrong!
LOL!!!! Only now your outraged?!?!?! How about the last 20 years???? Ridiculous to the point of absurdity!! Only now when he absolutely must, keep in mind he is just outraged, not denouncing the good Rev. after all he won't, the Rev. Wright is close personal friend and spiritual advisor!!! This tells us everything we need to know about Obama's judgment and willingness to tell the people exactly what they want to hear!!
-->Any of these 'good job' and 'go Obama' posts not from paid bloggers???
Good for you OBAMA!! Rev. Wright and (all of his attention-getting behavior) needed to be kicked to the curb!!! Good for you!!!!
When faced with a crisis... when faced with tough decisions... when faced with a choice - to pander or to speak from the heart... Obama always seems to rise to the occasion. Bravo Barack! You have my vote!
Obama did a great job!
Excellent job Obama. Now Hillary, McCain and everybody just need to shut up about this. Why is it that no one has addressed the fact that the Clintons invited Rev Wright to a White house press conference or something like that when the Monica Lewinsky scandal came out? Apparently they felt they needed the advice and counsel of Rev Wright then?
Everybody is hammering down on Obama about Rev Wright when they are all being two faced.
Stay Focused Obama. You will succeed!
Obama looked like a loser. It's clear he is weak when a real crisis hits. He is not up to the task of president, nor is he qualified. His judgement is horribly flawed. He is no different from Wright, because he sat by for 20 years knowing what this man was, and allowed his children to be infected. Good riddance. He is finished.
Obama is a real phoney.He now is doing "damage control" on the Rev Wright.He won't tell you the truth about his Uncle Rev Wright.The Rev was family for 20 years,came to his house many times for family dinners and let this man watch over his children.Now he is throwing the Rev under the bus.I think the American people are smarter than Obama thinks they are.They now see why Obama has kept his Uncle hidden away,deep in that dark closet along with William Ayers,and the Chicago mob.
Let show Rev. Wright and Billary Supports and
donate at least $25.00 to Obama.
This is not about Obama. It's about getting the Republicans OUT OF OFFICE!!! Let us not get distracted.
Donate! Donate! Donate!
What else can Obama do? I mean "Rev. Wright" is sinking his candidacy.
Not bye it! To easy, should have been done before you ran for office
When is John McCain goind to make similar announcements about John Hagee and Rod Parsley????
Now he distances himself from Wright. When he will be (I pray not) in the White House the reverend will be his chief of staff. No doubt it's only a game to fool white voters.
This is a nicely orchestrated political move for obama–he and wright pick a fight, and then he (obama) has the opportunity to publicly distance himself from a potential negative (wright). That is good old fashioned damage control at its best.
As someone who is an Obama supporter but always had to hold my nose when it came to Rev. Wright, I'm glad that Obama has finally repudiated the man and hopefully people will realize that the person running for President and the man who is a retired preacher are not the same people. Hopefully people will vote on the issues and if the candidates are alike on the issues, vote for the person who seems the most honest and capable. For me, that person is still Obama.
Cowboy Jack,
"Sen. Obama seemed VERY much on the DEFENSIVE over this…… he didn't handle it smoothly like Hillary would with a crisis"
You mean like laugh it off? Or maybe ignore it and pretend it didn't happen? What about blame it on a vast right wing conspiracy?
he got my vote back!!!!!
go OBAMA!!!!!
Ah, the socialist of many colors and many coats. Wright is pretty despicable, but at least he is honest in calling Obama a politician. That's exactly what he is, and frankly, not a very adept one. MAYBE he is moderately qualified to serve in a state Senate, but this guy is so totally inappropriate for the White House - it amazes me that so many people just lap up his empty verbiage like kittens lapping milk up from a plate. I will vote for anyone other than Obama, and happily.
GOOD OBAMA...THROW THE GUY UNDER THE BUS....I CARE LESS ABOUT HIM
Mbr states they are using os9, and when they try to go to the next page, it does not come up. They would like a phone call for service today.
Now who is saying anything to get elected. How does it feel to be a POLITICIAN BARACK?? I can not wait to hear Rev. Wright's rebuttal. He'll tell everyone how you've heard many sermons no different to what he said yesterday and you never got up and walked away. The best is by your opposition to Rev. Wright, you've just alienated a huge portion of your african american constituency. You're going down Barry.
How can he continue to insult our intelligence? He sat in that church for years and wants us now to believe he does not agree with his minister? Right. He is insulting every member of the african american community. He needs to apologizze to the african american community and pull out. This is pathetic.
How can Senator Obama not knowing his own Pastor? I don't believe that this is the first time that Senator Obama heard of such things after so many years attending church. From seeing Rev. Wright's comments on TV, I do believe that he has been preaching these nonsense for many years and Senator Obama continued to show his supports/beliefs for the past 20 years until the truth comes out during the Presidental election.
Why is he outraged now? Rev. Wright didn't say anything new yesterday. He'd said it all before, but NOW Obama is outraged? Is it because he sees his political career slipping away? He made the comments today because he is a politician....he had to try to salvage his political career.
Obama appears quite uncomfortable when faced with shortcomings or the need for explanations. This makes me weary of just how little we know about him. On the other hand, Hillary has been exposed to the world with nothing left to surprise us. My thought is that we need to leave Obama to work things out between he and his Pastor and gain more experience before attempting to run the greatest country in the world. Let him first figure out how top run his personal affairs, but not at our expense. The Obama crowd needs to back off of Hillary – stop the "hate mongering" and nominate her for her worthiness.
What about John McCain's or Hillary Clinton's pastor or minister. Where is the srutiny on them. Let's dig some dirt up on their churches. It's time for demorcrats and independents to smarten up and quit being led around like sheep. The naysayers have questioned every democrat's patriotism in the last 4 elections. Barrack does not have to show his patriotism by wearing a flag on his lapel. He shows it by his heart and courage in fending off these idiotic attacks. For the last time, Barrack is his own man, not his ex-pastors puppet.
To all those who think that this should not be an issue, let me explain to you why it is:
There is little, if any, policy differences between Obama and Hillary.
There is little, if any, differences between the experience of the two.
There is little, if any, differences between the qualifications of the two.
Hillary has A LOT of baggage, a shady past, a questionable character, and is generally thought of as unelectable in a general election.
Obama also has, apparently, a lot of baggage which is just now beginning to come out.
As the candidates (both relatively unqualified in my opinion) are so similar, character is the only defining distinction between the two.
As Hillary has a lack of character, she will not want to see any question of character related to Obama just slip away. In this sense, she is correct. As the president, character matters perhaps more than anything else.
So when you have two mediocre individuals without any real well-thought out solutions or proposals poised to become the democratic nominee, character (or lack thereof) is the only thing that you can fight over.
In that sense, Wright, Rezko and the Weather Underground are as legitimate a topic as Whitewater, Cattle Futures, Islamic Doners, Paul vs. Clinton, TravelGate.
Next election, perhaps we can find some candidates that offer style AND substance!
Hillary Clan need something to hold on to. Rev. Wright is not who you are and they know it. Hillary has made too many mistake with her campaign and surrounded herself withe the wrong advisors. If I had a choice between hillary being a blaten liar and obama(getting blamed for someone elses words) I choose Obama.
PEOPLE DO NOT DEFINE US.WE DEFINE OURSELFS . GRACE
I dont blame Obama for what Rev.Wright comments.
We can't make people stop talking.
I'm still for Obama he will change the world for all of us.
OBAMA still 2008
She will NOT get my vote in Nov. I will vote for McCain. If we're going to destroy this country let's do it the right way, courtesy of the Media.
I am 100% for Obama, I do not believe in characterizing a man with another man's words.
Also, I'm not the biggest fan of Hillary, but I do know that a democrat needs to be in the Oval Office come next January. Obama will win, but in the very unlikely event that he doesn't, its important that if you supported Obama, a democrat, from the beginning, that you continue your support for the Democratic Party come November. It's important.
It's inspiring to see Obama stand up and directly confont these issues with complete honesty, something we never see from the Clinton Machine.
Now you're just outraged? Wow, nice try spinning this one. I think you shot another "air ball" on this whole debacle.
Senator Obama told Reverend Wright that he had to speak bad about him.
He is acting like a politician.
He is not distancing himself from this pastor and he is still defending his church.
Reverend Wright said that Obama is a politician and had to say what he had to say.
Excuse me, is this the same man that said he could no more denounce his pastor then he could his grandmother? What's changed other than the fact that he's finally doing what he should have done 20 years ago – put now it's for purely political reasons.
What a hypocrite! Makes you wonder about that wonderful speech he gave doesn't it....
It's always amusing how pro-obama supporters say everything is Hillary's fault. She made Mr. Wright say what he did yesterday, and somehow managed to make Obama call a conference which then made all the media go to the conference to report on it.
Obama had to reply to Mr. Wright.
As Obama said, Mr. Wright basically said Obama agrees with me, and only distanced himself and said he dis-agrees because he's a politician that is running for the oval office.
I don't see how Obama is different from anyone else, there is no hope with him, no change. He's just like the others but wants to take the Presidency with barely any idea how to do his current one.
I'll either vote for Hillary or McCain. Both of them are at least honest in what they represent, and at the very least, they both have more experience.
you go Obama!!!
You have my vote that's for sure...I voted for you in the NJ primaries and I will do it again in November....
Let's move on..and make Obama our next presidente.
yes we can!! yes we can!!!
Ok now can we get back to whats really going on in the real world. Everyone knows Hillary and McBush are Liars but at least Obama tackles his problems. I am more concerned about losing my house and putting gas in my car than who is preaching on Sunday. Government focus on Government Church focus on Church!! I don't pay taxes to listen to my president lead me in my church life, i pay taxes for him to get things Done !!!!!!! Don't let these fools get us off track.
Obama 08 !!!!!!
Obama did the best he could under the circumstances, and the circumstances are good.
“The person I saw yesterday is not the person I met 20 years ago.” Yeah, okay. As if you hadn't seen him in 20 years! The man who baptized your children and presided over your marriage. The man that you defended a few weeks ago by saying that the media was cultivating an incorrect image by pasting together select clippings. That you, Obama, sat through plenty more sermons that were not political and that you, Obama, knew the true Rev. Wright.
Rev. Wright, by revealing his uncensored true self - not a fabrication of the media, has made Obama look like a fool. I am sure the Obama camp is incensed.
Sen Obama has been harping about his superior judgement. It took him twenty years and a presidential election to realize that his judgement about Mr. Wrigt was not correct. It is purely for political reasons that now he is denouncing him. This is the same old politics and not the new politics he has been promising.
Maybe this will make it clear that Wright doesn't represent Obama in any way. Obama is his own man and his own thinker, and to equate everything Wright says with Obama is simply wrong.
Obama is, in my opinion, the finest Presidential contender we've had in many, many years.
Well said, Barack.
Now if all the right-wingers and Hill Raisers could give it a rest, maybe we could start talking about actual imporant issue facing our nation and forget about this nonsense.
Saint Hillary Clinton's supporters are happy about Rev Wright. Why not? They still have a voice because Obama has chosen not to go negative. With an unapproval number of 60 (SIXTY), shouldn't SAINT Hillary's supporters be worried about that?
I can't believe people care so much about this. How will this lower gas prices? Can we PLEASE move on right now–Rev. Wright IS NOT Obama!! Barack put this to rest, so let's move on!
TOO LITTLE TOO LATE!!!
Isn't it strange that Obama becomes angered and outraged over Rev. Wright's preachings only after he sees the American people are starting to see him (Obama) for what he is. Wake up voters!!!
Hillary, Billary
She is a clone of the attack politics of the republicans and will pander to the same interest groups that run Washington today.
Just like Bush with more IQ points
The losers in all of this are those who let the media manipulate them so much as to tell them what to believe. I mean people with no mind of their own.
I dont care if you are a Mcain, Hillary or Obama supporter, as long as you let MSM tell you how to see issues and what to make of them, then YOU are the biggest loser. It's as simple as that !!!!!
you hillary lovers
she has a pastor who malested a 7 year old child and is now in prisom. when a man has to give his church and his life up, it is a insult to god. shame on all of you, shame on you
Not that he'll ever read this, but Senator Obama, THANK YOU! Thank you for fighting for yourself so you can go on to fight for us!
And Cowboy Jack – you'll have to excuse Senator Obama. He's just not as slick as Hillary. Doesn't mean he's not a thoughtful, intelligent man with incredible judgment who'll be a great leader of this nation. Just means he's not a TYPICAL POLITICIAN.
Obama '08
This minister has lost all sense of what he's been called by God to do. He has ignored the Lord's advice to "give unto Ceaser," (i.e., stay the hell out of politics). Filled with hubris, arrogance and self-absorbtion, he somehow can't bring himself to remain humble and subjugate himself to the Word, and to his mission. He now believes that he is more important than the message. He is nothing but a fool, and Obama should keep himself and his family as far away from this lunatic as he can.
I think Obama just lost the race with this last question and answer session. He just threw a friend under the bus to win this election. If he is willing to do whatever to win this race then he is no diffrent then Clinton. He doesn't have to endorse Wrights comments, but to distance himself in this way is rediculous. I was one of the Biggest Obama supporters. I am an African American Man. But to be honest the reason we are even at this point is because of the fear that Obama has to be tough and speak up for himself instead of side stepping tough issues so that he don't offend anyone. This all but proves Wrights points to be true. He feels like he can't win this race being a Black man. So he's black when needed and not so black when it gets in the way of his campaign.
Choking on the truth. If he really disagreed with this man, why not leave the church 15 years ago? Or 3 years ago? Why wait?!
HILLARY 08
What about the Peter Paul vs. Clinton court case, why isn't that being reported???? Or that the Clintons former Pastor received his sentence today for grave child molestation? Where is that. Hillary supporters hope you guys life weights cause your gonna need it carrying all their baggae. wew!!
I think the people have spoken CNN. Whether for or agianst Obama, people want this nonsense to stop. SO STOP! Enough about Wright!
Four soldiers died in Iraq yesterday and it wasn't even on your front page – but the death of a dolphin at seaworld was.
Mr. Obama (the politician) is trying so hard to re-define himself as someone who is in touch with America. His minister of 20 years is arguing against that and for him to denounce his minister of 20 years goes to show his lack of deginity and honesty.
A man of integrity and leadership, Senator Obama initialy gave Rev. Wright the benefit of the doubt since he was his Pastor. When the man overstepped his role and it was necessary to step up he did and forcefully. Hopefully this finally puts this to rest. Well done Senator Obama.
He's "outraged". Right. Anyone want to take bets on whether Wright is standing on the platform next to Obama when he swears in January 20th, 2009?
More lies from a candidate who seems to do so effortlessly.
Now, howpefully the media will drop this monotony and report to the voters the latest news on the actual platforms of the candidates!!! Mr. Obama, yet again, proved he is a leader; he is calm and real.
He spoke honestly and that is why he has the respect of the majority of democrats today. He will be the nominee. He will be the next President.
Great actor!
That was an impressive press conference Obama. You will make a wonderful press President. I can't wait to vote for you in November!
Hillary will never ever in a million years get my vote. No one I know of will vote for her.
Hillary is untrustworthy and unelectable.
This middle age white woman will only vote for Obama.
well said Obama!! Reject and DENOUNCE!!!!
MD
That was one of the worst press conferences I have ever seen. If he cannot handle the pressure of an issue like this and respond without stammering and stuttering, how will he handle the truly tough issues and people that he will face in the Oval Office. All I can say is better we see his weakness now than later.
this is not an issue,that needs to be dwelt upon,anymore.this is what happens, when religion gets thrust into politics,and,when politicians use dirty tactics,to attack each other,personally.obama, once again,has risen above the BS,that does nothing ,but divide us.
Why are Obama supporters all of a suddent so PROUD that he is standing up against Rev. Wright's hatred? Folks - if he would have done this years ago, it would be worthy of praise. Now - its simply Obama's political posturing. Not really proof of a strong leader ... just proof that he is nothing but a politician.
he didn't want to throw him under the bus, but wright asked for it. good job obama.
that's what real loyal people do...give you chances and then act accordingly.
Who could ever listen to four years of this?
How can Obama bring this country together when he cannot get along with his pastor of over 20 years???
Tony-Tx
Obama lied in this press conference .... "he wasn't my spiritual mentor" ... not what you wrote in your book.
He only decided to do this because of the sudden drop in the polls and the upcoming primary. It's called "political posturing" or "damage control". Obama is toast ... Hillary Clinton is our only hope, people!
Senator Obama, it time that you deliver the final blow to Rev. Wright and his ministry.Rev. Wright can go to hell. He is nothing but a self serving idiot that have lost his mind.
I can't stand him go back to the state senate
Big liar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
To late Obama and I don't believe you
This is way too late to be saying anything now. Thanks Obama but no thanks you are only saying what you need to say because everyone says you should say it to go forward.
I'll vote for Hillary or if you get the nomination McCain will get my vote.
I can't stand him go back to the state senate
Big liar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Give me a break:
You knew this guy for twenty years
Reverend Wright only acted this way yesterday?
How dumb does Obama think Americans are?
Great, Obama.
We love you.
Hey, CNN...grow a pair and put up the video of the FOX military spokesman that Reverend Wright was quoting with the "Chicken's coming home to roost" thing. He was repeating what was said on FOX. Imagine why FOX is not show THAT snippet.
I thought CNN and FOX were competitors...when did Murdoch buy CNN? (snark)
Anyone who watched his speech can tell how difficult it was to do what he did. This is a person he has considered a friend for 20 years, and now he has to remove himself from that relationship. And on top of that, he has to do it in front of the public eye. I wouldn't wish that on anyone.
Go Barack, go! Hope after this the media will STOP PUTTING THAT CLOWN Rev Wr in the news! Shame on media... Don't you see that Obama has nothing to do with such OLD black traditions? Did you forget that Obama is HALF black and HALF white? Stop playing the race card against him, because when you, media, attack Barack – you insult me, a WHITE woman, as well.
Obama's a baffoon and a vote for him is a vote for the Republicans. He is unqualified to be president and now he is completely unelectabel. His outrage comes way too late. It is time to vote smart and vote Clinton.
You're talking about a man who has to breaks ties with his pastor. Someone that despite how he acted on Monday has done some great works in the city of Chicago....I'm sure Obama is deeply hurt by this.
Looking at Rev. Wright I had to wonder whether he had some resentment toward Obama. There is a plague of jealousy SOMETIMES between black males that has been unsettled for generations. Another discussion we need to have. I wonder if we can clear the court room for that one... As an African American woman, this is something I would normally keep "in house" but it frustrated me to see the same cycle of black on black implosion.
I am an three day a week Apostolic Church goer. My black church was NOT attacked in the media Dr. Wright.
Only you.
Obama 08'
Good move Obama! The sooner you ditch this delusional imaginary friend hack, the better. Now, if you could just deal the final humiliation to Billary Blowhard, we can get on with electing the next leader of the United States.
A conspiracy in the fold to keep an African American out of the White House. I am a 40 year old caucasion and I find that the media is over playing this non issue. Obama is for unity, not the divise crap that has been spewing from Hillary and the media. I am sick and disgusted.
Obama thank you throwing this evil ,hate filled man under the bus!!!! please never return this church!!!! Rev wright is a very selfish man!
I agree with Reverend Wright, but Obama's got to keep the distance because ignorant people far outnumber people who get it..
SHAME
I AGREE WITH YOU 100 %!!
It's hard to believe that Obama is sincere. Why only after 20 years?
BS Obama is outraged at Wright’s comments. Obama is a LIAR people!!! If you vote him as president, you all are asking for trouble. How can he be a member of this church for over 20 years and not know about Wright’s beliefs? Obama is just upset that the nation knows of his beliefs (Remember Obama’s wife’s comments?). You people need to wake up. PLEASE!!!
Now, can we just focus on the skyrocketing gas prices??? I am completely sick and tired of Wright. Is this all the Republicans have against Obama?
wow,, a fall out at least.
Obama was really upset at his formal pastor.
Will the black community agree with him or disagree.
Obama has shown his emotion very disapointed.
wow.. Wright really upset Obama to the point that he no longer want anything to do with Wright.
will the black people join Obama or disagree with Obama.
God Bless America.
Senator Obama,
I think this is the only thing you could do. Rev. Wright has made himself a one man wrecking crew with little or no regard for you your family or your campaign.
This is why I know that you will be an excellent President. God Bless you, your family and your campaign for tghe White House.
Obama 2008
yeah right..he baptized his children and married him to his wife. you can run Obama but you can't hide anymore.
Yeah, sure, like I'm going to believe that Rev. Wright has suddenly become a different person than the 20 years Obama has been in his church. Nice try Obama, those who are smart are able to see through your lies.
Senator Obama was very weak in this conference today. I do not care about his feelings with the Pastor, but I cared about how he represents himself in certain situation. And to my surprise, he was very weak. He was not firm!
Good for Obama. Now can everyone get over it?
You know, Wright may be getting senile now – people can change dramatically as they get older and maybe that is happening here. That could be a reason why Obama wasn't aware of all of his pastor's more inflammatory statements – maybe they were few and far between before and now all of a sudden Wright has gone off the deep end.
Barack and his family have obviously been very hurt by this pastor emotionally & politically as well. Think about it. His pastor is an idiot trying to make MLK status. This will never happen. I hope the media drops Wright on his head & kicks him to the curb. Do NOT give Wright anymore attention
Clintons pastor from her white house days voiced support for wright.
AMAZING!!
NOW YOU CNN,FOX,MSNBC, LEAVE IT ALONE, GIVE IT A BREAK, MOVE ON,GET OVER IT, PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have tried to keep an open mind about Senator Obama and this issue. He has now flip flopped so much, he makes Senator Kerry look decisive. I can no longer support him and I think others will see it that way. Every week it is something new with him. I now think, after very long soul searching, he is not electable. I do not now think I can vote for him if he is the nominee.
NOW YOU CNN,FOX,MSNBC, LEAVE IT ALONE, GIVE IT A BREAK, MOVE ON,GET OVER IT, PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
McCain is "glad" to be endorsed by pastor John Hagee who said Katrina was New Orleans' payback for its decadence. Why aren't you guys wringing THAT story dry?
NOW YOU CNN,FOX,MSNBC, LEAVE IT ALONE, GIVE IT A BREAK, MOVE ON,GET OVER IT, PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kentucky for Obama...
Yes we can..
I moved to Kentucky four years ago to get away from Hillary...
Obama all the way...
Ok, so Obama has a nutty pastor. If that is his only baggage I'll gladly take it over Clinton's impeachment, Colombia dealings, Peter Paul, presidential pardons...and on and on and on. Clinton keeps saying we know all her baggage. Well, we know a lot of it and it is criminal compared to Obama's.
If you believe everything WRIGHT says, then you agree that the US created aids, and is responsible for 911; which will it be people you can't have it both ways.
I believe Obama did the right thing at the right time.
08ama
Good job, O. I know that was tough to do. I really love my pastor as well, but man you were left no choice here. You made the right choice with a tough decision.
You're the man. Obama 08!
It's good that all this lefty crap is coming out now, before it ended up as policy.
wright is as obama is: a far left socialist demegogue that is full of himself
glad to see them both off the stage
Sounds like he did a great job, actually. However, it means one of two things (or both):
1) He’s smoothly bailing for political reasons, probably in coordination with Rev. Wright. In which case, he’s just matched the Hildebeast on the hypocricy meter.
2) He really doesn’t know how to judge the ‘content of character’ of someone he’s known for 20 years, nor has he listened much in church.
Neither scenario encourages me that this is the kind of person we want in the White House.
Too little, too late! He should have done this the first time, but he didn't. This is not over, we will not be POTUS!
Senator Obama and Rev. Wright are 2 separate individuals. Rev. Wright obviously doesn't speak for Senator Obama. Why has no one mentioned that fact that Rev. Wright was invited to the white house to counsel Bill Clinton after the Monica issue. This is so idiotic.
Go Obama!!!
What they didn't show was the phone call Obama made to Wright just before his performance: "hey, don't take any of this personally, I don't mean it at all, I just need to distance myself from you in a really firm manner in order to win. So, are we still on for dinner Sunday after church?"
While Senator Obama claims that he does not hold the belifs of Rev Wright, it is telling that this is the person he has had as his spiritual leader. I for one, want nothing to do with Senator Obama. As a nation, we have gone past this hate. I do not want to go back.
We have two choices: Hillary Clinton or John McCain. Obama is out of the picture for me.
It's sad that he has to continue to defend himself on this issue. Everyday the media continue to spin this and advise on what he should do to overcome this. If you don't like Obama for whatever reason and was never going to vote him than let it Go....those undecided I pray that you will do the right thing and seperate the man running for president and his "former" pastor. Those who already voted for him or are supporters I pray you keep Obama in prayer. He was marked before he announced his run for presidency and there are many who are against him for the wrong reasons. I pray the media get back to journalism 101, gather facts, learn to seperate lies from truth, stop playing or repeating soundbites and report the entire story. i guarantee you throughout the rest of this day the media on all levels are still going to judge, did he say enough, was he too soft, he didn't reject wright, this is policts etc etc......the man keeps getting knocked down and yet he continues to gain delegates on a daily basis. everyone is not falling for the dirty polictics i thank Gof for those who sees beyond this circus and see the man behind the suit. Go Barak (which means blessing)!
LOL! You are so done – your sense of judgement is rated a big fat zero!
Let's move on............there is not much Obama can say. Many people have known Rev. Wright for years.......GO Hillary!
Obama is a Man without church now, who only kows how to say: "Yo".
All about Yo,Yo,Yo,Yo and more of YOYOYO'S!
It is too little too late. The fact that Rev. Wright was his pastor for 20 years, and he never heard him saying this stuff before is very political. I agree with Rev. Wright on this one. Go home Obama we need a real President like Hillary.
Where was Michelle Obama? She should have been there to show support for her husband; unless she doesn't agree with Barack's view on Rev. Wright.
NOW YOU CNN,FOX,MSNBC, LEAVE IT ALONE, GIVE IT A BREAK, MOVE ON,GET OVER IT, PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's taken too long. Trust me, when someone says something about you or contrary to your beliefs it doesn't take commentators, media or others to tell you what to do to win the people of this Country over. Obama and his pastor are playing a game to make everyone believe they are fighting against each other really to benefit Obama at this point. Like the man said, he will continue being a pastor regardless if Obama wins or not, and he's retired so he has nothing to lose–he'll be living in a nice home, if you haven't already seen it, and be taken care financially etc. by his church so this is nothing to him.
NOBAMA! NOBAMA! Wright has been saying the same thing for 20 years, now you repudiate him??? I'd vote for McCain/Bush before I ever voted for Obama
About time! Sen Obama we have your back and we were waiting for you to come out and not only denounce and repudiate Rev. Wright, but perhaps think seriously about changing your Church. Of course that is your decision totally and we love and respect you either ways.
You have our vote there is no doubt about that, but it is being revealed that everything seems so "fishy" about the way the NAACP suddenly decided to invite him to speak and then he has this enormous interview with the Press and now he is in the limelight.
Think about this Mr. Julian Barnes I understand is a firm, loyal supporter of Sen. Clinton isn't he a "big shot" in the NAACP?!! Go figure people, something smells rotten and I do not like it.
Senator Barack Obama is too close to victory and someone, somewhere is desperate, desperate people stoop low and hit below the belt!!
Obama, listen to the people.
What took so long to finally do this. Hmm could it be you see the golden ring slipping from your grasp and you wuld do or say anything to get it. Why would we want some one who took so long to denounce this man to be our next president. Our next president needs to be ready t o make tough choices from day one. Its taken you months to make this one. Your to young to be president and at one time i thought you just needed eight years to be ready but now im not sure if you will ever be.
Hillary 08
Hillary 12
HMmmm who in 16 Not You
...Mr. Obama said "maybe I didn't know him as well as I thought". WHAT THE HECK DOES THIS SAY ABOUT THIS MAN'S JUDGMENT?!??!
GAME OVER!
I watched it. Obama lied through his teeth.
He actually said with a straight face than Wright has recently changed and he's not the same man who was Obama's preacher.
Wait, first, he was Obama's spiritual advisor who married Obama and Michelle and baptized their children. Then a crazy uncle. Then being portrayed unfairly with a few, out-of-context video soundbites.
Now, Obama is saying that what we've been seeing IS the real Wright and that Obama does not agree with anything he's saying.
BUT . . . don't forget, Wright faked his sermons anytime Obama showed up for services and said good, Chrisitan things.
Man, talk about Hillary being a liar.
I've said it before and I'll say it again – the choice is clear. We can support a professional crook (Hillary) or an amateur crook (Obambi).
Thank you Stacy Clarks! GO BARACK take that lying opportunist and her power-monger husband DOWN for good!!!
Barack, distance yourself from him! As a Christian, it shocks me that the Reverand preaches this kind of rhetoric ... filled with so much hatred. He needs to read a thing or two about forgiveness and turning the other cheek. While I'm sure church service wasn't filled with hatred every Sunday ... I'm sure the undertones have been there for quite some time.
Rev Wright ego will not allow him to see a black man become president so he has decided Obama’s Anita Hill, (Clarence Thomas)
To CNN:
You guys are filtering all comments but those that are Obama friendly!! How pathetic of you... Just 5 minutes ago I saw a bunch of comments that were not as Obama friendly as you might have wanted, and now those comments are all gone!
GLAD HE FINALLY DENOUNCED HIM BUT HE WAS IN THAT CHURCH AND KNEW HIM FOR 20 YEARS. WRIGHT PROBABLY SPOKE LIKE HE DID IN HIS SERMONS, SO OBAMA KNEW WHAT HE WAS LIKE. THE REPUBLICANS ARE GOING TO HAVE FUN WITH THIS. OBAMA IS NOT ELECTABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good Job Obama.
Let's talk about the issues and the actual character of the candidates, not their pastors, spouses or old pals.
I cannot believe he been following and backing this racist Rev. Wright for 20 years. What a poor judgment!!! Obama you are not ready to lead this country so step aside for Hillary.
Barack Obama continues to amaze me!!!! It is with such diplomacy, strength, courage and eloquence that he handles even the most arduous situations. The majority would just be flat out pissed off at everyone; Rev. Wright, the media and those who are so narrowminded and ignorant as to believe that Wright's beliefs are Obama's beliefs, and would express their feelings in just that way. Obama is so level headed and reasonable...... he will make an AWESOME PRESIDENT!!!!
Those of you who do not recognize his strength, decency and genuine concern and hope for this nation are either terribly insecure or ignorant or both! Unlike Hillary, when confronted with a difficult situation... this man always speaks the truth and faces it head on....that is the kind of leadership we need!
obama is really fake. HE KNEW THIS MAN FOR YEARS. HE MUST BE SLOW IF HE DID NOT KNOW THIS MAN WELL.
OBAMA HANGS AROUND RADICALS,
TONY REZKO, WEATHERWOOD, WRIGHT, HAMAS ETC.
GO HILLARY GO! GO! GO! !!!!!!!
How the mighty do fall.
ah
Its tragic for the Democratic Party that this all didn't come to light in November 2007.
Obama would have never won Iowa or anywhere else for that matter. Not even close.
Obama's decision to break with Rev. Wright came about 20 years too late.
Move over Dukakis....make room for Obama.
at least Elizabeth Edwards is supporting Hillary now! Hillary 08!
Talk about "say anything to get a vote".....
Hillary 08 !
Obama layed it down. He has shown his leadership in tough situations. He and Rev. Wright are two completely different people. Obama is the best choice for this country. So to people who still want to tie Obama to Wright: OBAMA IS OBAMA. HE IS NOT REV. WRIGHT.
GO OBAMA
OBAMA '08
Obama just said that Rev. Wright was never his spiritual advisor. He has said many times in the past that the Rev. WAS his spiritual advisor!! He can't have it both ways. If Someone he chose as his pastor for 20 years was not his spiritual advisor, who was?????
Before I was undecided as to who I would probably vote for but since this issue I have decided not to vote for Obama. Politics is lies and I for one dont want to be stuck with a president who could possibly believe all this.
Every person running for president is going to say anything possible to get votes, weather its true or not.
I thought Wrigth's speech was informing but not well placed. I think he's using Barack's spot light to vent his own frustrations. Quite honestly, I think he has acted quite selfishly.
As a black woman, I feel I have every right to call Wright a crab in a barrel.
Dems 08
Obama is a Man without church now, who only knows how to say: "Yo".
All about Yo,Yo,Yo,Yo and more of YOYOYO'S!
This is an entirely appropriate response from Senator Obama. And not a minute too soon.
266 days till the end of the Bush administration.
Character. Integrity. Results.
All the pundits were saying that Obama needed to do this-get angry at Rev. Wright and repudiate him. So, is that why he did it? I'm thinking yes, that is exactly why he did it. What a phony? Vote for Hillary.
get over this, this man is someone who is not running for president.Obama we appreciate you being honest with the american people. Obama 08
Obama can't take the heat.
People don't change that much overnight. Rev. Wright has been the same man the whole time, regardless of what Obama is saying now to try to save himself.
Interesting, why doesn't he just come out and denouce the Rev.? He is outraged over his remarks, but still won't disown him outright.....Obama, it's not the same man you knew 20 years ago? You've been listening to him preach in your church for 20 years, who are we kidding here? Oh, and by the way, Rev. Wright is not the only shady friend that Obama has.....there are others.
At least with Hillary, you know what you're getting.
It's about time, Senator.
Hillary couldn't have handled this situation any better...she would have been ducking sniper fire!
Wright doesn't deserve the attention he is getting. "Out of touch" is putting it mildly ....He is enjoying the attention as he shows his own true "color."
I cant help but think this is a bit contrived. Very convenient for Obama to criticize Wright at this time.
oh man its on now wright vs. obamanation!!!!!!!!!!!! hill 08
Too little and way too late. Obama had no choice to make the remarks that he did, he has to cover his behind. Every time Obama speaks without this 3×5 cards or a teleprompter, all you hear is "and uh", and uh and more and uh. Wright wil continue to be a thorn in Obama's side from now on. Can't wait for Wright to respond!!!
Its not the news media making this the big news, Its CNN and its cast of game show hosts making this a story that now the candidate feels he has to respond too.
I am an Obama supporter. However, I think he totally mishandled the Wright situation from the start. Obama should have denounced Wright in his speech.
It would have been the right thing to do, because Wright is an agitator and hatemonger.
Finally! Does everyone have it clear now? Sen. Obama is not in any way represented by Rev. Wright & his pathetic rantings, nor is he a Muslim. Let's end this crap once and for all and get down to talking about the real issues that should concern us & we should demand the media report on: the failing economy (including prices of food, gas), the war in iraq, loss of jobs and/or home, global warming, healthcare, etc., etc.
p.s. those of you who have negative comments on this can't have it both ways – Sen. Obama in your eyes is wrong if he keeps quiet on the subject and then wrong if he speaks out – well guess what? he did the right thing & now you're all worried that hillary will have nothing to help her win.
Isn't your today remarks about Rev. Wright a little too late, Obama?
The country have seen the real Wright weeks ago and yet you didn't see that yet until now?
How come we can see what kind of person Wright is much earlier and faster than you when you already know him since 20 years ago?
We all have come into contact with people that we may differ on views with. It's not a big deal to know someone who feels differently about something then you do. What is a big deal is that Obama is able to respectfully disagree and still be civil to someone he disagrees with. Rev Wright is just looking for attention now. Please don't pay him any mind. Instead, look at the wonderful example Obama sets to respect differences and behave the way you should want a President to behave. He's amazing, respectful, strong and isn't swayed by the media trying to sell stories...
Go Obama!!!
To all of you Obama folks who were defending Rev. Wright: Obama just threw him under the bus with his white grandmother. I've never seen a scene of such political expediency! Obama is a complete phony. He's SHOCKED, SHOCKED, SHOKED to see the real Reverand Wright.
Obama you are the man Keep going we Know Wright does not speak for you Keep going Obama 08
Even Roland Marin of CNN asked for this. I donateed $30.00 to your campaign after denoucing himRev. Wrong.
Shame on him selfish poerson on a national disgrace
Once again, how about focus on actual issues. This has nothing to do anything for our country. /sigh
I applaud Obama for doing this...but thanks to the media and stupidy no matter what Obama says it will not be good enough for most people. How can you hold this one man accountable for something that his pastor said. How would it look for black Americans to blame every white person for slavery. The media says whatever they want to say and its ok because of they have freedom of speech as we all do. I have been a member of my church for 36 years and did not attend every Sunday. The media continues to say that Obama sat for 20 years and didn't say a word. How do we know what he said to his pastor. If we can not see that Rev. Wright is for himself, once again we are blinded by racism and hate. Let's start digging in everyone's past including those in the media and I guarantee we will find some disturbing things.
So let me get this straight.....Obama says he is outraged the day after Rove gives him advice.
Obama will say anything to get elected.
My vote is with Hillary.
Obama still sucks. A little too late bro. It's Hillary or McCain for this WHITE Democrat.
Learn how to spell, Jay.
Hopefully, someone will reveal who invited Rev. Wright and for whose benefit he was paid to speak on behalf of. It certainly was not the church.
Nor should anyone believe that he did this for himself other than for his pocket. Just talking to people casually today everyone knows he is part of the black pastor white politician game where they connive behind the backs of African-Americans for votes. That has been the true role of the black pastor and his black church in politics. Obviously Rev Wright benefits–but for the same reason as Judas. It is disgusting that in the day and age where many young people under the age of forty, beneficiaries of Dr. King, are now being subject to the same divisive issues that have hurt them, as well s this country, in the past. Here we are a country in the midst of an economic global crisis and the best we can do is stir up mess so that Hillary can be president. No, no, no, this has nothing to do with Rev Wright and the black church-this is about the same old thing: politics and corruption.
This whole Wright episode had no real legs in the first place. The spin masters are responsible for destroying a good relationship between Obama and his pastor.Those who love Obama saw past the spin and looked within. I am personally hurt by the opposition and the MSM and believe this will work in favor of Obama. People will vote for him in droves.
Obama '08
I admire Obama for taking this stand–it must be difficult and disappointing. He didn't try to duck and hide (only Hillary does that and only in Bosnia). Rev. Wright was invited to speak at the Nat'l Press Club by a Hillary supporter. I think the rev. got caught up in the Q&A and didn't realize what he was about to do to the relationship. Since he is no longer the pastor of the church Obama and his family can still worship there without al the distractions. Funny how Hillary seems to have her hands in all of the scandalous cookie jasrs....hummmm. Just sayin'
Both are getting a bad rap by the media. The Reverend is correct his words were taken out of context and he's not the hate figure they portray him to be. But, at the same time, some of his comments are based on paranoia.
Obama didn't throw the Reverend under the bus and defended him during his famous speech. But Barack is correct to state the facts with some of Wright's comments.
Barack speaks the truth (unlike Hillary).
it speeks to Obama's ...ha, dare I say it...JUDGMENT!
Obama is not ready to be President...Nor does the country need this rediculous side show that Wright will no doubt keep going, and going, and going... Great for his book(s) sales.
So, he took Karl Rove's free advice. Finally. Now, can we focus on the economy, healthcare, War in Iraq, gasoline prices, food costs, or housing foreclosures? Or is it too far away from the GE still?
I think we all need to step back and take a time out . Lets see if his words will follow by action. The problem is the character of many people in his life are questionable. His speach again is not going to explain it away this time.
I like obama because he tells the truth he does not hide away from the truth he comes out as president and he does that by telling the truth abd the media need to move on talk about better issues
Once again a great job by Obama in dealing with a tough situation. If these are the only problems he has in his closet I am not to worried. McCain would eat Bill and Hillary alive with all of the shady stuff in their past. Obama is just to much of a man to do it to her now.
Come on, in twnenty years he had never heard the crazy stuff coming out of Wright's mouth. I find that hard to believe. We can't trust this man as President. Go Hillary!!!
It was a Hillary supporter who arranged the press conference with Rev Wright.
Clintons pastor just got arrested for fondling a seven year old child. I guess we shoud judge the Clintons because of that.
I will never vote for Hillary. A month ago I would have but she is a disgrace. So is the media. If she wins the primary then I am staying home on election day.
No one but the press and media have spiralled this out of control
Seantor Obama has been negatively type cast for weeks now over Rev Wright and a miss -spoken blunder and I
find it completely unfair
Go out and dig some negative news up on MCsame or Clinton
like Hillarys upcoming trial with peter paul or her so called alleged affair with Huma Abedin
The media is bordering on racism the way they choose to constantly negatively type cast Senator Obama
Good luck Senator Obama, lets hope the voters unlike the media do not have tunnel vision when it comes to Rev wright or you the first black man in history who may well be the next President
I am a Canadian but I would feel *honored* to be able to vote for you!!
Rock on Obama. Stand your ground and defend yourself and do what is right. I may or may not vote for you but I respect you standing your ground.
All the OBAMA ites patting him on the back for "coming out". Johnny come lately say I. Is the so called good JUDGEMENT candidate going to exercise the same judgement in selecting his advisors as he did his Pastor? Will he wait till he has no choice and it is politically expedidious to then out them as well? HE IS A TYPICAL POLITICIAN – HE HAS YOU ALL FOOLED!
I guess Obama isn't always "right the first time" – he sure seemed to be wrong in choosing his church (with this pastor that is). I would think that after knowing someone 20 yrs, you would know enough about them to know that they are capable of stooping to this level. Too bad Obama's "good judgement" didn't kick in as fast as he proclaims – perhaps this wouldn't have been so devestating to his campaign. Rev Wright is sickening and is yet another contributing factor towards the struggle to equality in men. There will never be true equality as long as their is someone on either side pointing out the differences.
I have sent this several times but CNN refuses to address this issue. What about John McCain accepting the indorsement of that bigot Hagee, who thinks in his demented mind that God caused Katrina to punish people in New Orleans. CNN HELLO!
I support OBAMA 100% and I am a senior citizen
TOO LITTLE , TOO LATE
WE ARE TRULY TIRED OF JEREMIAH WRIGHT.
HE CAN JOIN REAGAN FOR ALL I CARE.
I HAD NO INTENTION OF EVER VOTING
FOR HIM BEFORE OR NOW.
I really find it hard to believe that after 20 years, the pastor is only showing his true colors now. People show their true colors on a daily basis. I think the American people should be wary of a man who belonged to a church for so many years that has a pastor speaking this way. This cant be the first time...
Now after that speech he made if your not sold on Obama concerns for his country, then you werent gonna vote for him anyway. the bottom line is that there may not be a Obama as the next president. but there certainly will not be another clinton.
Obama is a politician and Wright is a Pastor. Obama needs to say what politician say .. he still believes in what Wright tells.
20 years listening to this pastor is enough for disqualify him from representing all people of America. Please step down for the sake of democratic party.
Lets get back to the issues folks...I find it funny that no one has mentioned Hillary's former Pastor is a child molester...hummmm??
What did FDR say? To paraphrase. . ."When I'm taking flak from big buisness, I know I am doing something right". Go Obama.
Obama,
You are a lier. To get elected you will lie some more. We can see through you. Just step down. we don't need you.
I seriously believe that the connection between Clinton and Wright is deeper than we thought. Why else would he continue to come out and make statements that would hurt someone he supposedly loves? He is just one more Clinton supporter who is doing his best to get her nominated.
Yes you can, Obama....Alabama loves you!
Jeremiah Wright = Hillary's best supporter.
somebody remind me
how long did he sit in church again?
This is a great man and one that would makes many of us proud to be Americans again.
OR
We can go back to the Clinton drama, the HUGE lies, the taking of money behind closed doors and the sexual antics that befit teenagers acting out. Please folks, no more impeachments, disbarment from the legal world, lies and drama.
Reverand Wright is an indication of what blacks refer to as the "crabs in a barrel syndrome." He is an angry jealous man who does not like not being in the limelight. Instead of sittin' down and shuttin' up, he has decided to pull Barak down, like a crab in the barrel. I am an African American female and too often it is said that we can sometimes be our own worst enemy. It is too bad that someone like Barak Obama has fallen victim to this oh so sad situation that happens when selfish people feel like they have been wronged.
If I were Obama I would be outraged too. Rev. Wright has a mental
problem and should be committed to an institution. When Rev.
Wright hears Obama has denounced him he is really going to try
and bury Obama.
Looks like Obama is taking Karl Rove's advice seriously. Thats interesting.
HE HAS SAID HE IS NOT THE SAME GUY HE WAS TWENTY YEARS AGO! LET IT GO! HE HAS MY VOTE AS WELL AS THE POPULAR VOTE. HRC IS NOT THE ANSWER. SHE WANTS TO USE NUCLEAR WEAPONS ON IRAN. WE ALREADY HAVE TO WARS GOING ON. SHE WANTS TO START WWIII. NOT TO MENTION THE YOUNG VOTE WOULD BE IN JEOPARDY AND BLACK VOTE SO IMPORTANT TO THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY........HRC + NOMINATION=MCAIN IN 2009 FOR PRESIDENT.
Just as the Bad Reverend Wright has already stated: "Politicians say what they have to, when they have to".
Obama was forced to do this just like the 'race speech' or his candidancy would be over!
Obama has a lack of judgement.....he's not all that smart about the company that he keeps....period!
How do you sit in a church for 20 yrs listening to similar rhetoric from this pastor, call him a 'spiritual advisor" for your campaign, then throw him under the bus when it gets too 'heated'?
Rev. Wright now refers to Obama as a "politician", which is expressly what Obama has been touting he is NOT for several months now.
Methinks Obama will pander to whatever he has to to appease the American public.
I, for one, am relieved that this primary has lasted so long, as many have opened their eyes to who Sen. Obama really is and what he believes in.
I'm tired of the rev. wright, the dnc, hillary clinton, and the media. I think it's getting to be a tiredsome bunch. The same hate was shown to Martin King by trying a say he was a communist. America needs to wake up and choose their life and liberty over what the rich is trying to mislead you to believe. And while i agree with rev.wright and most honest people would too, it's time for barack to get his message out, because americans need help.
Man, I know FOX and the Right are gonna spin this in some 20 year mumble jumbo - but its this simple:
Obama is trying to run for President and Wright tried to kill his candidancy yesterday (Monday).
Since we are critical on Rev. Wright, Let show all the candidates pastors. Hillary Clinton's pastor, John McCain's too! Let's have a fair playing field here. Obama did a fine job on exampling his position with Wright. Can we get this election right this time? Let's not fall into the same mess as the last eight years.
Barack keep going we believe you it is just the Hilary supporters and the Mcshame supporters trying to take you down
This just shows how inept he will be, how much we do not know about Obama. He is not electable. He cannot beat McCain. Hillary can.
Obama demonstrated his capacity and competency with sound logic and a heartfelt demeanor on this twisted discourse. It was obvious he would like to go ballistic but he remained a leader and presidential. Those in this discussion who accuse him of lying have no evidence as such but do reveal their own affinity or expertise with lying. Hillary and Bill could never be so candid. Notice not one cackle or finger pointing during the press conference.
obama, you is toast!!!!
time to say good bye
or do you have some more people you would like to throw under the bus?
Sen. Obama, I am with you all the way to the whitehouse. Enough of these distractions already. C,mon Indiana and NC.
Sorry, Obama, too little too late for me. I've changed parties to vote for Hilliary – you go girl!!!
Now this is the Obama I want to see. I have already early voted for Obama and I urge others to do the same.
OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT!!!
First he trashed his "Typical White Person" Grandmother, now its his "Crazy Uncle" Mentor/Minister. Who's next, his wife? This guy will stop at nothing!!
Not a Hillary Fan.
Obama,
You made me very proud today. Very Proud. If I were a democrat, I would vote for you.....You will make a GREAT President...
I cannot wait for this man to be my President!
Obama 08!
Obama will say whatever it takes to try and get the nomination – even sacrificing his relationship with his minister of 20 years. We cannot allow Obama to reach the oval office. The DNC big wigs better get on their knees until they figure this mess out and nominate Hillary Clinton. At least she doesn't carry the kind of baggage Obama does.
This is just the tip of the iceberg...take stock in what this wacko Wright says b/c that is what the real Obama is all about.
The Dems can kiss the general goodbye! And I am a Democrat.
I hope Senator Clinton lets go of the "Rev. Wright Thing". She of all people should be Obama's biggest empathizer–she knows how it feels to be betrayed by someone you love and admire.
I'm for Hillary, However, this Wright issue has been put to rest by our opponent. MEDIA!!!! CNN!!!! LET IT REST PLEASE!! Thank you.
Hillary 08!
Amen, Airborne!
Obama underestimated the Rev Wright's huge ego, Too bad, I still like Obama, but I can see where he might lose now.
That seals it for me. How could a man spend twenty years with a person who he invited into his home and socialized with all of a sudden turn against him simply because it suits him. He cannot tell me that for twenty years he did not hear these same words before and still sat in his pew. I can no longer trust Obama therefore my full support is going to Hilliary Clinton.
Too little, too late, too many changes in his position:
"I didn't hear those statements."
"You have to understand the context."
"I would have left the church if he hadn't retired."
"I'm outraged by his statements!"
How do you undo twenty years of subtle brainwashing?
I am a 54 year white woman who supports Obama and I happen to agree with everything I've heard Rev. Wright say on TV. I spoke with my 78 and 77 year old white parents and they agree too. Why is this such an issue? Why is CNN trying to tell everyone what they should think and feel about the comments Rev. Wright made? What am I missing? Does everyone else think we live in a perfect country that's never made any mistakes?
I must say that I don't know what to make of Rev.Wright but I do know one thing "Every time I see and hear Barack Obama speak I am in awe" and he will have my vote.
Obama is a great man
Barack keep going we believe you it is just the Hilary supporters and the Mcshame supporters trying to take you down Keeping going and I am sending 150 dollars right now Obama 08 Keep going every donate to day to show everyone we are sticking with Barack Obama
I must adimit I have listened to two of his sermons and I didnt think they were that bad; however I am with you on this. Rev Wright just seemed to me to be posturing and almost willfully trying to hurt your campaign. It is such a shame the way he acted at the National Press Club, to me his actions were borderling arrogant, condesenting and contemptious add in a bit of mockery on top. Good to see you take this stand.
Im with you all the way.
Come On Obama! Get that clown Rev. Wright out of the discussion and get back on your game and to the issues. Rev Wright's love with the media attention and their apparent love affair with him will not stop. Stay with the issues voters want to hear about. Many of us are steadfastly with you in your quest. God bless you; let’s show America the man we believe in that's kicked much butt since Super Tuesday! YES YOU CAN, YES WE CAN! OBAMA 08!
BO, you are not serious...if you have being going to that church for 20 years and did know your pastor then there is either or both of two things has happened viz: you are economical with the truth or you have very bad judgment...I cant imagine taking my kids to this kind church...that church is a training ground for hate and extremism. BO just drop out of the race, you are just another politician, that can say anything to get elected....
Hillary and MSM wants to keep the wright issue alive
to use him as a weapon against Obama
Yes, Barack, all well and good that Wright is not the same person. But when did he become what he is today, overnight? I doubt it and so do many other Americans who believe you should have distanced yourself from him years ago; too little, too late, Barack. Go Hillary!
Why do we pay so much attention to Clinton's problems and not to Obama's? If the situation was different, and this was Clinton's pastor, you would hear twice the outcry on these message boards.
Rev. Wright does not speak for the black church, Barack Obama, or black people. He is a self absorbed individual who is probably being financed by Clinton supporters to go on this PR tour. What an idiot!!!
You knew this man for 20 years. You have poor judgment. This disqualifies you for the presidency. This man "is like family". What else could you drag us (US) into? You are too inexperienced at a national level, certainly at an international level, and this proved it. You need to be trained into this position. Perhaps as Vice Pres. If Hillary will still have you that is.
guess what obama just lost the black vote,how can you throw MR Wright under the train
Obama is behaving like a typical Washington politician and talks bull about change and what not....
Wright was right "Obama talks as a politician"
The next Obama controversy is going to be his Muslim past-you can take this to the bank....
I am so sincerely glad that Senator Obama chose to speak out today to clarify his views regarding Rev. Wright.
Good job Obama and you have my vote!
And, religion should not even be in the mix with politics. I don't care what peoples pastors say in the pulpit every Sunday. It's who YOU are (not your pastors words) that matter. It just infuriates me that the media is even giving Reverend Wright any air time at all. Let the candidates talk about issues! At least Senator Obama is honest. Clinton's campaign has been built on lie after lie (you can't deny it).
Again, great job Obama!
I'm not voting for Rev. Wright. I'm voting for Sen. Obama and I wish the media would focus on the ISSUES instead of continuously trying to distract us.
Someone else will say anything to get elected. Oops looks like the Obaba train in coming off the tracks. I just hope we wise up before we elect another Bush. If you stop and listen to what he says he is selling the same smoke and mirrors that bush did twice. Heck Carl Rove is so impressed he offerd to help him. Wonder if that is because in a general election he would get pounded.
Obama in 08!
Now let's focus on the real issues: health care, the economy, Iraq & Afghanistan, slowing climate change, and helping the American dream live again.
Now, do you see what a phony Obama is? I'm sure he read Carl Rove's advice on Newsweek. Rove suggested Obama repudiate his pastor more strongly to win back the voters he is losing.
Now he is doing just that!
What a phony! Do you trust him for change?
This is the side of Mr. Obama I've been waiting to see. He realized the danger Rev. Wright posed to his candidacy and he finally cut him lose. He also realized that he owes it to the American people and to his supporters to truly fight for this nomination and for the presidency. Today was not an easy one for Mr. Obama, but he demonstrated courageous conviction and undeniable leadership. There is too much at stake in this election, and Mr. Obama provides us all with the opportunity to renew our country, restore our standing in the world, and to heal the divisions that have plagued us for much too long.
God bless you Mr. Obama and may God bless America!
I find it HILARIOUS how people are calling Obama a liar and then telling people to vote for Hilary.
For starters you are speculating that Obama is lying.
Also, Hilary Clinton's lying is WELL DOCUMENTED.
Nothing suprises me anymore with a Hilary supporter. These are the same people who voted for George W based on who his father was. Hilary is not Bill. Obama is not Jerimiah. Let's stick to the issues and the clear winner is Obama.
Obama 08
Well...I was really on the fence but now my mind is made up...Hillary is the best choice. Hillary come on down!
Dear CNN Readers: "Politician" is not spelled P-o-l-i-t-i-o-n. I expect better from educated liberals.
OBAMA, what a joke
I blame the media for these distractions! How does this BS help me afford $4/gallon gas or help me avoid foreclosure or healthcare?
The media is being irresponsible by continuing to air these distractions.
Those of us with common sense can see through this dirty political games and believe we can CHANGE this country!
YES WE CAN!!!
Obama '08 & '12
Obama is truley Presidential he has handled this lynching with dignity
Hillary would have cried then lied then start blaming everyone.
Can someone tell fox news to let it go..... tell them to find a fire or some drug deal to report.... Obama has raised the bar by facing, and addressing this issue professionally... now let's get back to finding solutions to the 3 million plus problems that face americans everyday..... and what ever happened to freedom of religion.........
Thank you! Continue fighting for the important issues and moving past the divisive distractions that others use to try to throw focus off improving the United States of America.
You will make an excellent president because of your ability to unite. That is what we need. God bless you!
Good Job,but i believe it is to late. You should have done this from the start, but you waited until your ratings started down and then you decide to distance yourself. I wish we could believe you.
Its about time , that raving self serving biggot thinks this whole election is about him. It time we let that albertros go. Now we can talk about the issues. Talk about ones friend being once great enemy. How can he say such hateful things about OBAMA when he cannot apologise for his negative and racist remarks about America. He is not going to apologise about saying those thing and some how want to rationalise them. You much be kidding me. I will throw him under the bus. Wright is like a bad mannered Uncle that you tolerate as a member of the family, but we a talking about the greater good here and he is not helping the obama campaign.
Get rid of him now. He is going to rant and rave anyway regardless of what Obama does.
Its a long time before november, we will smooth this over before then.
Obama needs to be more ruthless and clean house, heck spring is almost over. get it done.
Obama aligned with Wright when it was politically opportunistic to do so to get votes in Chicago. Now that Wright is a political liability, he's distancing himself. At best, he's no different than any politician: an opportunistic liar. So much for his message of "change." At worst, he's a frightening individual who has bought into Wright's racism for 20 years and is unfit to be president.
Hillary or no one...
i think Obama got sucked into the hype. he should have left it alone. now they will question why he didn't do this earlier. now they will keep this going to work against him for the rest of the election.
Oh, NOW he's outraged?
Why wasn't he at the time these sermons were actually orated?
It wasn't until the nation found out what this guy has been listening to at church for so long, that Obama denounced his "spiritual advisor".
Rev. Wright now refers to Obama as a "politician", which is expressly what Obama has been touting he is NOT for several months now.
Methinks Obama will pander to whatever he has to to appease the American public.
indeed no need to explain Barrack...We all realize you are a phony by now.
If only he wouldn't of sat in the pew for 20 years. Theres no way he is being truthful about not knowing this side of him.
Paula
IN 1960, campaigning for President, John Kennedy gave a speech in Houston to a group of Baptist ministers who were concerned that the leader of his religion, the Pope, would influence the decisions of his Presidency. Kennedy made it clear that this would not be the case. Kennedy clearly enunciated the separation of his religious beliefs from his government. I wish that politicians today took that view.
Well done. Now let's get this stupidity behind us and move on. If anyone wants to know what Obama thinks, they should read his books, not listen to his pastor.
Mccain will win
What really gets to me is Rev Wrights ego. He placed himself in the light and wasn't concerned about Obama. I hope now people will let this go and realize Obama isn't anything like Wright.
Oh here comes some more 5 cent rhetoric. He wasnt outraged all those years sitting in his church – he sure didnt complain when he posed as a faithful church goer to get the support of that church and community to win his first election. He's appauled, he's for Latinos, Asians, against free trade – he's whatever he is where he's speaking. I am sure when Puerto Rico votes, he will start talking about his Puerto Rican uncle. He's so phony – it would be a real shame if he wins.
I hope this doesn't hurt Obama too much. I know this might help Billary Clinton. At a time when he will the next two states. I am very disappointed @ Rev Wright. He had to do it to hurt him. They asked him not to go before the Press, but he was defending the churches!! Baloney.
yeah Obama .......tell this man to go sit down somewhere ....on sunday he was good and monday terrible.....Obama 08
It's time to throw the good Rev.Wright under the same bus he threw Obama under yesterday.Rev. Wright knew what he was doing -he could have waited until after November to fire back at his critics. What an egomaniac! Barack took care not to hurt his old friend before but now is the time to knock him out. We need more of this.
if this sermon would have been preached form a white pastor preaching racism towards blacks, the riots would have already began. but since wrights sermons speak bad about whites this is acceptable? not to me. no racism is to be acceptable in america. thats the way it needs to be. i dont beleive obama never heard this message in this black african church. the website for trinity stil lists wright as senior pastor. so much for him being retired. obama just said he didnt realize any of this yet a few weeks ago he said he had known about wrights views. obama knew about wright before he ran he just thought it would die down and it wont cause white america wont elect a president that is against them because of their skin color. check out the trinity church website you muct adhere to all black africa views. it is hate and racism in its purist form and i willnot vote for obama i will vote for hillary in 08
"Obama is just saying this get elected his views are the same as Wright."
You can read minds! How nice for you.
Personally, at this point, I prefer Wright to Obama. (The AIDS stuff is wacky, but a lot of the rest of what Wright says is valid. Oh, and I'm a white guy.) At least Obama the candidate; the Obama I gave money to is the complex thinker revealed in his books. I still support him, but the compromises one must make to be a mainstream politician really are discouraging sometimes.
Isn't it interesting how you people consider Rev. Wright to be crazy and unbelievable UNTIL he says something against Obama...and then you believe him.
You people are infected with Clintonisms.
Obama O-8!
I'm not sure Obama can ever distance himself far enough from this guy. It has hurt him badly. Wright's ego is too big for any church. Now the media has given him WAY TOO MUCH exposure on the national stage. Time to move on. Wright is not going to solve the problems of this country, he will only be a footnote in the history of this campaign. Hillary, McCain, Bush, FOX and the Republicans would love to keep this story going for another 6 months. There are too many REAL issues out there that need to be discussed. Move on.
I am of the African American community and Rev. Dr. Jerimiah Wright does NOT speak for me. Although the things that he's said were TRUE. White America just has a problem with some of the awful things that they have done.... I don't care how much proof Rev Wright supplied you with, you choose to believe what you've been told....... Having said that, Rev. Wright spoke those words not Sen. Obama and if you were going to vote for him you still would and those who weren't are still not......
It is great to see that the Kool-Aid all the Obama supporters have been drinking remains available. We may run out of rice and flour, but as long as the Kool-Aid is still being poured by the media (Chris Matthews, Tim Russert, CNN, etc..) and drunk by the American people, then that's all that counts, right?
John McCain 2008!
He is outraged now because it is affecting his polling #'s. He did not care that Americans have been outraged for weeks. He would not denouce the man before but now that it is hurting his #'s he is throwing him under the bus.
Question – Wright was never his Spiritual Advisor? Is that true? I thought Obama had said in the past he was or it was in his book...does anyone know?
Obamanaics - come on lets get the spin going!!!
I am outraged by Wright & Obama both. He said in the pews for 20 years and never heard those sermons – yeah right !!!!
He was not very convincing (he reminds me of Carter-hmmmm)
If he disowns his reverend-he disowns the black people..he's walking on a tight rope, and he eventually will fall.
your chickens have come to roost Obama.
HILLARY 08
Do not worry Obama, I will vote for you. I don't know why your former pastor is doing that. To hurt you? I do not know but you will be OK.
How can you trust Hillary who has lied over and over again. Please don't forget the Clinton's will lie and cheat, without thinking of the consequences. I pray for Chealsea. Obama does have integrity and honor. All the digging has brought up is Rev. Wright.
Look, let's get real. Obama is a great man, who knows how to lead us.
Everyone liked Bill Clinton, until he decided to have sex with Monica in the Oval Office, with his wife in some room around the corner somewhere. He left office after impeachment, and in scandal.
That's what happens when you put yourself, and your needs before the needs of the nation. Hillary is doing the same thing; deviding the country, to the cost of the general election. But what she care? She can run again in 2012!!
Let's get real!! Obama should be the next President; get over Rev. Wright; the man has already said he does not speak for him!!!
Obama '08
Good for Obama.
Obama gave Wright the benefit of the doubt, refusing to throw him under the bus when the public, the media and many voters wanted him to when those maniacal tapes first came to light. And what was the thanks Obama got? More rantings and lunacy from a self-centered egotist. Wright is promoting a false religion; Jesus did not teach us to hate.
I imagine this must have been difficult for Obama, but Wright needed to be denounced. Furthermore, Trinity United Church of Christ should denounce Wright as well.
I believe that Wright's speech was very strategic. During the last big vote, the idiot's snippets surfaced on the internet. Now, all of a sudden often a hiatus, just in time for another big vote, the idiot resurfaces. He has an ego and needs to get over himself. Pride=destruction sir, check the Bible. It saddens me as an African American to have a proclaimed preacher, not even care about his flock.
All of you guys writing off his denouncation are FOOLS!
IF HE DIDN'T SAY ANYTING IT'S BAD...
IF HE DID SAY SOMETHING, IT'S BAD....
GROW UP AMERICA!
AND GROW UP CNN IF YOU DON'T POST THIS BECAUSE YOU KNOW IT'S THE TRUTH!
BRAVO FOR OBAMA, AND I HOPE ONCE AND FOR ALL, THE MEDIA WILL PUT THIS TO BED, AND MOVE ON TO THE REAL ISSUES.
TO THE ANTI OBAMA FACTIONS,... IT'S OBVIOUS NO MATTER WHAT, OBAMA CANNOT DO ANYTHING TO SATISFY YOU, YOUR NARROW MINDS ARE ALREADY MADE UP, YOU'RE ENTITLED TO YOUR OPINIONS, BUT US OBAMAITES COULD CARE LESS ABOUT WHAT YOU THINK, YOU ARE POORER FOR IT, BY NOT BEING ABLE TO RATIONALIZE THE FACTS.
Only in America can a President get away with instigating a War without justification, destroy the economy, and tarnish the image of this Country and yet we, the people, argue over irrelevant issues. Unless we, the people, can get over this senseless, irrelevant, madness, this country will continue to falter. ALL of this is just further indication that the Racial and Social divide still remains as potent as ever......
Unless soemthing changes immediately, we will be witnessing the demise of the Democratic Party... thank you Media
D'Anne,
NO WAY!! Obama made his bed and now he has to 'lay' in it.
Look how Obama supporters are – you attack Clinton, but when Obama is in trouble you all act holier than tho'...snotty and superior. Obama set himself up for this – and it tells the world that Obama is in now way, at all qualified to be President..
Get over OBAMA....he's done.
Kick Wright to the curb. He's scaring white people – me included – and this is NOT what this is about.
Obama, you are a stand-up guy. In an age where people say and do anything to get elected, you did not run away from the conflict. You did the right thing. I go to church quite consistently and I have heard my pastor say many things that I disagreed with. Did I run away from the church? Hell no! A church is bigger than its egomaniac minister. I respect you Mr. Obama.
I AM 64 YEARS OLD AND ALL MY FREINDS ALL MY LIFE HAVE SIMULAR THOUGHTS,FEALINGS,HABITS AS I DO THAT IS WHAT MAKES THEM YOUR FREINDS AND STAND BY EACH OTHER ALL OUR LIVES.WHO DOES THIS GUY THINK HE IS FOOLING THE PRESS SHOULD HAVE DONE THERE JOBS AND PUT HIM ON A STAGE AS A ROCK STAR.HOPE IT IS NOT TO LATE WE MUST HAVE SOME ONE WHO HAS MUCH EXPERINCE AFTER BUSH.PLEASE PEOPLE DONT FORCE US INTO VOTING FOR MCCAIN PLEASEEEEEEEEEEE
He needs to leave this whole Jeremiah Wright issue alone and go on with his campaign. What happened in the past already happened. Jeremiah Wright isn't Obama, and Obama's church organization doesn't describe the man that he is.
CNN is just biased
Why are my comments never posted? Obama don't let the media drive you nuts, CNN can do that very well
Just ignore them and focus on your campaign and don't let pastor Wright get in your way. You are a strong man, a leader and an honest person, unlike Hillary (here comes the sniper fire watch out !!)
Obama 08
I think he's outraged that his free ride is starting to charge....
Keep talking Rev. Wright we love it.
Maybe the OBAMA people will finally WAKE UP before we make a mistake of a life time.
Obama voters can't be that blind can they???
Is this what they call change????
I wonder what is worst. What Rev Wright said or McCain's supporter, Rod Parsley's genocidal comments about Muslims or another McCain supporter, Hagge's anti-Catholic statement?
When will CNN and other news organization hold McCain's feet to the fire, especially for Parsley's comment which holds national security implications. At least Wright's comment doesn't threaten the national security of the United States.
It's about time. I hate to say this because forgiving is a part of being a christian but this brother made it impossible. Now lets get back to helping our fellow Americans.
you can't win or lose with the Rev.– he's a great guy with extreme views that aren't as off mainstream as folks like to believe- he loves the conspiracy theories as millions of others (davinci code, 9/11 etc) - obama is right in thinking that wright won't stop taking center stage- it's in his nature and the press can't get enough of him– Obama can't let this drag him down but it's a sad situation he's been dragged into non the less.
so screw the press and the bigots who forced this silly situation.
i've got friends for many years who've said worst than wright- but i've never been forced to disown them cause SHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIITTTTTTTT it's just talk and they all have their better qualities that far out shine 9/11 conspiracy theories and black helicopters and alien landings...
peace
Obama! you show your true color. You can't just walk away from black community who support you. I hope this damage him enough to make him go away. I can't stand him. He's so racist.
Hillary is million times better than this Snoob racist Obama.
Oops! It looks like Obama may not be the perfect person afterall. Who would have thought??? He has done nothing but bring this upon himself. I am sorry, but if you attend Wright's church for 15 years, you know his ideologies and you obviously are not disgusted by them or you wouldn't continue to go there. If you plan on making politics your profession, the last thing you ever would want is to put yourself in that situation. Either Wright had secret sermons when you were not around where he preached his hate and misinformation or you are just a liar. I'm thinking the latter. Obama had the media in his pocket and now he has shot himself in the foot. Being a professional politician means you need to walk the straight and narrow in the public. I wonder if the media will continue to endorse Obama now?
Sen. Obama is doing exactly as his political cronies in Chicago have instructed him to do for years now. He is a crooked politician from Chicago (where pockets run deep) who lied when he told the American people that he would not run for president in 2008, he lies about his ties with the slum lord on trial in Chicago, he told Rev. Wright to stay in the background when he announced his run for the oval office. He now expects us to believe him when he denounces his pastor of 20 years!!! He has done very little for the people of Illinois except vote "present" in our Senate. Voting present is not taking a stand for anything. He has done nothing for the state of Illinois (except Chicago). That's why he did not receive many votes outside of Chicago. Please check his voting record for yourself.
I think Mr. Obama did a good job of explaining his disgust in Rev. Wright's remarks and we all need to move on. Go Obama!! You are the best candidate to move us forward.
This is really getting old. We cannot blame Obama for what Wright said or how he feels. All I can say is at least he didnt lie like some people!!!!
Sen. Obama has to be given credit for facing problems and controversial issues head on. I applaud what he did today. Although the Rev. Wright issue is being exploited for political reasons and also for t.v. ratings, I as a black american was offended by his words and tone yesterday in his speech. I fully support Sen. Obama and will vote for him as president. He is exactly what this country needs right now. I hope CNN will bring to attention the racist/offensive words/speeches used/given by Pat Buchannon and Newt Ginrich!
Obama "08"
I just love to hear all the Clintonites and Republicans whimper and whine. It's over, folks. Obama has already won. But, please, keep on crying and hoping. It's great fun to watch.
California: Elitist comments in Pennsylvania, this pastor who he supported for 15 years. Barak was always a bubble - seems he's bursting too soon.
Senator Obama – Rev. Wright. SEE those names are different! Let it go people. Obama 08!
It's sad that he has to speak against this person at every corner he approaches. I think that Rev. Wright is using this to aid himself with as much media coverage as he can muster up. No one fully agrees with this Nut Case (any RACE) – so he just wants to remain in the spotlight because he feels that something is owed to him – Sen. Obama gave his share every Sunday in his offerings!
So... let's not keep wasting our time on this Nonsense & let's get to McCain in November.
Obama will prevail!
What a world we live in.
Let's go one more time to Hillary's past.
OMG!
Hillary would have handled it better becasue she has no soul. She would Chelsea hanging if it meant she won.
To all the Hillary supporters, please! How many skeletons do the Clintons have in their closets? They lie cheat and steal to get what they want. This issue with Obama is a non-issue. I can see his reluctance in speaking out against a former friend, but am glad that he has taken action after what Wright said this week.
I know the Clinton's are sitting back and enjoying this spectacle. They thrive in chaos and confusion. If America falls for this BS with Wright and judge Senator Obama on this... then they will justly deserve what they get: high inflation, unemployment and failing infrastructure.
Maybe if CNN gets together and supply the rope mabye MSNBC wil supply the tree.
DENIAL is killing this country!!1
This is WAYYYYYYY to late and all Obama did was open up another can of worms. I can't wait to hear Wright's response OR people coming forth to support Wright and show proof that Obama has in fact, embraced many of Wright's views and I bet there is footage showing Obama in church while Wright was preaching the controversial things he was preaching!
I think we are about to see a split within the black community. Obama versus Wright! I am sure Wright is not going to take this sitting down!
Politicians will say anything to get elected... and Obama is just another Politcian.
You supported Rev. Wright for 20 YEARS, Obama. You can't get away from him now.
Obama is Wright.
Too late, too short! But of course we have a lot of people who will still be fooled by Obamamania and follow the herd!!! It is truely shameful to see so many ignorant folks in this country who have no clue what is right or wrong for our country and our nation. We clearly need to go back and see where we have failed to correctly educate our folks, and this goes back to elementary, highschool and college education in this country!!!
WOW it just took 20 years !!!
The man has to stop pee'ing on our leg and telling us it is raining! He implies he just learned of the conspiracy theory on aids??? Who does he think he is talking to? That is one of the"looped" sermons.
He was accruate on one thing - he didn't get fed up until he was disrespected when Wright told it as I see it - he says what he has to as a pol to get elected. Are we supposed to believe that last night in Wilmington he hadn't seen the press club bits, or the NAACP speech. Except for some added arrogance, he was the same man I saw in those sermons - he mocks, he gyrates (Clinton riding them dirty), he mugs, he screams. Barack just saw someone different at the press club?
It was my understanding that Obama had called , at some point or in his book, Wright his spriitual advisor/mentor. Wasn't there something like that in the title of the group of mimisters he put together with Wright on it, also? Will someone in the media please track this down.
Oh, this is the pastor that he knew for 20 years and wrote a book about based on his beliefs. Give us a break Obama. This is just the same old politics
i am saddened that the media's continuous negative spotlight on rev.dr.jeremiah wright has outshone his 40 years of accomplishments in the chicago community. i am further deeply saddened that all the media spotlight has caused obama to choose presidency over his pastor- a man with whom a 20 year relationship flourished. that should not have ever been a choice. i am now in a deep dilemna, 'cause the man that i thought stood with conviction and dignity has now become a coward to the media. should i pick a man who crumbles under immense media scrutiny or pick a woman who i cannot trust to tell the truth, even if God himself were in the room with her. Where is Al Gore when we need him!?
Everytime somthing is coming in america, americans tend to be self destructives
At least when Hillary lied about Bosnia, she went on the ABC debate and apologized... That's the smart thing to do...
Obama on the other hand is still trying to make excuses! He lied, and now he finally got caught!
Hil LIAR y will never get my vote. Obama is a leader, not a liar.
Birds of a fleather, flock together. Do not believe that Obama had no idea what was going on ALL this time.
Oh ye of little faith who are protecting and defending Obama. How blind can ye be? He is a wolf in sheep's clothing. And now he has been explsed for the liar he is.
He is a bigot and a racist. He has thrown his own (white) grandmother under the bus and now his pastor.
Thank the one true God that he has now been exposed. I WILL vote for Hillary, but if FACIST Obama gets the Democratic nod, I will vote for McCain.
Good Job O, after weeks of minimalizing him, and his continued egomaniacal rantings. You finally decided he was costing you votes. First fire your PR person, second flush that nomination down the toilet. The individuals in denial here have your back. Or are they just going down with the captain?
O you are a politicain, deflect and deny, until you have no choice. Sounds like your buddy Bill!
Today, I understand the position Sen Obama was placed in. I watched Rev Wright's speech with the NAACP on Sunday evening. I applauded him because a lesson was learned for myself and many others I suppose. Rev. Wright is a scholar with great intelligence, however he made a grave mistake with yesterday comments during the press conference.
Thank you Sen. Obama ....we can now move forward. Something you loose friends alone the way.
Heidi
Charlotte, NC
Now this issue can officially be SQUASHED. We know where Obama stands on Wright, and now I want to hear more coverage of the Iraq War, The Economy, and Oil.
Obama '08!
Outraged??? Only because he is running for President.
No one should let this go and move on. He went to this pastor for 20 years and had him as an advisor in his campaign. There is no way this man did not spew this kind of stuff in those 20 year. Obama certainly could have missed the services only when he did.
Now he tries to tell us he would have left had Wright not retired. How about back when 9/11 comments came out. That would have definitely been a good time and would have given Obama some credibility which he has none on this issue now.
Strange he is outraged today after Rove told him to do this.
First they called us Wal-Mart democrats.
Instead of peeling away the college educated, high income Hillary supporters, we saw through the hype of hope propaganda.
We strongly united behind Hillary, the champion of ALL democrats.
We stood in solidarity behind ALL democrats regardless of race, ethnicity, income, age, geography, gender or creed.
The strategy of hate while preaching unity will not fool nor win over voters.
WHY DOES THIS CONTINUE ON AND CLOUD THE REAL ISSUES IN OUR GREAT COUNTRY TODAY? HAS ANYONE EVER THOUGHT ABOUT WHY SENATOR OBAMA SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REMARKS OF OTHERS? REGARDLESS OF HIS CURRENT OR PREVIOUS RELATIONSHIP AND INTERACTIONS WITH THE PASTOR, WHY DOES HE NEED TO DEFEND HIMSELF FROM THE REMARKS AND OPINIONS OF SOMEONE ELSE, ESPECIALLY SOMEONE WHO IS NOT AND WILL NOT BE PART OF HIS ADMINISTRATION OR POLITICAL TEAM? CASE CLOSED, LETS REMOVE OURSELVES FROM THESE DISTRACTIONS AND DISCUSS SOME REAL ISSUES INSTEAD OF THE SAME OLD POLITICAL GAMES OF THE PAST.
A friend of mine has a theory: Rev. Wright's reappearance, right now, at this moment in the election campaign, is a result of Clinton inspiration...whether it be in the form of promised donations, support from the White House, whatever...the kitchen sink, if you will.
I think Obama is great....but I knew white americans would never let a black man be president....you have all heard the remarks behind closed doors...in reality blacks are better at most things than whites and whites need to keep them down or they will take over the world....right?
I have been a Democrat all my life, if Hilary wins the nomination I will vote for McCain. As for CNN I have always respected you guys for fair reporting but now I think Hilary paid someone off at CNN.
The issue is that how can we believe Obama, in 20 long years, never heard any of Wrights insults to the american people? Even Wright said Obama was just being a "politician" when he denounced him! How much do we not know about this candidate? We are talking about the presidency of our country and we hardly know him! Think, America, this is a very serious decision, it's our future!
Mecca
San Juan,
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Barack.........your minster would like a word with you...............
The painfully obvious arrogance and pompous attitude doesn't fall far from the "spiritual" tree!
Funny how the tax returns of Sen. Clinton were such a big deal (smoke screen).
Obama thought he could cruise on into the Oval Office with no vetting, and no transparency.
This article is great but you fail to mention that is NO LONGER WRIGHT'S CONGREGATION..... he is not the pastor anymore and Mr. Obama is no longer sitting under Wright's teaching.
Obama has completely mesmerized the American public with his repetitive speeches and catchy slogans.
It's kind of like being able to hum that simple song you hear on the radio.
But, simplicity is not what it takes to run this country.
Wow, The ignorance of this country never fails to amaze me. The man has been at the church for 20 years. Now maybe everyone is telling the truth, and Wright did indeed all of the sudden start preaching hate (and that is the only thing to call it) in the middle of an election year. BUT I DOUBT IT! This man agrees with everything Wright stands for or he wouldne have been there for 20 YEARS, he wouldn't have been MARRIED BY HIM, he wouldn't have let his children be BAPTIZED BY HIM. OBAMA IS A LIAR, plain and simple. He i clearly saying what he HAS TO SAY to have anychance of getting the nomination. you are all FOOLS if you think there is one bit of sincereity in this man. He will not get the Democratic nod, and he would CERTAINLY NOT beat McCain. WAKE UP AMERICA OBAMA HAS NO......HOPE
It is wrong to mix politics with religion even though these have become unspoken bedfellows. Obama has fallen to the whims and caprices of the media but he has evidently done what could be to his best interest. Wrigth should have left the young man alone to pursue the inspiring and veritable political embarkment. He should have delved into this sought after lime light without riding on the back of the best hope America may have come across in a long time. In dancing to the tune of the press I hope the press will let this go away even though I know this may be some kind cof wishful thinking. Wright had his generation to ride on but instead he chose to activate discord in the unifying tendencies of the present. It is right that wright still dwells in the past and should go home and enjoy his retirement. Let the chickens go home to roost. Like he said God's plan will always come to fruition.
Obama and Rev. Wright one in the same. Rev. Wright had it right, Obama is just a politician who will say anything to get elected.
I want to thank Obama for steping up once again to the plate and trying to show this country that is not about teaching hate, and to let go of the past, and to focus on a new future. I think Rev. Wright needs to let this go now and allow Obama to do what he is trying to do for this country and that to make a change. Now i want to say this, Rev. Wright was not place into the media, until Obama start running ahead in this campaign. The only other people that knew highly of Rev. Wright were the Clintons also. Its my own view, but i say this much, Hilary if you and your group are behind this, God dont like ugly.
First Obama throws his grandmother in front of the bus now his pastor. Wow, spoken like a true politician.
Obama's claims of surprise at Rev. Wright's extreme opinions are just beyond belief. There is no way he learned this for the first time yesterday and that in 20 years he never heard these opinions from Rev. Wright. This is nothing new. Wright or others will respond and counter Obama's claims, likely with video and/or statements from others. Obama just gave them an opening to prove him a liar, whereas he could have simply said he doesn't support those views and genuinely explained his own views.
Why did it take Obama this long to see, what most of Americans saw in a few minutes of video tape? That should tell us something.
how could hillary be at fault for the rev wright and obama debacle? you truly think, 20 years ago, she orchestrated what church obama selected? then, all of these years, controlled him into maintaining the relationship with the paster, telling him where to be married, have his children christened, who to invite to and honor at his rallies – even AFTER he announced his candidacy and into the primaries? let's hold the involved parties responsible for decisions and choices they have made and stop blaming the competition for everything.
This is a test Obama! You did a great job Obama!
Rev. Wright will make a come-back but you will have to shot him down!
When people hear you and your values – Rev. Wright is way out of the ball park!
I couldn't believe what I saw yesterday when I was watching Rev. Wright!!!
I can understand some of the things Rev. Wright said – but his conduct was shocking and yes, we have some issues regarding race – but Rev. Wright is not willing to bring us closer together to get the ball rolling!
OK. We shall continue on this march – every thing is OK.
I know Hillary's and Mc Cain's supporters are licking their chops but – Rev. Wright is not going to stop us.
Obama is going to be the next President.
Well, Rev. Wright said that you were being a politician before when you spoke regarding his las sermon, I guess that has changed now, you're talking now like a what ..??? ppplease ...... give me a break, I've got a 151 IQ. Put your mask on for those Obama fanatics that will never see you doing anything wrong even if you're caught red handed.
Yeah, Rev. Wright was very disrespectful to Obama in his comments. It's only going to hurt him going forward. Obama has every right to be outraged.
One thing about it though, I find it really funny that people are going after Obama over this still. The man hasn't been anything but honest with his constituents. Last I checked, the one candidate in this election that outright lied to the American people, was Clinton.
But that's in the past.
I hate this, I really hate the demonization of the two democratic candidates by the media, and by each other. Clinton and Obama are so much alike on the actual issues, the only thing really separating them are aesthetics. However, one will come out on top in the end, and whichever one that is will have my full support.
Obama is my first choice.
Clinton is my second.
But with the way they've divided the party, most likely we'll have McCain in the Oval Office. Sad.
Even as Rev. Wright stated, "he's not running for President." Let's leave it at that and focus on winning the primaries.
Go Barack!
Obama '08
What a waste of our time. Get down to the real problems we have in this country .. The economy .. the war .. social security .. medicare ... healthcare etc. We don't have a religious crisis. What next ... somebody's doctor .. dentist .. school teacher .. shrink .. Get my vote by talking about the important things .. not this b.s.
People still care about issues not Pastor Wright's comment. Let's move on. This is a distraction from real issue.
Too late. Obama is a liar. I can't believe you people fell for him. He & Wright have alot in common: Egomania!!! Go away. If you really love your country, Obama, you will step down. Enough of this nonsense. Make like a peacock & srut away. Now.
Everytime something is coming in america, americans tend to be self destructives
Obama is the best candidate without a doubt. Republican hate will never get my vote.
Hillary or McCain = $6.50 per gallon.
[Speaking of churches.... What about the one in Texas where all the men disappeared when it was found they are marrying 14 year olds; four or five of them each.] Rev Wrights church is not so bad.
Everyone is forgetting the real issue, that we are preparing to make a decision to decide who will represent us for next four years.
The press is WRONG This is total baloney, the more important issues the press should cover is not Rev. Wright but rather the issues that are at best served by the best candidate.
Simply more political posturing. Does he actually think that anyone will believe him? The U.S. population may have been naive enough to initially believe in him, but they're not naive enough to believe him after all of this. The Obama ship is sinking real fast. Down... Down... Down.
This is a HUGE issue. Mr Obama says he might not have experience, but makes good decisions!? So a good decision is having this guy as your pastor, advisor, and friend??
Billary supporters can keep harping on this issue. Has anyone checked the super-delegate count today? The gap is very very small now and continues to shrink (19). Soon Billary and her supporters will have nothing to cling to anymore and will have to become Republicans with all of their big-business/ lobbyist priorities!
Senator Obama has the strength and good character to address issues head on. I admire and respect him for it.
I agaree, Senator Obama is not Rev. Wright. When you hear the words come out of Sen. Obama's mouth let me know. Until then I couldn't care less what Rev. Wright has to say.
Let's get back to the real issues.
Obama '08.
There shouldn't be any question now as to where Barack Obama stands regarding his former pastor. At this point it should rest as "further deponent sayeth not" – however, Wolf, Lou, Campbell, Larry, and Anderson are going to spoon feed this to us all night and into tomorrow. There's a lot going on in the world beyond the campaign CNN, now get to work and start reporting on the important stuff! I'm so sick of seeing Hilary and barack that I'm going to shut off my TV for at least 96 hours and read a book!
Obama is lying just so he can save his own tail. Wright has said it repeatedly that Obama has to say things in order to get elected. Wright said that people have written to him (Wright) and said the same thing. Obama is falling apart and the American people need to wake up! Why is it that NOW Obama is outraged at the comments made? Why now? After 20 years we are expected to believe that Obama never heard the hate filled remarks? People have to ask that question over and over again and look at Obama's hidden agenda. Superdelegates need to be wary of this man. Obama is dangerous and what he says in public is not what is heart. Obama believes Rev. Wright's words and his shares his views. Do we want to elect a man that will set race relations back 100 years? If Obama gets the nomination, it is guaranteed that Rev. Wright will be the one swearing Obama into office.
I think it is kind of scary to think that Obama could hold some of the same views as his pastor. What if he does but only admits it after he is elected? Why would he admitt it now, as he runs for election. Actions speak louder than words, especially when one is doing damage control!! In this day and age we need to be careful who runs our country!!
Agree with D'Anne, can't the press just move on? This is an election about issues, not about what some short Greek or whacked minister get to say on TV. Knock it off and let's get Obama in office and the oil goons out.
I am sure that this is a very sad day, indeed, for Senator Obama. However, he did what he had to do. Shame on Reverand Wright to try and use an honest, brilliant man for his own political gain. Meanwhile, Hillary Clinton is no "Rocky" as some would suggest, just intent on winning at any cost ,using any means. Democrats need to be reminded of the wisdom of Solomon, then it becomes crystal clear which of them truly loves the Democratic party and which of them loves themselves above all else.
oh BTW, you sat and listened for 20 years, and you didn't know what he was about. I listened to 3 sermons and i knew right away. Do you not have a clue. Is this what we wwant for a president? God no......!!!!
Obama finally is taking a stance on this issue. Thank god! Rev. Wright is an egomaniac and has thrown Obama to the wolves by choosing to speak into any willing microphone.
I am encouraged by this news today.
obama has a great demeanor about him...he kept his integrity throughout this entire circus...he stood up for his pastor when he was turned into a caricature by the media...when the popular thing would have been to 'throw him under the bus' as mccain or the irrelevant hillary clinton would have done...
then his pastor then sells him out as a 'mere politician' and obama does the right thing and recognizes that he can no longer support someone who disrespects him and is more interested in the spotlight than acting out his own true christian beliefs...
again, obama is one in a million...he's got my vote.
Thank you, now let's either move on and focus on the issues or put all the candidates pastors under the microscope and give some equity to this ridiculous spectacle.
Rev. Wright does not have a GD thing to do with:
High Gas Prices
Jobs going overseas
Sucky Economy
War in iraq
War on terror (A.K.A-future war in Iran)
Education
Health care
Or anything else of interest to us all
Focus America!! Last time ya'll got suckered by gay marriage and the great spiritual leadership of Bush. Is it just me or am I the only who NEVER saw a connection bet. Saddam and 911? But Americans can be like sheep sometimes and will eat anything. Let's get throught the primaries and VOTE DEM in Nov!
Another lapse in Obama judgement ..... who will it be next time ... Iran? Cuba?
Rev. Wright is obviously feeling his age. He's getting pretty daffy. It happens to many of us as we grow older. It's sad that his increasing mental infirmities are in the public eye, and affecting a candidate for president.
Finally, Obama has recognized Rev. Wright for who he tryuly
truly is... Rev. "Wrong"
Sorry but not convincing to me. He 's till hiding something . I think
his views are releted to his pastor and he will not break away from him. Too bad. He had the chance. Americans are not going to vote
for someone when there is dout. God Bless us all.
Go Barack Obama!
Hil-liar Clinton and McBush can't stop you!
Obama
President of US 2008!
Obama you cannot be trusted from what comes out of you mouth. Your best bet is not to say or answer any question about Rev Wright. Every time you do that you contradict yourself. How can you refuse to denounce the reverend before and come now to pretend to denounce him. Infact you do not have enough credibility to handle the highest job. Befoer this l was all for you because my friend convinced me but now l am not sure l can trust you. You are just another politician like your causin Bush and Cheney.
It’s funny, when Obama's entourage speak, people say, that his entourage do not speak for Obama....Obama is his own person.
However.......when Hillary's entourage speak or anyone she has come in contact with during her entire life....yep..its Hillary's fault, and they speak for her......
remember, Obama did not vote to go to war! .....yeah dummies he was not a member of the Senate at the time. He's talking Clintonese saying but not saying....
What amazes me is the mere fact that people have the nerve to say "Let it go, Let it go, Let it go!" when it is Obama, but yet people still harp on the fact that Bill Clinton has an affair with Monica, which does NOT DEFINE HIllary Clinton.
It's interesting the bias that is among many hypocrits!
Go Hillary 2008!
Obama is the only one with the guts to stand up and do the job
Preview of the new presidency:
There are so many problems facing Americans and all Obama wants to do is play the race card, create racial division and then speechify on it.
Is this a preview of the Obama white house?
But Obama said Wright was like an old uncle, that he couldn't disinherit any more than he could disinherit his grandmother! Even if Obama becomes the Democratic candidate, in November Swift-boat-type groups will play these remarks until there is no chance of Obama winning the general election. Who benefits? McCain does.
Great job Obama!
The media will never be satisfied. Don't address this again! MOVE ON! Preach your message to the people. I am with YOU!!
I am incredibly annoyed with the media for making this issue such a big deal when it is not and to make Rev. Wright important when he isn't in the election. The Hillarites as usual keep contradicting themselves, first they want Obama to break with Wright and now that he has they say it is just for political reasons. I think that you should look at your candidate and all lying and cheating that she has done and will keep doing in the future.
Everyone in a political office is, by necessity, in close contact with hundreds, if not thousands of people. To equal a man with each and every one of these contacts is absurd. Wright has clearly found himself a national podium now with the media – and he's going to take quick advantage of that. To equal him with Obama is wrong.
However these politicians should be held to accountability for their own words. Mrs. Clinton seems to have a great difficulty with her memory – not a good trait for a president.
TOO LATE!!!!!!
WRIGHT WILL BE IN EVERY AD UNTIL NOV ELECTION!!!!!!
UP AND DOWN DEMOCRATIC TICKET IS IN TROUBLE–
YOU ADD "GOD DAMMED AMERICAN" AND OBAMA STATEMENT CLINGING TO GUNS AND RELIGION THE DEMS ARE IN BIG TROUBLE
BY THE WAY, OBAMA HAVED CLINGED TO WRIGHT FOR 2O YEARS AND NO PRESS CONFERENCE CAN FIX THIS!!!!!
Obama needs to bow out of the race now, he can't win
Is anyone asking who, if anyone, encouraged Rev. Wright in this play for the national stage ...... the timing seems so co-incidental, Hilary.
I thought Obama handle the subject matter with dignity and an admirable composure. Had it been Hillary, McCain, or Bush, the situation would have been handled with the all to familiar underhandedness we see so much in our Political agendas today which is a direct and current result of our Countries demise. You have my vote Barack! Wake up America.
Sometimes one brillance can be borderline insanity. He, Rev Wright is just looking for a big paycheck. Obama lets get the job done. I will always be in your corner. A proud (African American) American.
This is quite possibly the dumbest thing I've ever seen a politician have to defend. What a preacher says at church? Not anything he has said or done, but what people do that he happens to know. Hillary is personally involved in crooked land deals, insider trading, illegal campaign contributions, firing of white house travel agency, and a ridiculous health care plan but we want to talk about what some preacher has said in a sermon. The stupidity of the media and the American people never cease to amaze me.
Vote for Obama? The last time I did anything trendy was in 1975!
Good. You should be outraged.
Now, about the judgment that you tout so often... where was it during the 20 years you sat in that man's pulpit?
I found Rev. Wright very entertaining, a little like Gerry Lewis or Robin Williams on steroids actually! However, he has done some temporary damage to Obama's campaign, but, anyone who takes him seriously should have a reality check. He is an egomaniac and finally has had his 15 mins. of fame. Obama will go on to 4 or 8 years as President and I look forward to better things for the USA. If Wright lied about certain things, he should plan a trip to Bosnia with Hillary, I think he would fit right in with Hill and Bill, the best liars ever!!
I think Mr. Obama did what he had to do. All this Reverand did over last couple of days is drag us through the muck of the past. Mr. Obama is the future.
Obama still has a much better chance of winning than Hillary.
Despite all of this, Obama is still more popular than Hillary is.
Hillary's latest negative rating is 54 percent- that's right, a majority of Americans don't like her. And 60 percent of Americans know she is a liar.
All of this, along with her writing off of black voters, will doom her in November.
Obama in 2008! The media needs to focus on the issues and NOT tabloid sensationalism.
Obama needs to be held accountable for his actions and the fact of the matter is that he has been listening to a preacher that has preached hatred against whites for 16 years. Obama must have known that the church he began to attend in 1992 had a mission statement that emphasized black liberation theology and that his minister supported black liberation theology. If Hillary Clinton listened to a white supremacist for 16 years would that be acceptable for the future president of the United States? No. So, i believe that Obama must be held accountable for this and that we need to question whether he can win for the Democratic party based on his actions and character.
it takes 20 years for him to denounce him, bs. don,t be stupid america this man will do anything to be president. no one knows what the truth an what not but i no it wouldn,t take me 20 years to find another church.
Wright is definitely a Clinton operative. The prayer dinner for her husband who fell from grace. The Clinton supporter that arranged the press club speech. That tells you a lot about Clintons abiilty to do anything to win.
Obama is terrific, his message of unity shines through.
And he is right on on the gas tax relief. If we want to save 25 bucks we can drive a little less. The gas tax is trying to keep money in the oil companies pockets by making us feel safe and comfy. Big gov will take care of us, throw some a few dollars our way so we will have to pay more in the future.
Hey Barack – I'm outraged too but at you for sitting in Wrights church along with your family listening to this man rant and rave. You'll have a hard time convincing me you never heard this kind of hate sermon and if you were not intelligent enough to sense (after 20 years) the message being sent forth – then we certainly don't need you running this country.
Obama is just denouncing Wright because he finally sees the damage that the Rev. is doing. Again, just another politition!! Just cannot believe him!! He will say whatever he needs to say to get elected. Too late!! Clinton in 2008!!
It's moot anyway. Why haven't the Democratic Nominees and the Democratic party figured out that Republicans are selecting their nominee by "crossing over" in primaries and voting for Hillary. They see her as easily beatable against McCain in November. And rightfully so!
Seems like interesting timing indeed. If this isn't political posturing, then I'm not sure what is!
Is Obama actually listening to Karl Rove's suggestions?
We should all just move to Canada where things are normal.
I was against him Disowning Wright after the first Hoopla... but after seeing Wright's interviews and his speech its clear that Wright does not have the best interest of Obama in mind.
Obama COULD have tossed him under the bus a few months back, but that would have been 1) disingenuous and 2) Cost him the bacl vote.
At this point i think the Black community (myself include) realizes the Wright has decided to sink Obama's boat.
And it only took him how long to do this? He really does have good judgement wait till after the fact to finally denounce him. While yes Obama is not Wright it goes toward his judgment that he would put this hateful person on his elecetion team. That same judgement that he is telling everyone he has so they will elect him.
Good for you Obama! I'm an American living in Canada and you make me proud to be an american. I have never voted before but this year you have my vote. Its time for a change!
Hillary 08!
Too little too late, this speech should have been given earlier. This is an old man who sermons are 30 to 40 years out of date. I wonder if Sharpton or Jackson would have brought you down, but it was your own pastor who is doing a great job. I had hope for you, but all that is left is to drop out and support Clinton. If Mr. Wright would use his head before his mouth, this would have never happen.
Obama refused to cut ties with Rev. Wright after his controversial comments because "he's like an uncle." However, now he's drawing the line because Rev. Wright revealed that Obama will do anything to get elected. It seems like Obama is more offended by the latter remark than the God D* America speech. It seems to me like Rev. Wright might be right about Obama.
Well, well, well!!! I suspect that Obama is outraged because the views of many of his supporters, black and white are now known. The cat is out of the bag, so to speak. Come on, Americans are smart. We see through Obama's words. I know many black people and they do not share these views. They support Hillary. How could Obama belong to this church for twenty years and not know how Wright felt? We all saw the congregation laughing and applauding these outrageous beliefs. Why did Obama describe this congregation as "good people"? HILLARY 08!!!!!! Smart people know she can save this country!!!
Too late buddy!! Now you have really stooped to a new low. I respected you more when you stood by him. He has said all this stuff before and now you want to act surprised. Too funny.
Obama is 'typical' washington politician.
If no Hillary nomination, my votes for McCain.
Obama is a man of reason and vison. That is what we need in leadership. He is not afraid to do battle, does not seek to battle but he is the leader who will lead. He will tell the truth and unite this nation and restore all that the past eight years has lost and accomphish more good for this nation. Finally someone with some common sense running for office.
good job. I have been waiting all day for you to speak. I was so outraged to see Rev. Wright's display yesterday. He is a very selfish man.
I understand that it was a strong Hillary Clinton supporter who arranged the meeting yesterday for Dr. Wright with the National Press club. Coincidence?
Obama 08
in case you didn't already know, Wright and Obama are and have always been two different people, with different life experiences and views of our world and race in America. Wright introduced Obama to his Christian religion and that's where it ends. He was never a political mentor. Wright is angry and stuck in the past – unable or unwilling to recognize changes since the 40's, 50's and 60's. Obama is hopeful and open and acknowledges the changes, some of which he has been a beneficiary of. He has a vision of unity for our future. Wright sees the same, past or future. This denunciation should clear it up for once and for all. We should not allow the media, for ratings sake, keep this matter alive anymore – it just keeps everyone away from the issues that really matter in this election year: Iraq, the economy, health care, and the housing crisis, to name a few. Let's not keep being 'stuck on stupid'. Let's move on!
Barack do not feel bad, you are about trying to secure the nomination of the DNC for the President of the USA . Rev. Wright was a dead horse in your way. An old saying relates something to this effect:" If there is a dead horse in the middle of the road, you must move it out of the way. Else you will be stuck in the middle of the road too. " You had not choice but to move on. We need you in this wonderful country. We Need Your Style of Change! I am praying for your success in this endeavor.
Senator Clinton's vote along with 77 other Senators authorizing the use of force in Iraq is the centerpiece of Mr. Obama's argument that she has bad judgment.
Will the manner in which he handled this, from his decision to write a book using the theme of a Reverend Wright Sermon "The Audacity of Hope" and then taking so long to see through the real Wright, be a reflection of his own judgment?
People make mistakes. If Mr. Obama stops chiding Ms. Clinton about hers and gets off his "higher-than-thou" horse, perhaps we will all be more willing to forgive him for his errors in judgment.
Though I am not religious... I keep thinking 'antiChrist' when I see Hillary. Destroy individuals to get what she wants. And how many followers does he/she have who just whoop and holler every time another individual is destroyed?
But at least we all know know where your wife came up with the comment about "only now being proud of America". Wake up America.
This guy will say anything to get your vote. He knew this guy for 20 years....was a close personal friend of the family's and didnt know who or what this guy was? Again, just another "bone head more" right? Makes you kind of wonder what kind bone head moves he will make in the White House...
When did Pastors become "baggage-able"? When they've made your Pastor their main attack, you must really not have much dirt to dig up. Think about it... People fear what they don't understand.
Betrayal moments are difficult and gut-wrenching for the betrayed. We all have , or will go thru them. We can all empathize with Senator Obama. Clearly he is angered and saddened. He has had to publically express the multitude of feelings that betryal brings. Hopefully this will satisfy the media's appetite for ratings. Could the MSM perhaps hold a mirror to themselves and better carry out the duties of responsible journalism?
So who is lying here??
Is Obama's race speech sincere or just political positioning?
Or is Rev. Wright actually telling the truth?
Will Rev. Wright fight back again with more "truth" about Obama???
I'm hoping we can now get past the Wright affair. The media is a bit obsessed with it, especially MSNBC – they're having a fit over there! It's all a bit sad and I feel bad for Sen. Obama, but I'm hoping his comments will allow the media to move on. The rest of us have.
Who cares? Neither he nor Hillary has a clue how to weed ourselves from foreign oil. The answer is drill here and build more refineries, not chase the wind and invest billions in unproven pipe dreams that are many years away if they happen at all. We have plenty of oil here, if we actually harvested it. By the way, how much are your groceries going up due to inefficeint ethanol?
Obama is tackling this situation with Wright head-on as some of the comments suggest???
Get real folks, he listened to this man for 20 years and he just now figured out what he stands for? Obama is either stupid or a liar...neither is a quality I desire in our President.
Wait a minute. I thought he "could not denouce him".
Obama went offensive when Wright first broke. Now he's crumbling like a cookie.....
Funny stuff
If this man doesn't have the judgement to realize that J. Wright is bad, to not have the judgement that Rezko is bad news, to not have the judgement that Ayers is bad news, then how will he have the judgement to lead this country and choose his cabinet members?
He says he wants to choose judges who will rule by their social beliefs. Aren't judges supposed to rule based on the laws of this land? Without the balance of power, Obama's administration will destroy this country!
Jay,
Why would he lie? for the very same reason that he is saying all of those terrible things about your country! I admire Sen. Obama for denouncing his remarks. I was also proud that Barack did not denounce Rev. Wright the man, but after Rev. Wright's last fiasco I would not be surprised if Barack does denounce him now. Barack heard and saw Rev. Wright's latest deranged speech on TV. I would not blame him if he completely severs all ties with this man, who it would seem lives a double life, and boy he definitely is enjoying all of the attention he (Wright) is garnering from the American people and the media!!!!!!!
Rev Wright is nuts.What a loser. For a while I thought he was a spiritual leader.He is out there to promot hate and division and he is enjoying the lime light. Rev. Wright pls go away. We need to pray for you.
And lastly,
If we're going to hold people accountable for the company they keep...
Let's remember that both Hillary and McCain have alot of friends who have said and done much worse things...some have spent time in prison for their deeds.
I agree
Now that this is over between him and Wright and its obvous that Obama doesn't hare this man's views...Can we PLEASE get off Rev Wright for god sake...
Nobody in their right mind agrees with some of rev.wrights thoughts on hiv and 911 comments. The Media keeps rev. wright in the lime light not rev. wright. The man is going to say what he wants as long as he gets you attention and coverage. You need to be fair if you gave hagee who endorsed john mccain the same attention about what he said about katrina then let sleping dogs lye.
OBAMA O8!!!!!
Okay, can we move on now, CNN, CSPAN, MSNBC, & FOX
We still do not have a resolution to these high gas prices, higher cost of food, education, health care, the environment & other life-long problems. Lets see more of these stories. Rev. Wright is not a presidential candidate.
Wright very well might be telling us the truth. He has known Obama for a long time. This should say something.
This may turn out to allow us to see the real Obama, and may turn many people against him.
I wondered why Wright began talking this late, but maybe he knows he should let us know about Obama.
As voters. we want to know the truth.
A real concern.
The pastor turned this into a black church issue just like Obama did his twist of things when he turned his issues into a racial issue.
The thing is that the pastor and Obama have the right to say, think and do what they want but it's different when your trying to win the American people who have a sense of judgement to determine what is what.
Just like riding a roller-coaster, it's great to be right up front and go with the ride.
I guess the 5th ammendment doesnt apply in politics
Can't we all just move on....
Wright for Hillary '08!
I am amazed how this pastor can claim the "Black" church as his. Is there any other African-American pastor who can stand up for the rest of us (Blacks)? I do not share this pastor's idea that his views ARE all Blacks views. If that is the case, we better have the FBI inside these kind of church.
Obama, do not play dumb now, you and your wife know what kind of rethoric this pastor has been using in HIS church.
I thought Wright was his own person – funny and super intelligent. So what if he poked a little fun. I found it fascinating to watch the entire NAACP speech and then see how the media disects it and chooses to publish soundbites in order to promote a specific agenda. Don't trust the media.
I love how he took this on head-on. He tried to take the high road and not throw the man 'under the bus' but neither Rev. Wright nor the media would allow it. I respect Obama more than ever for his willingness to find middle ground and not bend to the will of the media. He has handled this ON HIS OWN TERMS, and I applaud his poise and respectful manner in doing so. Honesty and strength of character, at his best.
Go Obama!
Wright is using this as an opportunity and a platform to do what he thinks is stand up for the black community. I think he's wanting to stay in the headlines and make the transition to an Al Sharpton-like figure. Obama is doing the right thing by distancing himself from this rhetoric. Throughout this "process", Obama has been steadfast and shown his leadership (and political) skills dealing with this controversy, which has undoubtedly hurt his campaign as well as the entire political process, primarily due to the media's fascination with Wright.
I continue to stand by Obama and I continue to look at the issues and not the media circus.
No matter what you do, you will be haunted by these shady people, Wright, Bill Ayers, Rezco, Farrakahan, it will never stop. If I were you, you should drop out of the race now with your little dignity! While you're solving the Wright mess, HILLARY is out there, solving our country's problems: JOBS, JOBS, JOBS. Obama: still giving speech on race! Ridiculous! How can your disillusioned supporters still support you???
How can we elect you as a President if you cannot even control your pastor!!!! Being weak is not a good trait, we need a fighter, we need HILLARY!
My concern now is that Jeremiah has left a bad taste in the mouths of voters with his perception of black and the black church. Preachers and Politicians (Obama excluded) are the most hypocritcal group of people. Barrack's mother was probably wise to steer clear of organized religion. I am a black christian and I like to visit various churches. The ones I prefer are non-denominational, non-segregated churches. That is, after all, what heaven is going to look like. Jeremiah and the preachers who defended him disgrace their robes. They absolutely do not reflect the opinion of black christians. Black and white Obama supporters see in him the hope that we can all have a better future with his election to the presidency. For many blacks, he is the last hope that we will have a fair and impartial advocate for a just and equal society and will put our children, our schools, our health and our economy first.
Closed.
Now let's talk about Hillary wanting to obliterate Iran; her public support of NAFTA, undisclosed Clinton Foundation donor list; undisclosed list of earmarks; her electability problem in the GE if she does not make any inroads with Obama's base; her campaign debt and unpaid bills; oh yes, and the fact that she continues to take donations from the American public for her campaign when she has no statistical or legitimate path to the nomination!!!!!
The genuine spirit of Obama will get him thru this wretched campaign that Hillary is waging. Stay strong Barack – we need you!
It's sad, cause I think Obama would make a good President. Now the press is just going to feed us this junk until people believe it.
Don't these recent remarks just prove what The Rev. Wright said; Sen. Obama will do and say whatever is politically expedient. What more do we need to show that Barack is the arrogant, do-anything-to-be-elected politician many of us have thought him to be. With all of this controversy surrounding him, it's difficult to conclude that he would be able to withstand even closer scrutiny in the4 general election. Vote Hillary. At least with her, there's no more vetting or dirty laundry to air.
Please CNN move on...It's hard to see Wright try to destroy Obama. Please cover his news conference and let it go... please. I'm not watching and only checking your web page because it's hard to hear all this negative stuff. I think Obama is a good man and I will support him to the end.
Mr. Obama is just another Judas, he is denying his spiritual leader, mentor,guide or what ever he IS for a couple of votes.
He's been attending this church for the better part of 16 years. Do you really think this is the first time he has heard remarks like this from his pastor? This is politics at it's best.
Why is it only today, after comments made in Washington yesterday, that Obama is finally outraged at statements made by Rev. Wright. The two statements mentioned, the U.S. government might be responsible for the spread of AIDS in the black community, and his equation of some American wartime efforts with terrorism, were made sometime ago not just yesterday. Where was the outrage from Obama when these comments initially surfaced!
Obama is starting to look like Clarence Thomas. He's just another Uncle Tom. I can't believe that he disowned his pastor and ridiculed Minister Farrakhan. I read the Audacity of Hope, and this is not the same man I heard today
He won't be getting this brothers vote.
Obama has know about all of Rev. Wright's sermons and speeches and thought he could hide it from his constituency. It is about time he stood up and denouced Rev. Wright:
1) didn't Hillary ask him why he hadn't denounced in a debate back in March?
2)Didn't he have an opportunity in Philadelphia?
3) he knew the church gave a Lifetime Achievement award to L. Farrakhan last Nov-07
4) and what's under the Weather Undergound story???/
Obama is not right for the job as Commander and Chief – not now. He is weak and runs from tough issues, instead of hitting them head on (i mean, it's going on two months since his Philly speech). Not the kind of President I want.
Good job, Thanks.
Hope CNN will show this as much as they covered Mr. Wright talks
Obama should understand... they will keep picking on minor things until they destroy this man for ever in the world of politics. This was NEVER about Rev. Wright, this was about NEVER having a black man run the United States of America. The sad part is, Obama fell for the ol tricks of the past.
Who of us Americans were here in the days of slavery?
The Native Americans had their land stolen and suffered from the genocide committed against them. They do not preach a theology of hatred.
I was personally shocked by Wright's comments and Obama really had no choice but to speak about totally against him. He should have done it a month ago! There was nothing new, really, in what Wright said yesterday. Just as out-there and radical as what has been in the media since his church was first pulled into the spotlight. What's most shocking is that this is apparently appropriate sermon content in the black church.
The body of Christ is made of people of all color and the teachings in church should be the teachings of scripture and not the personal politics of the so-called leaders!
What fools we have been to allow the media to dictate not only this presidentaial race, but also who we shall include or denounce in our personal lives. So now, is it Rev.Wrights fault if the party turns on Sen. Obama because somehow he has become unelectable. He is always been unelectable to those who only see his race and or need an excuse to not elect him. I could care less the comments of Rev. Wright or his personal opinion of the United States. I am voting for Barack Obama. Who knew who Rev. Wright was before this race? Yet, we have always know about Jerry Falwell, Pat Buchanan, Pastor Hagee, an all those who ascribe to racist and bigoted political and social views. These men have been invited to the white house and had the ear of many white presidents. When did we ask them to "throw them under the bus". When did we have to ask a white presidential candidate to denounce and reject their personal relationship with someone. Are these people opinions just as inflammatory as what you want Rev. Wright to be. This is not only a case of kill the messanger, but kill the message also. Some in America have been waiting for their hands to be "washed" clean so they can justify their bigotry and racism for not wanting a person of color in the office. They have found their excuse in Rev. Wright.
I smell a Rat in all ths Rev. Jeremiah Wright stuff. Does he have a book deal in the works? If so, then who's campaign gave him the idea?
Obama is the best person for the Presidency and I am glad he did this so that maybe now we can focus on his great plans for America. I truly believe that he doesn't share the same views as Rev. Wright and that he truly wants what is best for America. I just hope everyone else can open their eyes to see what a great Candidate he is.
I feel your pain Senator Obama - your pastor betrayed you! Obviously, Rev. Wright intentionally wanted to hurt you and he succeeded but GOD has the last word...
Right. Time to sit back and watch the Obama bubble keep imploding and the obamabots desperately try to pretend its not happening. Obama is a typical chicago hack politician
Re-Wrighting History....no Wright hasn't gone off the deep end...he is the same person he has been for more than the 20 years Obama has known him...see the videos...read the Church magazine. His reverend friends have been testifying to this and defending his statements. Senator Obama is throwing him under the bus...where he previously threw his grandmother. Wright is right....doing what a politician does. We'll see if Wright and his Reverend friends take this quietly. While the religious wars continue...Senator Clinton continues to focus on jobs, energy, education, health care etc. Hillary 08
Obama's star is falling fast now that all the little truths are coming to light. He sat in this man's church for 20 years!
Way To Go Barack! Kick Wright's - under and over the BUS! WRIGHT IS A MEDIA SUCKING WACKLEDOODLE-FOOL. We love Barack Obama who is our only hope to change this country for the better.
0 B A M A '08
Man you are all screwed ....
Hillary and Bill are a joke think back to their handling of Monica and NAFTA. They do something then lie about it and then tell the half truth when they are caught.
Obama has become a joke due to the RACISM in the rural parts of our country and his idiot racist pastor.
MCCAIN is going to win. There is no doubt. NONE
Something smells! Oh its Obama's press conference.
Interesting that the Obama supporters are so very eager to "put this behind you Senator Obama" but cannot refrain from dredging up anything and everything Hillary may or may not have done in the past 20 years. Hmmm. Very interesting.
Also very interesting to read the Obama supporters say just because Obama supported Wright's church, and the Wright teachings he knew about, that Obama shouldn't be judged by the spiritual company he kept for 20 years, yet they go on and on to blame Hillary for her husband's choices and decisions he made as a husband and President.
Where are those her mistakes and character failings? And Obama has none. Right. Very unifying Obama supporters. Show me again how you do that talking out of both sides of your mouths?!?!?!
learn how to spell politician please
obama 08
Obama has only made this statement because he knows that his Pastor has damaged his credibility. There is no difference in the way Rev. Write spoke yesterday and the way he spoke in his church and I believe this is what the Obama's have attended and listened to in the past 20 years while in that church! This is a liberation movement and I think people should wake up and smell the coffee instead of falling for the fake anger he wants you to believe.
It only took Obama 20 years to figure this out? Sharp as a tack!
Good job Obama.. lets focus on the future now..
I went to church my whole life and I’m sure that there are things i disagreed with and to be honest I can’t remebr what was preached 4 sundays ago. I believe what Mr. Wright did was an embarasment to Obama, and I understand where he (Obama) comes from…
Take a peek into Hillary's skeleton closet......
Senator Obama will survive this ordeal.......
Too bad Obama didn't know what to do the first time he heard Wright speak at his church .. LEAVE! I guess he only knows what to do the first time when he's not voting.
Well, Well look what we got here. Someone is starting too hit the panic button. Let me see you throw you grandmother under the bus, and now your pastor when things aren't going your way. Pretty soon your going to throw your campaign under because it's done. You should have done this along time ago. This only tells me that your judgement and how you handle adversity is out of touch with reality. . He probably just got off the phone with Rev wright and they made a deal too come out and make this statement.
. Too late buddy, just tag along and board the CLINTON express. We are about too RIDE!!!!!!!
There are so many issues besides Rev. Wright. Let's focus on the issues. This is the second time Obama has had to come out and address Rev. Wright for a whole press conference. Let's move forward.
REVEREND WRIGHT does not equal BARACK OBAMA!! OBAMA is running for president not rev wright.
Please media, focus on the issues not, not this bs. Obama still has my vote.
OBAMA '08!
We are still with you Obama! We know how much of a person it takes to face things head on..you are the only candidate who has done that consistently. That shows that you are a good person with a good heart. I have been with you from the beginning and will be with you until the end...like many others! You just hang in there. The media will twist and turn this but you, as the truth, will prevail!!!!
Of course Obama needs to distance himself from Wright: everything Wright said was 100% true, and no politician can be around the truth THAT much. It's like poison.
Good on ya, O man!
Your integrity continues to shine, and we are praying for you. Keep the faith.
Is it crazy to think that a busy politician would not be in the congregation many Sunday's and not there on the specific Sunday's in question?
I think that it is a true shame that Obama has to answer questions about this because Obama and Wright are not one in the same. Why aren't we talking about all of Hillary's transgessions? Why arent we talking about McCain & Hagee or the fact that McCain called Fallwell and Robertson as "agents of intollerance" in 2000, but now accepts their support and doesnt have a negative word for them?
I cannot help but think that the fact that Obama is black has something to do with it (and I am a white guy who trys his best to avoid the race card).
CNN, MSNBC, FOX News, and ABC are certainly helping perpetuate this myth and are helping making this a longer campaign. Look at the coverage and ratings they get from this race and imagine if it was just McCain and Obama... not quite as exciting!
The media loves this and they are trying to drag it out as long as they can.
I THINK IT WAS ALL PLANNED SO OBAMA COULD DISTANCE HIMSELF FURTHER FROM WRIGHT.
This is the speach he should of made back when the Wright scandal came out, instead of the flowery overplaigarized MLKish race speach he made. A little too late for me to believe what he says about his preacher anymore. hell do or say anything to win.
As a psychotheraist, I have often seen older men who are entering retirement do this: They realize they are losing power and prestige and will do anything to remain front and center. It's sad and pathetic. And I have noticed that there are a LOT of narcissistic pastors out there. That may even be a prerequisite for the job of being God's emissary. The thing I love about Obama is that he was loyal to Wright until the reverend showed that he has blown a mental gasket. The more I see Obama under pressure, the more I respect him and the more I see that he truly has the temperament to lead our beloved nation.
Rev Wright has his own agenda. He doesn't care whether this helps or hurts Obama. Obama just continue to stay strong and keep the message for "CHANGE" in this country. All the Obama haters need to wake up and see that Clinton is just a fake.
The only reason I would vote for Hillary is to get her out of NY, but on reflection, I cannot inflict her on my beloved country. I will vote for Obama or McCain and if the rest of you have any brains to think with you will do the same.
I was impressed with Obama's response, even though I did not vote for him. I wish he would have gone even further by stating that part of the "divisive politics of the past" are people like Wright and Farakhan who delight in racial conflict. In Philadelphia, Obama's speech served more to contextualize Wright's statements. I wish Obama would have used this platform today to say unequivocally that the time of leaders like Wright and Farakhan is OVER. Still, I think he showed tremendous character today and will think about giving him my support.
Glad to see him do this. I imagine it's got to be hard. Sort of like when Hillary had to distance herself from Ferraro.
I watched that conference, and I was pretty taken aback. He seemed pretty smug and hostile.
At least Obama's making a clean break. I wonder if McCain will do the same about his endorsement from Hagee (who referred to the Pope as the ant-Christ and said the New Orleans was asking for Katrina due a gay pride rally). He certainly didn't seem to on Stephanoplous last week.
Thats right Obama, place your "Uncle" right next to your typical white Grandmother under the bus. NOW WHO IS THE ONE THAT WILL SAY AND DO ANYTHING TO WIN!
HILLARY 08
It's unpleasant to have Rev. Wright filling bandwidth and airwaves with his rhetoric. Obama has gracefully handled this by distancing himself, only to have Rev. Wright make a public spectacle and insinuate Obama is really in synch and lock step with Wright (wink wink). Obama has clarified he doesn't share Wright's views nor does Wright share Obama's views. Nothing more. No hidden messages. Frankly, given the dismal economy, high fuel prices climbing without an end in sight, high food prices, unemployment, under-employed (jobs that pay less than they had), record foreclosures, homelessness, American infrastructure decay and disrepair, bridges collapsing, not to mention the "wars" does Rev. Wright and his crackpot, inflammatory limelight hogging ego worth studying. Let's try to maintain our focus on the issues and not the peripheral big mouths who really are not making a positive contribution.
Look Out....Rev Wright is firing torpedoes! OOOOPS they are circling back toward Obama's ship! There goes the powder magazine!!!
Too late, Mr. Obama! You didn't notice this for 20 years? Please go take a walk.
At 3AM Obama will make the RIGHT decision. Hill will still be looking for Slick Willy
WOMEN SHOULD NOT RUN FOR PRESIDENT THEY ARE TOO EMOTIONAL....
GO OBAMA
I'm glad that he is putting this non issue matter to rest. I think that only God knows what the out come will be, and if God has his hand in this election Senator Obama doesn't have ANYTHING to worry about. Because the bible states that ALL THINGS WORK together for the good of those who love HIM and are called according to HIS purpose. Romans 8:28. That took a lot of heart to stand before one of God's chosen servants and say what he said. Sometimes we have to do what we have to do and I know that God's knows Obama's heart. He doesn't look at the outward appearance God looks at the inside which is the HEART!!!
Anyone who has a brain of their own should easily see the Rev is just doing this for his own agenda and attention. Let it die, it's silly people are still even listening to him.
Wright is an operative for the Clintons and you folks are falling for the BS. Look at the timing of this people. Don't let these distractions take you away from the true issues like WHY is GAS so DARN HIGH!!!!!
Bravo, it is time to take this guy on, and next stop Hillary. Gosh, I am happy to hear this, really happy.
Too Little Too Late.
It's about time you finally tell Americans that this man is insane. YOU screwed it up when you danced around his comments and called them "controversial". The correct word in this instance would have been "wrong". Unless of course you actually believe his, which you might.
Either way, we need a candidate we can trust to solve the problems and compete with Republicans this November, not a candidate that we spend all summer sweating it out wondering when your next shady relationship will blow up in our face and pave for the way for John McCain to take the White House.
Shame on you Barack. Get out of this election, and stop dragging the good name of the Democratic party through the mud.
Hillary 2008. The only candidate I trust.
Why Obama today sounded like...
Wha..a..t...t I....I ammm try...try...trying to say.... to say is...
Thanks, Barack. I agree with you that the time has come to move beyond past sins toward reconciliation.
You're proving yourself every day, keep it up!
WHY ARE YOU HILLARY SUPPORTERS SO HATEFUL? A LOT OF YOU BELONG WITH WRIGHT UP ON WRIGHTS STAGE! WE DON'T WANT WRIGHT AND WE SURE AS HELL DON'T WANT YOU. SOME OF YOU CLINTON SUPPORTERS ARE SO CLUELESS AS TO WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A CRISTIAN.
WE WILL TAKE OBAMA ANY DAY
Nothing Rev. Wright said yesterday was NEW!! The Rev. has said it all before....so why denouce NOW? Too little too LATE!! This denouncement should have happened months ago!! Superdelagates, please see the light....Obama cannot win in Nov!!! The Pubs will run tv ads showing Wright making his outragous comments, with a pic of Obama. Hillary is our only HOPE!!!
Indiana & NC ...please vote 4 Hillary!!!!
Go Obama, you are the man of the hour.
PLEASE CNN, stop the madness of covering Wright!
the Clintonian News Network covered it ALLLLLLLL DAAAAAAY and ALLLL NIIIIIIGHT!
To their credit, they did break away for about 5 minutes to cover the devastating tornados in Virginia.
How about covering some of Clinton's baggage such as the Paul v. Clinton case where the judge let HRC out of testifying until AFTER November and told her lawyers to say hi to his friend, Bill.
I live in Chicago and have been a supporter of Obama since he was running for office at the state level.
Based on everything that I've seen of this man; all of his flaws and the characteristics that make him human, I can say that he is clearly the most competent person to be the President of the United States, especially considering all the candidates that have run in my life time.
People make mistakes. Obama has made mistakes. Hillary has made mistakes. Bush has made mistakes.
It's how these individuals handle these mistakes that shows their true character.
I trust Obama with this country, and I will be behind him through thick and thin, because I know that he will be behind us as a people, and as a country.
what about hillarys pastor... who was convicted of child molestation.... for touching a 7 year old girl at his house
why wont cnn report this
Obama didn't seem that outraged to me. He seemed sad that he has to hold the press conference to save his candidacy.
Good job
In doing this- he now makes it look like pure politics when McCain and Clinton attack him on Wright
He also sends a message loud and clear to the superdelegates about who he is and what he stands for (as well as what he won't stand for, as Pastor Wright now very well sees)
He had to come out and make a forceful stand against Wright's antics yesterday- and he did so
Any more talk about his unelectability due to this issue is pure and unadulterated media bias- a story for ratings sake- and in no way in the best interest of the American people
This could be Obama's downfall. His initial statement about Wright was very mild and rather than saying that Wright was wrong, he just emphasized that their views are "different".
This DOES sound kind of political to me and so many people may not believe his current denunciation of Wright which of course is the only thing he CAN do at this point to save his campaign.
Some people I talk to about Obama have these fears (unwarrranted, I agree) about Obama being too supportive of muslims and unfortunately the Wright controversy only strengthens those fears....
I hope Hillary picks him as VP despite Bill's growing dislike for the man....
You lost my vote Obama. How could you not support your own pastor?
Shame on you!
Hillary must be pulling her hair out. If it wasn't for Operation Chaos she would of been out of the race after Texas. Now she has a 9 point lead over McCain and she can thank Rush Limbaugh for that.
WRIGHT AS BEEN & IS WRONG & HE IS NOT
THE ONLY ONE, BLACK OR WHITE, TO SEE AMERICA
THROUGH HIS PRISM OF EXPERIENCE ONLY.
BARACK IS BEING CRUCIFIED FOR THE BELIEFS
OF OTHERS. THAT IS VERY COMMUNIST.
I'm sick and tired of this media lynching, you guys smell black blood and you're salivating all over yourselves...disgusting. I can't tell CNN apart from FOX ...your are all starting to look and sound alike! I'm sick and tired that egomaniac Rev. Wright...and sick and tired of that self-rightous Billary Clinton and John McSame.
I want to hear the issues, which the press, including CNN, seems to have no interest in reporting. Obama is not responsible for this man nor are they one in the same. Lets move on people...enough is enough.
Jann
Brillant, Obama is the one and only senator that could have handled this situation in such a smart way. If this situation ways on Vlinton she could not have handled it in the same manner! She would have started crying first and then disowned her pastor and the people that attends that church and made the biggest mistake because she couldn't take the heat.
I think that this guy is being used to show the people who is best for the country, GOD IS BIG...GOD BLESS BARACK OBAMA IF IT'S GOD WILL HE WILL WIN THE ELECTION, NOTHING WILL STOP IT!
Has everybody forgotten the baggage of Ms.Clinton – Whitewater – failed marriage – failed attempt at health care – ride your husbands coat tails honey. Make another 109 million off the American people. Come on America – if all Obama has to worry about is a loud mouth pastor living on 100 years of the past wake up. We don't need anybody that says we need change but has been in politics with no success for 20 to 25 years. WE NEED NEW BLOOD !!!!! WE NEED NEW IDEAS !!! WE NEED A NEW DIRECTION!!!!!
The only way to make a decision in this race is to listen to the actual candidates. The media is doing a complete hatchet job on this primary – they are absolutely not to be trusted, and that includes YOU, CNN.
Senator Obama has done all he can do about Rev. Wright, he cannot make this man stop talking. This is America, he can say what he want, but the corporate owned News Media keep giving Rev. Wright a platform to bring down Obama, I find it to be what the media was aiming at in the beginning by continuing to give Rev. Wright, undeserved air time. However, no one has pointed out that the women that was sitting next to Rev. Wright at the news conference is a Hillary Clinton supporter that help set up the interview. The supporters of Hillary Clinton keep forgetting that the majority of AA are democrats and she can't win without their vote either. She is digging a bigger hole for herself with the AA community, thanks to herself and her husband.
Go Obama.
Wow. Finally. Thank you Obama. I'm sure that took a lot of personal courage on many levels. I may end up voting for you yet. Please stop responding to Hillary and show that you have an agenda and that it is your agenda that is driving your campaign and not the other way around. Attack Republican policy, not Hillary. Attack the policies with some theatre and grab the spotlight. Sharpen your sound bites and distill your message to 40 essential words – something that the evening news can show.
The Gettysburg address was under 300 words and it changed the meaning of the civil war. And in a time when people were accustomed to long, dry speaches. It can be done. I want to vote for you. I want to. Give me a reason.
I commend you Obama for doing what you must do. Rev.Wrights behavior has not only been unacceptable in some cases but destructive in most cases to any opportunity we may have to elect you as our next President. This issue must be put to rest and we must move on to the real issues that are plauging this country. I support you 1000% and commend your strenght to speak up and move on to the real issues!
Obama 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The media and dirty politics will be the cause of the Republicans winning in November. Obama has tried to run an campaign based on issues that directly impact the American people. He is an educated, qualified politician who is capable of uniting and leading. We all have people/friends that have character flaws. How many of the Clinton friends have served jail time for various reasons?
why do my comments keep getting edited out–is it because I speak respectfully of both candidates and encourage a high-spirited but constructive finish to the Primary–CNN may think sentiments like this subversive to their ratings–CNN you are a truly depraved institution.
Too little, too late
Good. Something tells me that Obama is going to got after the REAL
fabricators of this story, THE NEWS MEDIA.
I believe that Obama will make an excellent leader for this country. I think that it's a shame that some americans are choosing to cast stones at this man without looking at the whole picture. The media is vicious, yes, it's a double standard, we need to be informed, but you don't ruin lives in your persistance of feeding the unknowing information. Everything about this man speaks truth, humility, patriotism and a undying need to bring change to our country. Don't judge someone by the actions of other, actions that he has no control over. You call him a liar and you don't even know him? How is this possible? Have you read his books, made yourself learned to his campaign? Place yourself in his shoes – I believe his been broken down enough! and yet... he still stands with pride for his country and the belief that there are open minded people who can see thru the mockery that others have made of his campain. Go Obama!
To all those who support Obama this should be an eye opener. Never have I seen a campaign implode like this one has. Given the comments of his long time pastor and those of his campaign, it is quite clear that his days are numbered. The Democrates want to win in November and can see that there is little to know chance they can do it with Obama. Even the national polls show Clinton favored to beat McCain by 9 where Obama is in a dead heat. Howard Dean has even given the remaining Super Delegates the authority to give there Vote to Hillary based on electability. They will figure out a way to count Florida and Michigan because by not doing that we can all but cash in our chances come November. Dean also knows that even if Florida and Michigan is counted that there is no way Obama can win there due to the fact that he doesn't want there voice heard. Remember it was a Republican let house in Florida that voted to move up the elections. The people who came out in record numbers should have their voices heard. Obama's only chance to ever be presiedent is to drop out of the race and beg Hillary to take him on as a Vice Pres or some high ranking position.
Hillary 08!!
He has a the nomination already.
He is taking Karl Rove's advisement! What a joke Obama is, he said that now because he knows he is in HOT WATER baby! Now he is denying his UNCLE?
I'm Native American- not "indian", Rev. Wright.
Obama teach your preacher.
Just MORE political posturing today,...just like Wright said!
I'm sure that this is only the second time in 20 years that Obama heard these sorts of comments!! America can see through your lies Barack!! Give me a break!! Loser.
Why is it that aafter all is SAID and done, people can't seem to understand that if you stand too close to the fire, you will get burned. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.
I don't think that I could have sat in church and listened to this rhetoric and not have said anything. Heck, I would have left the first time I heard it. That's the greatest thing about AMERICA. He can say anything he wants, but I don't have to sit there and listen. Just like you can choose not to read this. Semper Fi-
Reverend Wrights message has not changed. Only the scrutiny has changed. Too bad it takes tough scrutiny to get Obama to condemn what he should have condemned when he was very close to the man.
The real Obama was the one who said nothing until the light was shined on the facts.
Cowboy Jack: "Sen. Obama seemed VERY much on the DEFENSIVE over this…… he didn't handle it smoothly like Hillary would with a crisis."
You mean by claiming to be under sniper fire?
Finally! All the Obama supporters were out here yesterday standing up for Rev Wright. Where are they now? I'm personnally glad Obama finally distanced himself from his former pastor. I still believe Hillary is our best candidate for President, but it's good to see Obama can make mistakes too and take action to correct it.
This race is not about black vs. white, not about patriotism, and not even about who you like more. This contest is to determine the best person to get things done and lead our country in these dangerous tough times. It's about creating opportunity within our country and improving our standing in the world.
Go Hillary! You have the best ideas and the best track record of action.
Now you know what it feels like to have the media try to twist your words, beliefs and try to destroy you. And you still want to be President?
Sen. Obama is really worthy of praise. It takes a lot of guts to stand up against someone who you have respected all your adult life. Like they say... its takes a great deal of strength to stand up against your friends.
J. Wright is riding the coat-tails of Obama for all it's worth. Obama has put him in his proper place with very explicit language. Of course, Hillary is also riding the coat-tails of J. Wright to attack Obama's pastor, not Obama's qualifications as President.
If Obama does not get the nomination, I will again be forced to vote for the candidate that I dislike the least (not Hillary) as opposed to the candidate best suited for the position.
Why are some of you doubting the words of Obama? What lie has he been involved with? Did he talk about sniper fire? How about twist the words of what sex actually is? Did Obama say that Michigan and Florida didn't count, then go back on his words? If you don't like Obama that is fine, but don't like him because of the right reasons don't just make stuff up. That is where Hillary supporters ruin it for me. They are delusional and willing to destroy the party to make the clear LIAR the Democratic nominee
FINALLY! It is looks like this nightmare is coming to an end. I think what Obama did was the right thing. I know it wasn't easy for him to do it but it just shows me that he does have integrity and deep understanding of the feelings of others.
Rev. Wright was trying to redeem himself but he took it too far and in the end caused more harm then he probably intended. Hopefully this mess is over.
Mr. obama is wrong and he knows it. He is trying to convince all that he can be the next President. He does not salute our Freedom Flag (U.S. Flag) and does not support the troops tha are fighting for us to keep our freedom. Mr. Obama, wheter you fight or not, you know you are wrong...
I'm astounded by these comments. This is a Christian nation? Do these American Christians actually follow the teachings of Christ?
I don't care what the polls say – I am not voting for McCain, who sings "Bomb Bomb Bomb Iran" as if attacking another nation is a joke. I'm not voting for a woman who says she will "obliterate" another country – one with 70 million civilians – men, women, and children. Clinton has moved to the right of McCain and I have watched enough devastation: in American lives, in American casualties, in a ruined economy. Enough of a war with no end. McCain and Clinton promise more of the same. Our national symbol used to be the statue of liberty. Now it is the black hoods of Abu Ghraib.
Isn't it interesting that Obama didn't say this earlier, he only says it now when he is running for President. If he was totally disgusted with Rev. Wright he should have denounced the remarks when nobdoy was listening.
Hillary or McCain... anybody but Obama.
Senator Obama is a remarkable citizen with all the qualifications to make a remarkable leader. This will be the first time in my life that I would be so honored to cast my vote for him, empowered by the knowledge that I am casting a vote for US and all her people and, in fact, for all people of the world. God bless Obama.
I've not been so impressed since Billary shoulder-rolled across that Bosnian tarmac dodging snipers, while simultaneously laying down a supressive defense fire shield with her 50 cal. on full automatic..... err... well.... maybe it wasn't so much a shoulder-roll as it was walking down the jetway..... and perhaps the snipers might actually have been Krishnas...... and perhaps the 50 cal. was actually just a luggage claim stub...... but, well, you know.... it was dangerous all the same and it has prepared her well to start on day number 1........... to fabricate events to her advantage??
Wright is just bitter and taking refuge in his religion...
Obama EXPOSED!!!!! the opportunism that afforded him "street cred" with the idiots in chicaco is "coming HOOOOOMMMME to ROOOSSSTTT" if I may quote his close friend and spiritual advisor for the past 20 years... chuckle chuckle chuckle
I never understood why Obama should pay attention to what Wright says. This is a free country and anybody can say anything. By responding continuously to Wright, Obama is elevating the status of the comments. It does not really matter whether the comments have merit or not.
My God... I CANNOT BELIEVE HOW MANY HILLARY SUPPORTERS ARE JUNKING UP THESE BLOGS!!! Face the facts... You've lost, you are the losers, and Obama has won the nomination by the legitimate rules the party has established for decades. The Press is just keeping this alive for the story. Everyone else in the real world knows its over... and unfortunately the Clintons have thrown away all their dignity and respect they worked so hard for all their lives. Just to come in second place....
Nobody beats a dead dog. Have you seen anybody similar bashing on Hillary lately? That's because old hag has no chance an therefore is not interesting as a news item.
Its willie horton... all over again.
Good job Obama, I am proud of you; you are the kind of president we need to help bridge the gap. It is obvious as you stated your campaign has been about trying to bring people and the different races together because... it is a part of your DNA having a white mother and a black father.
OBAMA 08'
Let this be a lesson to the black churches..........QUIT preaching hate!
Let this be a lesson to the CHRISTIAN RIGHT....QUIT preaching hate!
I was a christian for the first 26 years of my life until the christian right took over my church and drank the right wing kool-aid. I left and have never looked, never been happier; very liberating to be away from the brainwashing and manipulation.
Mr. Obama I am so proud of you. You let us know that you are your own person and no other human being can define you. You were created in the image of God and God is preparing you for the position of President of the United States.
I am with you..and I will vote for you..
certainly not /never for Hillary the Bosnia warrior
Mr. Obama has flip-flopped on this subject so often, I have no idea where he stands or what he truly believes any more. Just last month he said he couldn't 'divorce' himself from Mr. Wright any more than he could his white racist grand mother. To all of you Obama maniacs: when are you going to wake up and smell the coffee? Mr. Obama hasn't been vetted yet and will go down in flames against the Republican attack machine. Hillary is our only chance. Note: I was an Edwards supporter and I still believe he would make the best President out of our current choices.
OBAMA IS NOT REV WRIGHT GO OBAMA,Thank you Mr. Obama am proud to be a supporter of you and I know that the only way this country can change is with you as President.
Ok, now Obama can (please, please, please) get off the defensive, and Wright can get (please, please, please) out of the news cycle. Everybody just watch the wil.i.am video again, and Barack can both inspire and continue to give policy details, and we can get back on message.
Today Obama had to do something very difficult...all but end a relationship that meant a lot to him at one point in his life.
The reason why he does not seem as smooth as Hillary is because he has not been on the firing line as Hillary has:
- He did not have to deal with Monica Lewinsky, or Jennifer Flowers or Paula...
- He has not had to deal with controversial pardons
- He has not had to deal with fund raising scandals
The list goes on an on...
So give the guy a break for trying to do the right thing, and for most of all being honest with the American people. He is careful with what he says because he does not have prepared stories like "landing under sniper fire," but rather he takes the time to analyze the question, answer honestly as well as carefully say what needs to be said without having it taken out of context.
It saddens me to see what a fiasco this election is turning to be. Why can we not have more substance in today's reporting of the candidates?
Do you think that you in the media help people to make up their mind on whom to vote with this frivalous commentary on Rev. Wright and other 'stuff' that doesn't help us see the real candidate? I suggest you give us some good honest reporting on the character of the candidate and interview them directly, if you want Americans to go out and vote. Otherwise, you turn us off....believe me, for the first time, I am inclined to not even cast my vote.
OH YEAH.. and my mom is a guy
Obama has lied on record about what he heard in Wright's church – his interview with Keith Olbermann, in which he said he never heard Wright's outragous comments, is seriously at odds with what Obama wrote in his own book (named after one of Wright's sermons). It's a little late for Obama to express such outrage, especially since Wright isn't saying anything new, and especially after Obama told us all that he cannot "disown" Wright.
Obama is, at best, an amoral opportunist.
'Sen. Obama seemed VERY much on the DEFENSIVE over this…… he didn't handle it smoothly like Hillary would with a crisis "
what, like how she handled the Penn/Columbian thing...rather than addressing it, she just laughs at the questions and brushes them off...THAT is handling things better?
and why exactly is handling this compared to a crisis? seriously?
pulls yer heads our yer azzes people. its getting stinky in this democratic party.
Congrats – we have officially been divided. Who shall we think? The republicans for urging this spectacle to continue? Hillary for reminding her supporters on a daily basis how detrimental an Obama white house would be (without actually tell you people why...just trust her, she knows what she's talking about right? she'd never lie to you...right?)
ugh.
I am an Obama supporter, and my only wish is that he would show a little more anger, frustration and would flex his muscles just a bit, just so I know he can and he will. He's a bit soft spoken at times and sometimes I want that coach on the sidelines who shows a little emotion.
We need help. I used to have more respect for Obama. But I am losing it day by day.
Just tell the truth Barack. you should have let Wright Go long ago. Your situation is now no better than Hillary and the sniper fire. You may be ahead, but If I could vote all over again, it would not be you.
This is exactly the response Barack Obama needs to make: his campaign is about bringing people together, binding wounds, looking directly into the heart and soul of American, facing problems, and going forward. He is the candidate of all Americans - white, black, yellow, brown, and any other color. I'm not sure Rev. Wright speaks for the African American Church or whether he represents a much smaller group of Americans who can't accept that this country, though far from perfect, has made progress in race relations and is now poised, in large part because of Mr. Obama's candidacy, to move toward true equality and slam the door on racism for good. It's sad that some peope are invested in preventing that step from being taken.
After 20 years of close friendship it is incredible that Obama did not know. As Rev Wright said, just old fashioned politics. Obama is not being truthful, 20 years !!!
What happened to the talk that he was like an uncle to you? can;t stand the heat now? or is it that you are tailing in the polls? why are you being such a hypocrite. Are you going to do the same thing when you are the president.
I totally agree with Barack. His pastor threw him under the bus after Barack stood by his pastor earlier. I don't understand the reasons for this and think it's just old fashioned jealousy, but whatever. I'm still supporting Barack and maybe this pastor will go away–out of his life.
I don't believe that Barack picked the church. It could have been Michelle. You know sometimes husbands just go to the church their wives go to...no matter. Barack is still the candidate of my choice and I will not judge him for someone else's words or thoughts.
Wright threw away a great friend, and should be ashamed of himself.
Hold your head high Barack, you did nothing wrong.
O8bama
If Hillary wins, I have 4298 signatures from Democrats in 3 states voting for McCain. Based on the last two elections do you think we dems can afford to lose the votes??
How is all this going to help me hang on to my house and fill my gas tank? Can we get real here?
Jack:
We have witnessed a typical politician doing best what politicians do best. Say anything to get elected.
Hey Obamacans, isn't this just what you claim Senator Clinton does say anything to get elected. Imagine that Obama and Clinton now have something in common in the eyes of Obama followers. So now why don't you wake up and vote for the most electable candidate...Hillary.
He certainly handled this better than Hillary and her " i misspoke"
issue.
If we can get past her lying, (who forgets the circumstances when their child is with them) then we can get past this.
Its to bad he even had to address it, he is not Rev Wright.
As an African American female, I agree that yesterday's performance was a spectacle. The interview with Bill Moyers and the speech given at the NAACP gathering of 'different is not deficient' were fine. However, yesterday, it was all about him. He is a pastor and should have taken that opportunity to be a witness for Christ and instead he made it all about himself. It is sad because he had an opportunity to reach millions of viewers with the Gospel and instead it became a spectacle and an opportunity to be arrogant.
I guess Barack has chosen political expedency over actual discussion.
Now that he has divorced himself from Wright, is he divorcing himself from the Black Church - as some have claimed that an attack on Wright is an attack on the Black Church, well then Barack is not exactly sending flowers with these words. And we all know...words matter.
Obama, remember what community won you South Carolina, Georgia,Mississippi, Louisiana, Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC and Delaware. That was the African-American community and saying you are outraged at his comments about AIDS. Tell that to the surviving members of the Tuskegee experience, tell that to the relatives of the people who saw the CIA introduce drugs into LA streets. You also took the position with regards to war with IRAQ as another one of those government lies which turned out to be true so please save us the Uncle Tom Negro speech.
You want to have White America like you so much then let them help you win against Hillary in the remaining primaries, oops, I forgot the white people of Ohio and PA didn't do that because you are a African-American candidate and they are not ready to vote for that.
Oh so now Obama is "outraged"? Nothing more than political expediency because the polls are showing what a deficit he's becoming to the Democratic Party. This won't go away no matter how many speeches Obama does. He spent 20 years in that church and around that man..his pastor, spiritual advisor and he has proven that he truly lacks judgment to be the leader of the USA and the free world. Plus he arrogantly thumbs his nose at the "little" people who follow their religion for spiritual growth and not to get elected to high office.
I am so pleased that Barack took this stand with Rev Wright.I was one who loved the fact that Barack didn't toss him in his speech in Philly. But after the spectacle yesterday at that so called press conference Barack had no choice. Rev. Wright didn't care about Barack's feelings so it is time that Barack shows America that he is what he says. An upstanding American.
Not this time!
Every time someone tries undermine Barack Obama I go and donate money to his campaign.....Please America we cannot lose the best chance we have to stop the same old politics....which have nothing to do with us....We The People!
It wouldn't surprise me one bit if a search of Rev Wright turned up pockets lined with big oil's money. Theism is nothing but a con and Wright is simply kicking it up a notch doing the dirty work for the real powers that be in Washington.
Good, Obama! Make it clear! It is your right to talk, do not let others talk for yourself!
Hillary is FULL of nasty baggage, the Republicans are focusing on Obama because they feel he will be the nominee. And they feel it right!!!
Just wait! If Hillary is the nominee, SHE WILL BE TORN in small pieces because she has a waaay larger baggage than Obama!
Obama stated He and Rev Wright were like family, in a recent interview. So somehow he has suddenly seen the light, and come to his senses? I think Obama has is finally showing his true colors as a politician who will say anything or do anything to get elected. Even allienate a family member. So I dont beleive a word he says. This man helped him with his books, this man is! not was, his spiritual leader. I am sure he has taken Rev Wright into his confidence. Last night every single news broad caster and anyalist stated ,he had to totally speak out against Wright in order to save grace. This is all for show people. All for show! If he wins or loses this election, Rev Wright is a part of who Obama is.
Whether or not he sides or doesn't side with his former pastor, the potential future first lady is "for the first time, proud to be an American". My word! I'll never get over that one. How can we have a first lady like that!!?? Obama is a wordsmith. He's good with words and getting people to follow, but once in the office, you'll see him fumble.
This is crazy. Hillary has more baggage than Barack and NO ONE is talking about it.... how can anyone think this is a judgement issue on Obama's part and not question Hillary's judgement on SO many things (staying w/ Bill is one that comes to mind)
Really... CNN and everyone else should just DROP this. It has NOTHING to do with the election for PRESIDENT. Focus on the issues! This is silliness.
GO BARACK GO..... YOU ARE A UNITER.... WHAT SOME PASTOR IN CHICAGO SAYS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH YOU...
Medias, Clinton will do every thing to take the nomination from Obama... This is not fair and not right... He deserves the nomination. .. Obama is not Wright... Wright has the right to free speech... Why blame Obama for wright's word? Does Hillary is blamed for bill mistakes? Its very sad for this great country ...
Maybe people are right. You cannot judge one man by another's comments. Unless, of course, that man is your spiritual adviser. Perhaps Obama does not agree with Wright. Yet, after 20 years of being taught by him, consoled by him, helped by him and indoctrinated in that man's church and beliefs, can we honestly say that some of that did not rub off on Obama? If only a little did, would that be too much? I think it probably is.
Obama is TOAST!!!!
He went on Fox News (a.k.a Republican Network) and told them "Wright is a legitimate political issue"... and now it will come back to bite him in the tush!
He will still get the nomination (lucky that he still has a good lead in the delegates count), but in the General Election, he will have nowhere to hide from this... He gave the Republicans the Green Light, and they already started taking advantage!
Bye Bye Democrats '08!!!
I am very proud of Senator Obama, I feel he has handled this distraction very well and continues to bring the focus back to the plite of the american people. Obama'08
I think it is important for Obama to take this stand, but I think it is also important for him to do it in a way that does not allow this to become a dispute. There are so many distractions from the issues that it is hard to believe that anyone is interested in solving them. I believe in Barack Obama and I have had enough of the attacks. The attacks against him are deeply rooted in racism and fear and are used as a political tool to achieve an agenda by the media. It's sick, really.
We must demand fair coverage from the media, including CNN.
I suspect that short of pouring lighter fluid on himself, applying a match and going up in flames, Obama can never satisfy his critics. If he says nothing they jump on his silence; if he speaks out, it is political pandering or just not enough. It is really sad that this, not his ideas for the economy or for dealing with the occupation of Iraq or a thousand other matters of great importance, is what matters. We are one of the greatest nations on the planets, and this is the best we can do? Tear the guy into pieces because of his pastor? God help us.
Vote to see which is worse:
A) Poor choice in pastor
B) voting to authorize a war that has cost the lives of 4,000 americans, billions of dollars spent, AND lying about running under sniper fire.
I'll vote A
OBAMA is not Rev. Wright. Are you the same person as your spouse? We can be living under the same rough but each of us has different views and opinion.
Leave the man alone. This is one GOOD thing that will happened here in America.
OBAMA 08 all the wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
go Obama go, keep your eye on the prize, to make america better OBAMA 08
I'm an Obama supporter, but Rev. Wright is making him look bad, even in my eyes. I have not heard his remarks, but hopefully his tone of voice reflects his outrage. If not, his comments will not be believable.
Have some common sense! Wright said nothing new yesterday. He repeated the same "sound bites" that Obama said we're previously "strung together." He said the same things that Obama said were "taken out of context." The only reason Obama objects NOW is because he has dropped 8 pts in the polls.
It saddens that me that Obama is TRYING to handle this like a gentlemen, and only a few people buy his sincerity. People would rather descredit him for being "liberal" or be outright cynical and claim he's not fighting dirty/tactifully enough.
I think it's outright pathetic America.
Grace under fire. That is a quality I want in a president. Clear, concise, intelligent, heartfelt. Anyone who has read his books and researched who the man is knows he is not the liar some of you would like to believe.
America, if you let Obama's chance be destroyed by this ridiculous controversy, you are doing a huge disservice to your children and grandchildren.
Obama 08
I'm not an Obama supporter, but I do believe that Obama is sincere.
Be "outraged" is more political posturing. I mean why now is he so against these comments? because it's going to cost him votes.
I don't care if Obama denounces Rev. Wright or tells the world that he doesn't believe what Rev. Wright believes. It doesn't matter! The point is this......where was his judgment for the past 20 years as he sat in the pews of Wright's church and somehow "NEVER NOTICED" the hateful speech and sermons of this divisive , radical black pastor?
And why was it that a year ago, even Rev. Wright said to the media that if Obama ran for President they would have to distance themselves from each other, and Obama agreed with his comments?
Yet, a year later he is only now denouncing the pastor after all the current damage the pastor is doing to him? It is just so darned hypocritical I cannot believe it. I would never vote for a man who has as little judgement as Obama.
How many of us actually KNOW our pastors? Why does everyone blame Obama for the words of his pastor? I think you can be a member of a church and not agree with everything that is said. Show me the tape of Obama sitting in the crowd during the sermons in question clapping and agreeing with the pastor and then I'd question his sincerity about bringing this country together. Until then, he's got my vote.
Obama took so long to divorce himself from his Reverend because he used the Trinity Church in Chicago to get elected to State Senate. Without Rev. Wright Obama would not be where he is today.
It is sad that Obama did not express sympathy for what is clearly a man on the verge of senility. A man he called uncle who is clearly not well. What a shameful day for Obama.
Smart move. Personally, I think this is a charade and a well-orchestrated one. Very smart politics.
too convenient... too late... there are two very angry men involved here, our country needs someone who is more concerned about others... less focused on oneself – they are two peas in a pod.
The only reason why he is having this speach.....because every news organization last night told him he has too, right down to the point on speaking on each iss-and showning anger! PATHIC.....I truly hope the american people do not by into this....you can't sit in a church for 20yrs and expose your children to this hate and not know what this man is about.....POLITICAL PANADERING
Stacey Clarks,
I would figure Obama would share the Rev's beliefs... at least most of them, considering he happened to be his spiritual leader for 15 some odd years. I know my Pastor and I have basically the same views.. otherwise he wouldn't be my Pastor!
Oh puh-leeeeeaaase.
This was all staged. Wright went out of his way to bash Obama so that Obama could take a "tough stand" and finally disown him completely. They'll probably have dinner togther tonight.
Obama supporters are being played. Good luck with that whole "change" thing.
Let us just relax and don't mix the issues. The country's future is at stake. Obama with his great ideas and aspiration should not be underminded and be destroyed by Reverand Wright's comments. Oabama wants the country to runaway from divisiveness and integrate into one for the good of the nation. That is what America should stand for now.
Vote Obama08
Rev. Wright has nothing to do with Obama. CNN, MSM, FOX etc. – stop the BS.
I watched the press conference. Fantastic job by the man I hope will be our next president. In this country you are innocent until proven guilty. Sen Obama has not once spoke or in any way proposed legislation that could be considered in line with Rev Wrights's rants. On the contrary he has worked for years to improve the plight of all Americans regardless of race. Stick with the issues.
Too little and way too late. The Republicans will never let this go.
Yes, he threw you under the bus, get rid of him. Too much work to do, lets get on with it.
We are still with you all the way.
Obama is a complete hypocrite. He used Trinity to advance his political career, and now he has deal with the fallout. We Hillary supporters have been trying to tell the Obamite cult for months that if he gets the nomination we are in for 4 years of McCain. Are you starting to see the big picture? Rev. Wright makes swiftboating look like nothing. Obama WILL NOT WIN against McCain. People of Indiana and North Carolina please use your vote to get Hillary the nomination–she can and WILL beat John McCain. Black voters please wake up! Don't back this guy just becuase he is half black! Does he really represent you??
Obama you're a PATHOLOGICAL LIAR. Wright was correct, you would say ANYTHING to pander to anyone! You're OLD TIME POLITICIAN!
A DAY LATE AND A DOLLAR SHORT! That sums up your FAKE OUTRAGE!
What does this have to do with the issue at hand. Growing up i was taught of seperatoin of church and state yet for the past 8 plus year its been church=state no seperation. I dont care about Minstor or pastor or spirital leader I care about issues at hand. How does Wright help gas prices?? The War??
Obama gained early support and a lead in pledged delegates because many viewed him as new, fresh, a big change, honest, non-political, crossing racial lines, etc.
At this point, he isn't viewed quite the same. He has been tarnished, if you will. He now looks just like any other politician.
Obamanites want to blame Hillary for Rev. Wright, Bitter-gate, Rezko going on trial, his patriotism issue, his Muslim issue, and all of the other stuff that has come to the media's attention about Obama. I will say that not all of these things are true about Obama. But politics is rarely about honesty.
My point is that they shouldn't blame Hillary. She is only doing early what Republicans plan on doing all the way to November. Better it all comes to light now, so we can clearly see if it has any lasting impact on his chances of being president. If it appears to be too damaging, superdelegates should choose Hillary. If it appears that nothing sticks, then superdelegates should go with Obama. All remaining superdelegates should decide after the last June primary.
Very appropriate – at the very least, "responsible press" should be able to let it go.
Question is... what time, this afternoon, will we have to endure Clinton belittleing Obama – pointlessly – again... with her dribbling off comments on how he did not come out hard-core and forceful against Wright. Clinton won't be happy until Obama calls for Wright's head and then... she'll say he's over-reacting. Can the press overcome the bait Hillary will lay out on this? Will Super-Dees overcome racial undertones in their own personal lives and vote logically and thoughtfully... or will it be less painful to play along with race and fear on the Clinton side of radical thought and political deviance?
Obama is not a liar. After having a relationship with someone over twenty years. You can think you know everything about the person's character, what is in their heart and mind. Until they are put under very extreme pressure like Pastor Wright. The true thoughts (true mindset) and what's in the heart is revealed.
The whole response to this circus brings into question whether or not the country is actually ready for a President Obama. It had no business being brought up in the first place. But in the name of ratings, the media is trying to fan division, not promote reconciliation.
We throw out the good that someone has done with what we don't like. Despite attending Wright's church for 16 yeas, Sen. Obama's legislative record does not support any suggestion that it reflects the views the have folk worried. But he has been forced to do the "political" thing.
It certainly would have been better for Sen. Obama if Rev. Wright had swallowed his pride and his understandable desire to defend himself and stayed out of the spotlight for a while. But the senator is not the pastor. It is disturbing that we refuse to discern the difference.
i hope rev wright is not being used by the clinton machine.he has caused enough problems,let him go away in the name of God.whatever way they try to potray you,God in mercy is knows you and will help you through whatever block they put in your way.we all are praying for you, sen obama remain focus and truth will defeat lies
Why weren't you outraged 10 years ago, Barack?
I guess Rev. Wright’s rantings were OK so long as he insulted Jews, Whites, Politicians, Italians, and America in general. Now, he’s insulted Obma and finally, Rev. Wright’s words are disrespectful and dispicable. I guess the liberal rule is to distance yourself from a controversial person ONLY when that person personally attacks you
No worries all. Obama's going to win anyway. Most people know you can't vote for someone you dont trust and Clinton is viewed as "honest and trustworthy" by just 39 percent of Americans, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll.
Barack Obama is being used by Rev. Wright. While Obama took a little while to realize this fact, he has now. I still support him; he is the best hope for us among the three candidates.
Message to Sen. Obama: you are known by the company you keep.
You have my respect, Obama!
First Obama didn't hear him, then he did, then Wright was his beloved uncle, now he's throwing him under the bus, just like typical White grandma
Well, now I FINALLY figured out what Obama means by "change": it means changing his mind whenever he thinks it benefits him politically.
Obama should be outraged. This jerk is riding his coattails for his 15 minutes of fame. It's all about him and nothing to do w/Obama. Wright is loving all this attention and the media needs to STOP feeding his fire. He's a lunatic and should be committed.
Barack, all your supporters know you are not that kind of man. Hillary would have "folded" under this kind of attack. You are showing just how strong a president you will be. Sorry media, but the Obama supporters just don't cave under pressure. We will not let your biased opinions sway us.
I am not outraged Sen. Obama that you have to now denounce and reject the "man" as well as his personal views. I am outraged that you were put in a position not by Rev. Wright, but by the racist and bigoted American public and the media that feeds into their sick needs to keep any and everyone of color in their place. What this proves, you still can only achieve in these United States of America to the level and degree approved and sanctioned by White America. Shame on you America. Shame on us all
I believe his views are exactly the same as Rev. Wright, that's why he attended for 20 years and was completely comfortable with it. He simply got caught and is looking for a way to minimize the damage.
Great Job! Excellent comments!!!!!
Now, let's move on, and talk about the issues that are hurting our country!
Obama '08!!!!!!!!!
Good for you Obama!! It's a shame that American is sooo one sided here!! This is a bunch of BS!!! McCain and Hillary can have equally radical pastors as well and never have to answer for it! NEVER!!! My country has lost her mind over the fact that Obama is a black man running for President!! Everything that he does he has to do it 150% better then Hillary or McCain! Let's face it (and I can't believe that I'm actually saying this but......) my country is extremely racist!! I didn't find that out until Obama starting running for president! I have heard and seen some surprising actions among our people and the media as well. The media uses other words to define why he's not electable but it's all about racism!! It makes me extremely sad!!
You criticize him, and when he finally comes out very strongly against it, it isn't enough. Hillary has former pastors of hers that are just as literature in hate speech, but it isn't covered.
This shouldn't even be news. Obama is not Wright. Bill isn't supposed to share views with Hillary (Hello CFTA), and they're married!
He speaks for himself. Now let it go.
Democratic Unity '08
It is great that Obama stands as a man. Obama is always prepared to step up and admit and/or address concerns surrounding him. Hillary lies constantly about gun fire shooting over her head, her husband's affairs, and how hard she worked in the White House.
If Hillary wins the nomination I will vote for McCain.
Just like your sweet , misguided, grandma right Barry Obama?? This guy is going to rewrite the book on how to be a "slick, don't ever let it stick" politician. I am waiting for him to denounce his grandma & maybe even his wife in the coming months if it will help him get elected. What a fraud.
I agree we need to move forward..Rev.Wright isn't running for President Obama is..For those of you that are making Rev Wright an issue wasn't going to vote for Obama in the first place..I will say we still don't treat everybody in this country as a equal..I listened to the Tom Joyner Show this morning and i was stunned to hear an article that Pat Buchanon wrote and how he talked really down on Black people..Where's the new's story about that..Pat 's comment happened 4 wks ago i suggest ya google it..Race is still a factor in this country and comments like what Pat Buchanan said lets me know that White America isn't going to let Obama win that's why Rev Wright 's comment s keep coming up folks are looking for excuses
Obama is not Rev Wright. That fact should be even clearer now than it was when they were born at different times with different parents. Who would have thought a person could have such different ideas from their pastor??
God please bless America!
Please people, just look at his wife's comments, you don't have to be a FREAKIN ROCKET scientist to connect the dots!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Get beyond the culture wars and distractions. Win Indiana and NC and unite the party behind Obama.
I AM WITH YOU OBAMA! What Rev. Wright did was WRONG! He is looking for SELF INTEREST! Not all African American CHURCHES are like that...... I am PROUD TO BE AN OBAMA for President of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA SUPPORTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Whoop tee dooo
Obama surely knew a lot more about how Obama really acts/thinks than he ever will admit after a 20 year close personal friendship and mentorship. Clearly, Obama is finding out what it is like to be under the critical eye of the nation, and he suddenly is realizing how big an issue his past HAS to be, with his limited national exposure prior to this!
It is so unfortunate that Wright feels the need to stand in the way of Obama and the White House. As a Christian I feel like Wright is allowing his ego to overpower his love for Christ and for his people. What a sad situation. I pray that Obama overcomes this situation and continues to show how God's light shines on him for the prayers of the righteous are never forsaken. Wright will regret his choices.
Give me a break..now that his Poll numbers are slipping and Hillary is showing strength against McCain he slams Wright.
You are DONE Obama.
Hillary '08!!
Good job, Mr Obama. It only took a couple of months after your polls and recent lost primary contests to distance yourself further from Wright. That's the indecisve leadership we're looking for.
Obama 2016!
The Titanic is taking on water! The Carpathia (Hillary) is waiting there to save all the super delagates from going under in Novemeber. Jump!
Save yourselves and us(democrats) !! Give 'em hell Hillary!
Wright is no different than any other religious leader who knows nothing about the Bible and seeks only to make a fortune of the backs of innocent people. Need proof? How does he reconcile his "patriotism" with Matthew 24:52 Return your sword to its place, for all those who take the sword will perish by the sword. He not only does not teach the truth, he promotes falsehoods and thus misleads others. He is con, a snake, and nothing more than a follower of Satan.
I am once again proud of Sen. Barack Obama.
He has proven once again how a leader should handle an issue.
I will lead this country much better than any other candidate.
I will never vote for Hillary Clinton!
Good job Obama... I understand what exactly it means to know an arrogant and ego maniac preacher. Some of these ministers are loud mouth jerks that needs to be put in their place. Remember all preachers are not called of God they are called by themselves.
This is sad. I truly believe Obama and I think Wright has been extreamly selfish in this whole ordeal.
A black man sunk the first possible black president.
VERY SAD
FR: DEVOUT OBAMA FAN
Sen. Obama please let this be your last response to Rev. Wright. Stop adding to the discussion after today's strong response. Educated people can tell the difference b/w you and the reverand. You are not nearly the same person or share the same views. I would bet that more than 50% of Americans understand this concept. BUT ..... BUT let's not forget the weaker 50% of America. Probably the same 50% that voted for bush in 2004. There are many many bandwagoners here in the US who don't have the ability to think situations beyond the initial layer.
Don't count on us to be smart. Stop respsonding on Wright, ignore and brush it off.
OBAMA 08!!!
He did what Karl Rove told him to do. Why do you think Karl Rove is offering advice to Obama? Maybe he know that he is an easier target for the Republicans to go after in November.
My Father always said if someone hesitates to speak what they are saying than it is rehearsed or not the truth...when he was answering those questions it seemed that every other word was silence then a "UMM" or an "UHHH" Seems as if he wasnt speaking from the heart to me....
How politically convenient to now say.... after 20 years... that he is outraged!!!!! Give me a break!!!!!
Dear Peter,
You must be talking about Hillary, because Barack has not had a history of lying, but Hillary deserves a medal.
O8ama
if america elects mccain or hillary behind this, then we derserve exactly what we get....what idiots....
yeah all of a sudden he is pissed off , why ? he has been saying the same ole stuff at his church and obama has known it , now that the polls show that this stuff is really hurting him now he is outraged whatever , obama is a fraud and if anyone believes him are just pain well you know who you are
I don't understand how the media spin machine could dupe so many people. did anyone even listen to what Rev. Wright was saying
???!!!! I agree with everything he said and think he defended himself well, albeit at the wrong time. What do you expect. People are still bringing up the issue although it has been beaten into the ground, and if you poke and provoke for too long, people tend to go on the offensive. Unless Rev. Wright holds the key to fixing our current problems (failing economy, gas gouging, healthcare) then I don't want to hear about him. The news should report the news, and not gossip or spread scandal. If I wanted gossip, I'd call up my girlfriends and have a slumber party. America as a society really is dumb if we can't see past media spin and focus on the real issues. Hey guys, while you were slandering Rev. Wright, gas went up again. WAKE UP
Hillary has already proven she is desperate and is trailing in every
aspect of the race anyone who thinks she will come back a kidding
themselves its all in the numbers she is killing the whole democratic
party all because of her personal goal of being like Bill Clinton
I think she should drop out of the race.....
Vote Obama 2008!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Maybe Obama was sleeping in church all those years as Hillary suffered from "sleep deprivation" in explaing the sniper fire she was taking on....
Has anyone ever thought that maybe his attending Rev Wright's church has been a positive thing??!! Barack Obama has come out as wanting to CHANGE the country ~ maybe because of what Rev Wright has said. If Barack really felt what Rev Wright feels, then WHY WOULD HE BE RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT??? He could be sitting at home making big money as a big time Lawyer! He doesn't HAVE to run for President. He wanted to run so he change the views of people like Rev Wright.
Now the media is saying "it took too long". My goodness...I guess you are "blanked" if you do and "blanked" if you don't.
Obama is listening to Karl Rove. Obama is doing exactly what Karl Rove said he should do. Sad, really sad.
Remember, until it became an issue, Rev. Wright was on his staff. When it became an issue . . . Obama dropped him like a bad habbit.
This should be about the issues not who his pastor is. His stance over the past 20 years clearly shows he does not have the same opinions as the pastor. Let's remember is Obama running not Rev. Wright – just like it's Hillary running not bill.
I paid $3.75 per gallon for gas this am to drive 25 miles to work.I would vote for Obama over Clinton no matter what.So just let them get on with the campaign.....
Obama, GOOD JOB!!! Some people seem to forget that YOU ARE NOT REV. WRIGHT! Has Obama EVER said or done anything that suggest that his views are in line with Wright? No!!! This is a not an issue. It's simply an EXCUSE for those that needed any type of reason to explain why they don't want to vote for Obama, despite the fact that he is the BEST candidate!!!
Who said handle it smoothly like Hillary (cowboy jack)? Please, give me a BIG BREAK. He addresses every issue with honesty. Hillary lies and then is insincere when she has to fess up b/c she got caught– and let's talk about how pathetic the lie... SNIPER FIRE?! C'MON. What an insult - and I think that sort of reckless comment could hurt w/foreign relations.
Regardless, everyone is connected to people that we may not be exactly proud of– this is America and allows us to live in a country with different views no matter how radical they are or who is opposed to them. This is America!!!
GO OBAMA!
It's about time the media ripped up Obama just as much as it has ripped up Clinton and McCain. Fair is fair.
I am more convinced now that this man, this American, this human is the right person to lead this country. Rev. Wright just represents that part of society that unfortunately has not evolved with the rest of us and quite frankly he needs catch up and go study the teachings of the bible again, Jesus does not divide he unites. I am black and I also served in the military and have been around all sorts of people and I can tell you first hand, yes we have problems but people like Rev. Wright make it hard for some people to move and evolve with the rest of us. Obama is a true representation of what America is today, like it or not we are all immigrants and we all want the same things but the only way to do this is to have a leader who is able to bring everyone together to the table to work for what we want.
BTW….The only liar or the only candidate that “misspeaks” is Hillary Clinton….maybe she should go back to dodging bullets in Bosnia. As a U.S Army veteran I found this very offensive, especially when there are so many dying for this country; that is even worse than Bill lying about Monica.
Obama 08/12
I hope Reverend Wright returns for the rebound, holds another press conference, ushers in ACT II.
This is all political theater is all. And Broadway needs a boost.
"Liberation Theology?" Liberation Ideology. Or more aptly, Liberation Idolatry.
A little too late, Sen. Obama. You are trying to distance yourself from Wright NOW when you know it's hurting your run for the POTUS. Why is it that just NOW you are shocked by what Rev. Wright said yesterday? For 20 years you stayed in your church and listened to sermons just like what we heard and saw yesterday. You didn't leave then and you won't leave now.
What you fail to understand is that the damage is already done – not just to your presidential run though. Your brain was manipulated and molded with 20 years of this stuff. You may fool some people but you aren't fooling the rest of us. Drop out of the race and go back to Chicago, will you? PLEASE!!!
Please, Obama should be left alone, same with Hillary. These are great AMERICANS and good Presidential candidates. All these media hype on them is to no one's benefit. There are real issues to be addressed.
I am amazed that there all so many small minded people who actually look for a reason NOT to see beyond the obvious. Mr. Obama is not responsible for the words that flow from the mouth of a fully grown man. Whether or not we agree with Rev. Wright's rhetoric-he has a right to say what he pleases; He and he alone is accountable and responsible for his own actions. It is very SAD when small minded thinkers, who were probably NOT going to vote for Mr. Obama anyway, look for an excuse to not be a part of CHANGE.
Seek sound wisdom before judging–God bless Obama!!
What Rev Wirght has done and is doing to Obama is a tragedy. He has single handedly forced Obama who tried to take the high road to sever the ties that bind.
What a sad day for our country when an honest Christian man can not be moral and upstanding without being lauded as being soft or not outspoken enough. I would prefer anyday to have someone of Obama's character and integirty in office as compared to Hillary or McCain.
If Obama is not on the ticket in November them I will write him in. I believe the time for CHANGE is now. STAND for something or fall for anything.
Obama 08!
Good for you Obama, now we can move on with the issues.
Obama 08
How many of you bloggers are paid by a presidential campaign?
Good for you Barack! You had my vote in the beginning and it's even more secure now. Being President is all about making tough choices. He doesn't speak for you and everyone needs to know that.
Obama 08
Senator Obama, I was very impressed with the way you have dealt with this situation. I feel that you are being persecuted for something that you have absolutely no control over.
I think that those people who will try to use this against you should re-think the strategy.
If people are going to hold others accountable for someone elses mistakes, let's as Hillary and Bill about Peter Paul.
Its sadly ignorant, when we hold Obama squarely accountable for all the actions of his supporters/ endorsers. Time to cut a distinct line btwn the two- Wright and OBAMA... and Yes I will vote for Obama, or stay home if its Hilary!
I am so tired of this! It is so ridiculous, the Rev is not Obama!!! To agree with D'Anne Let it go!!
As someone who works with HIV patients on a daily basis, I am saddened and concerned by Wright's remarks.
Yes – Obama needs to get this loon out of his hair...but I can't believe that this is the first time in 20 years he's ever heard Wright make comments like this.
This confirms my support for Hillary even further.
It's nice to know that Obama's "excellent judgement" is only about 2 months behind the rest of America
I want to hear Obama explains why he chose to stay in that church for more than 20 years with a pastor that was expelling out of his mouth so much hate and inflammatory comments. I want Obama to explain in more details why he was a friend of a leader of a terrorist group. My God, these things are just coming out and the American people needs to know more about Obama's past. These are very troubling things that needs to be discussed and clarified. I bet that if these comments were made public before the Iowa caucus we would not have this close election because Hillary would be already the nominee. If Obama wins the nomination Republicans are going come after him with all these things and will smash him, he will loose to McCain.
Look........Obama is still a good person and the best nominee. People need to learn how to let thins go. Everyone knows that the pastor was not lying when he said what he said. I don’t want to be stuck with another Bush or another Clinton. Rev. Wright is completely entitled to his rights to speak freely….me personally I think he’s right, but some don’t, that still shouldn’t reflect Obama. We are still with you brother.
Obama '08
Great, now lets talk about real issues in this race other than this manufactured contriversy that McHillary dreamed up and force fed to the media.
Somewhere in a dark musty cave, Rove is sharpening his fangs.
Frankly Obama, he was your pastor for 20 YEARS and CAMPAIGNER until THREE WEEKS AGO! Don't tell us you haven't heard those anti- white, anti-America words he had spoken!
"You can fool people some of the time, but not all the time."
Thank you ,
Now I hope the nation is happy and lets move on to the ISSUES!
I voted today in the early voting in North Carolina for Senator Obama and am looking to the presidential election to vote for him again !
It is like these people and the news media is on CRACK one denounciation is too many and a thousand is not enough. my goodness enough of this already.
Talk about the trail that hillary is facing she and Bill now thats a legitmate topic and discussion, talk about mccain and how he went after a pastor bishop haggi what ever he was his views wasn't to far off.
This is the only thing the news media can use to spin and manipulate voters. The rest of you sit back and wait for stuff like this cause you had no intentions of voting for this man anyway. How You chose to overlook make excuses and accept the lies and bad behavior of your choice of candidated is beyond me.
When you know you are trying to put a liar in the whitehouse you know it and to act as though it is okay maybe they will change after you put them there is pure ludicracy.
Obama should have denounced his pastor a long time ago and probably won the PA primary. That would have ended Hillary's objectives from gaining access to the WH at all price.
The fires of controversy over this matter are being stirred by Republicans hungry to face Clinton, now that they have
a crafty, young, fresh oponent. With the falling value of the dollar,
the housing crisis, the quagmire known as Iraq, I guess the
Wright issue is more important than the atrophy in America.
Let's not forget the destruction of constitutional rights that
have been thwarted in the name of the evil boogieman terrorists
and to the benefit of a growing grab of power by America's judiciary.
Its time to move ahea.
It is clear that Obama is destined to be the next President so the attacks keep coming head on!! Barack Obama is the change that this country needs. Hilary Clinton needs to concede for heaven's sake! She is LOSING! what a delusional woman. Rev. Wright is power hungry and folks just need to LET IT GO!!!!!
Obama 2008! You've got my vote!
Jesus Christ, get off this issue! Soldiers are dying in Iraq, the VA is covering up 12,000 vet suicides every year, gas is going up to $10 a gallon in 5 years, there are more important issues to talk about!
When Obama said that the world was watching to see what America would do during the election, he was correct. The world is tired of watching the press focusing on Rev.Wright when he is clearly not running for President. We want to see more of Obama!!!
Thank you Barack for setting the record straight. You still have our loyal and committed support. Now let's put this behind us and stay focused on the issues at hand and the task at hand: getting you the nomination. YES WE CAN!