People keep giving the impression that Obama was sitting in a pew for 20 years, and every Sunday hearing the comments they heard on CNN.

Obama is a man of tremendous intelligence and sincerity. McCain makes it clear that he believes that Obama does not share Rev. Wright's incendiary political views. Do people really believe that Obama thinks like Rev. Wright? Do they really believe that what we heard on YouTube was the content of every sermon, every Sunday? Would Obama find Jesus and stay in those pews if it was just the incendiary stuff? I think its clear that there were other things happening and the the kinds of things we've heard about Wright were rare outbursts.

I have a good friend who, once you get to know him, you find is very anti-semitic. It's a very real flaw, but a blemish on an otherwise wonderful person.

People are not the sum of their most outrageous beliefs. We see only the bigotry and hate in Rev. Wright because that's the only thing that's newsworthy. That doesn't mean that it's the only thing that was there — or even the most important thing. It also doesn't mean that Obama was listening to twenty years worth of hate.

McCain believes "there is no place for that kind of dialogue in America"? His senility must be kicking in even harder. This country was built on the freedom of speech and free exchange of ideas, even crazy ones like this newest right-wing pastor, Hagee and Wright. This country is not about blind submission; it's about open discourse. What's with him?

Karen from Texas May 23rd, 2008 11:28 am ET

Hillary supporters, are we on the same team? Are you a democrat or a Hillacrat? Which one? Hillary and Obama are on the same team. To say that you will not vote for him due to your democratic person is not the winner, you are stating that you will not vote for a democrat? What is really going on?

.. Karen we want an elected president by the people,and not a king crowned by the media.

Sorry gramps…too little too late. Maybe you should have vetted these folks a little before you SOUGHT OUT their endorsements. McCains campaign is a mess - is that how he'd run the country if elected?

Reading through these comments really shows off how stupid and uninformed the American populace is. Maybe we need a dictator to keep the idiots in line.

Wow! 2 pastors, not just one! McCain actively sought their endorsement, and is now rejecting them only b/c their statements went public (even though he knew about them prior). To all those who say you won't vote for Obama just b/c of Wright, yet will vote for McCain, you're hypocrits (and possibly racists)!

And I don't even want to hear "McCain didn't sit in his church for 20 years"…give me a break! Who's to say what that man preached about in EVERY sermon for 20 years? You saw 30 seconds of 2 different sermons! Not to mention, it was only 1 phrase from each that's drawing heat, "America's chickens are coming home to roost (we deserved what we got on 9-1-1)" and "Hillary has a better chance of being elected than Barack b/c she's white." Several people have admitted that they won't vote for an African-American/Mixed Race candidate, so I would say at least the latter statement was correct. I certainly don't agree with most things Wright said, but I am wise enough to see that the situations are very similar.

Democrat '08

This is so sad. We are supposed to be the greatest county in the world and the most tolerant…. at least that's what our forefathers envisioned. For us to blame 'a' religion for individual fanatics who hurt innocents in the name of a religion is not right. Every religion, Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism and all others teach a way of life that leads to peace. Religion does not teach wisdom. It is the individuals who have to gain that by learning the good from a religion, whichever one he/she belongs to. And for those who lack it, whether it be someone who carries an action that hurts innocents, or be it those who blame a religion for people who carry those actions, will never have achieved the level of wisdom that each religion teaches us to achieve. Very sad.

ALL THE WAY TO DENVER: What are you talking about? The thing that has carried Obama thus far has been his ability to bring out first time voters and moderate Republicans (like myself). Calling Obama an extreme liberal makes zero sense in regard to the stance he has taken on any issue.

I find it incredibly ironic that this is a year where most fiscal conservatives (like myself), whom could monetarily afford four more years of Bush, are willing to open up our check books for what we know will amount to higher taxes (a Dem in the White House). Yet, we still have blue collar individuals whom need help, and need it badly, voting for "experience" and a conservative agenda.

Remember that when you get laid off some time in the Summer of 09.

Change in 2008!

Wow! 2 pastors, not just one! McCain actively sought their endorsement, and is now rejecting them only b/c their statements went public (even though he knew about them prior). To all those who say you won't vote for Obama just b/c of Wright, yet will vote for McCain, you're hypocrits (and possibly racists)!

And I don't even want to hear "McCain didn't sit in his church for 20 years"…give me a break! Who's to say what that man preached about in EVERY sermon for 20 years? You saw 30 seconds of 2 different sermons! Not to mention, it was only 1 phrase from each that's drawing heat, "America's chickens are coming home to roost (we deserved what we got on 9-1-1)" and "Hillary has a better chance of being elected than Barack b/c she's white." Several people have admitted that they won't vote for an African-American/Mixed Race candidate, so I would say at least the latter statement was correct. I certainly don't agree with most things Wright said, but I am wise enough to see that the situations are very similar.

Democrat '08

People keep giving the impression that Obama was sitting in a pew for 20 years, and every Sunday hearing the comments they heard on CNN over and over again.

Obama is a man of tremendous intelligence and sincerity. McCain makes it clear that he believes that Obama does not share Rev. Wright's incendiary political views. Do people really believe that Obama thinks like Rev. Wright? Do they really believe that what we heard on YouTube was the content of every sermon, every Sunday? Would Obama find Jesus and stay in those pews if it was just the incendiary stuff? I think its clear that there were other things happening and the the kinds of things we've heard about Wright were rare outbursts.

I have a good friend who, once you get to know him, you find is very anti-semitic. It's a very real flaw, but a blemish on an otherwise wonderful person.

People are not the sum of their most outrageous beliefs. We see only the bigotry and hate in Rev. Wright because that's the only thing that's newsworthy. That doesn't mean that it's the only thing that was there — or even the most important thing. It also doesn't mean that Obama was listening to twenty years worth of hate.

Kuilor2k
You posts are probably some of the most ridiculous yet on CNN. Are you just a dumb person or species of some unknown plant life somewhere?

No offence to all the intelligent plant life we know about.

I/m sorry but the people who say that wright and hagee and parsely are different situations are dillusional. people keep screaming " well obama known him for 20 yrs", and " Hagee and Parsly was not McCain's spiritual advisor", and this and that yadda, yadda, yadda. Oh shut up. MCcain complimented these people, courted their endorsement for political reasons. the media played CLIPS of what Wright had quoted from other PEOPLE, If people were smart and dug deeper into what Wright was saying then they wouldn't post ignorant comments McCain just isn't getting the media frenzy like Obama did just because half of America is ignorant to alot of things. McCain will blow over b/c he's not Obama, nor half white and black, or sincere, nor a threat to some ignorant folks.

Obama stand Strong

To ALL THE WAY TO DENVER: Picking a president based on type of genitals sends a wrong message to your nieces.

Perhaps if you had mentioned ONE positive thing about this Dracula of American Politics, I would have forgiven your sexist approach to politics.

p.s.: Hillary Clinton is going NO WHERE. If she doesn't quit after June 3, I doubt if she could even hold to her Senate seat.

McBush is only doing this so he can use the Wright pastor mess against Obama and scream that he is rebuking Pastors that say things that are "extremests" beliefs….I don't agree with what Rev. Wright said or how Obama handled it but I will still support Obama because the GOP is full of extremests & hypocrites…..

This just shows that there are a lot of crazy pastor's out there who say things that most people don't agree with. That doesn't mean that they are all around bad people or that everyone who sits in the pews believes them. Should we make John and Barack denounce and reject everyone who goes to one of these churches?!?!

Get over it, people have different beliefs and they are not all pretty, but they are entitled to have those beleifs. This is why we need separation of church an d state.

I thought McSame was going to run a clean campaign
first thing he does is get a dirty Jab in about Senator Obama
Senator Obama took the the high road and said MCsame is not responsible for what comes out of anothers mouth ..pastor Hagee
I have went to the same church for 30 years but I dont live by my pastors ideals I listen to and live by my OWN..Any intelligent person could figure that out.We as human beings live by whats in our own hearts and soul not what someone dictates to us!
thats why the republicans are going down
Americans are sick of the rovian playbook politics!!!
Obama is intelligent and trustworthy
He is quite capable of making sound judgements
thats whats important!!!!
Obama 08

Rev. Wright is one of the greatest orators in history. White folks have tried to demonize him, but it hasn't worked. Preach on brotha!

Hypocracy

Flip flopper

Political expediency

McBush is not a straight talker

He has lost his bearings

He has joined hands with people who slurred him by accusing him of having an illegitimate black love child (a child he adopted from Bangladesh)

He is not worthy

What did JM say about Hamas favoring BO?
"You can read a candidate by who supports him!?"
If that is 'straight talk'? then John cannot remove the tar of these preachers. Doesn't he still have a 3rd one to denouce?

I am getting kinda of tired having to walk around on egg shells when it comes to HRC supporters. Geeez, lighten up!

would Rev M Huckabee remarks at the NRA in Louisville Ky be the reason way Mccain didn't have Huckabee on his list of VP want to be this week end!!!!
well it's what i think!!!
well while Mccain is kicking his REVs. out he may as well get REV Huckabeee too!!!

These two clowns are the smallest skeletons in McCane's closet.

Some of you people on this blog don't even know what the hell you are talking about. You must be plants for McCain's - 527's or republicans.
Your facts are not correct on Obama. - Rev.Wright is gone, Hamas is a joke - that McCain just keeps saying that, and No, Hillary stole all her issues from Obama and Edwards which she is running on. If you had listen to her since the start you would know this!

Andy J, NY May 23rd, 2008 10:13 am ET

Not even close to Obama and Wright… not even close.

I say that because i know you liberal nut-bags are going to go off and cry racism. Open your eyes, and maybe use your brains and some reasoning skills.

NOT EVEN CLOSE to the Obama and Rev. Wright situation.

======================================================

Project much?

Go back to kindergarten and re-take the day where we learned not to call other people names. And maybe re-do the rest of school too. You apparently weren't paying much attention.

Well, Well, Well.
This is finally getting some over due press time. Everyone knew about McSame's controversial pastors who endorsed him and the ones he sought out to endorse him. What Rev Wright said was (ridiculous and foolish) but nothing compared to what these lunatics have said. Lets see how long the media will talk about this….

There is no comparison to this endorsement from a preacher whose church McCain does not attend than to the one with Rev. Wright whose church Obama continues to attend.

A comotose McCain would still be a better choice for America than a
young energetic American hater named Obama.

We will not surrender to the Islamic Jihadist.

will someone fix this website so it displays the comments correctly!

I hope the DNC doesnt force HRC on us. Her crazed self is scary.
God Bless AMERICA.

Congratulation to my vietnam war hero! Thank you very much for our freedom that your fought for us. Every time I saw your name on the news , I always thinking about my older brother who never a chance to live in a full life. My older brother was a commander of a small Airforce Fighter Jet Squadron of American CIA secret war Army in Laos. I remembered very well that he was shot down twice like you but he was never captured by the enemies. His last mission was ordered by former General Vang Pao and CIA agent in august 1972 to destroy the enemy tanks in Plain of the Jars (the most bombed place on Earth).In this mission , he ordered 3 fighter jets to go along with him. When they got to the destination , he was the first to shoot the missile and dropped the bombs. After dropping the bomb , his jet was hit by enemy surface to air missile and exploded on the the sky.
He died instanly and his body was recovered in three days by fighting into the enemy territory. Our family secret most constant fear for his life for the last 4 years came to end and became the darkest day of our life. He left behind a Vietnam war widow mother , a wife with 4 little kids , a younger brother who was sent to study in Hawaii by him , 3 younger brothers and 4 younger sisters. Our future , our dream , our income , our father figure and role model , my belove son , my dearest hunsband , our daddy disappeared all together in one time. Because his sacrifice for the country and the family , we will never let his dream
die with him so we live on. Finally , we came to USA in 1975 and became citizen of this country .Thank you very much for your service for this nation in this Memorail day. I am a democrat and vote for Hillary But I will vote for you If she lose the nominee. I never trust racist Obama.

I think all of this is just a distraction from the issues that we are facing. McCain is burning bridges that he will not be able to rebuild. He lost my vote months ago. Obama NEVER had my vote and NEVER will. Then there is Clinton. I will more than likely vote for her, although I think we are in serious trouble regardless of who gets in office.

My experiences tell me that these preachers sermons are ultimately designed to scare people into getting "saved". Sometimes it works, sometimes it puts people off.

Armageddon has always been a subject of interest to many Christians/Muslims. The interpretations are varied and many among the faithful. It's alright to warn the lost but ultimately, the Love Of Christ Jesus brings people to repentance and salvation.

So what has politics have to do with this? Nothing, unless you're an American running for the office of president. It's time to get on with the show and elect a new president on the issues that are facing the entire world and our country.

Peace be unto you, and Enjoy your Memorial Day weekend.

Some of you are saying that Hagee and Parsley are not in league with Rev. Wright? It is no different… I guess it depends on who you think it is ok to hate. McCain sought the endorsement of these two hateful beings because he thought it would make him apealing to the religious right. Unfortunately, someone had to tell him what they stand for and that he should separate himself from them to save voters from other demographics. Bonehead move for a guy who wants to be president of the USA. It's all a game.

THERE ARE GREAT REASONS FOR THE SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE.

Good idea McCain why not take endorsement from someone who's the ideals and views you don't known! This Guys is desperate, good thing he is going to lose anyway!

OBAMA 08

McCain didn't even bother to show up to vote on the Webb/Hagel GI bill, and he supports the troops?

As a former Devil Dog I say this with all humility,

GO TO HELL McCAIN

by the way both Hillary and Barrack voted FOR the GI bill.

I thought McSame was going to run a clean campaign
first thing he does is get a dirty Jab in about Senator Obama
Senator Obama took the the high road and said MCsame is not responsible for what comes out of anothers mouth ..pastor Hagee
I have went to the same church for 30 years but I dont live by my pastors ideals I listen to and live by my OWN..Any intelligent person could figure that out
thats why the republicans are going down
Americans are sick of the rovian playbook politics!!!
Obama is intelligent and trustworthy
He is quite capable of making sound judgements
thats whats important!!!!
Obama 08

He went after these endorsement. He went after these endorsements! And now that this came out he's rejecting them??? That's a bunch BS.

McCain may be in good health, but the country is on life support. We need someone who will give the country a good bill of health. That person is Barack Obama.

Obama 08

what's the difference between 1 year or 10 years or 20 years, If Obama has been blamed by the racist american and the media so much, why not John McCain, his pastor is also a racist and doesno't share the american values, McCain is a typical politician, foreign policy, he even doesn't know the difference between Iran and Iraq and Afganistan, and I think he's too old to be President, He's older than my dad. even at his 70s people can be so power hungry and warmongering. Shame on you McCain for invading Iraq and supporting failed Bush policy.

Kudos to Senator McCain He is NOT going to bow to the radical right conservatives. This give me great hope that as President he will be truthful and fair. If my candidate Hillary Clinton is not in the race I will vote for Senator McCain as he can be trusted, and he has the experience to lead us in these troubled times. We do not need a youngster with absolutely no national or international experience.

Wow, its funny how cnn reports only negative McCain stories. Ralph, you dont have to seek an endorsement when you sat in front of that racist biggot for twenty years(so-called Rev, Wright).

"ALL THE WAY TO DENVER May 23rd, 2008 10:59 am ET

For all you race baiters who claim that Hillary supporters are racists.

1. Fact one: If I were racist, I wouldn't have registered as a Democrat.
2. Fact two: I voted against the white half of Obama.

Thanks,

Hillary 08 or McCain if necessary!"

What could you possibly see in McCain? He's a wishy washy flip flopper, and he has no idea how to fix this broken economy so he would rather continue down GWB's crooked path.

and could you clarify as to why WE are the race baiters? I think you're a very confused individual.

Well, let's see. First Obama says he cannot disown the Rev. Wright anymore than he can disown his white grandmother; then when he sees which way the political winds are blowing he decides to disown him.

Obama is a slick politician who is going to disappoint a lot of people down the road. Forget what he says, look at what he does:

1. Puts the American flag lapel pin on after he's criticized,

2. Puts on a blue shirt with no tie when he speaks to blue collar workers,

3. Tells Jews in Florida that he won't negotiate with terrorists but can't wait to sit down with Ahmadinejab.

4. Ignores the fact that over 400 people have been gunned down in Chicago this year which is his own backyard. Never speaks out about this and would never think of testing his negotiating skills on Chicago's gang leaders. And most of these 400 people are black—so what exactly is it that he's doing for them or anybody.

This is a guy with a slick vocabulary who does nothing. He voted "present" over 100 times; not exactly a man of conviction.

The only answer to this fraud is to get Hillary to run as an Independent.

Hillary08′ Nobama.

Actually, in my view, this story misses the mark entirely.

McCain's situation involves "a" pastor. This is readily distinguishable from Obama's very real problem: Obama's situation involves HIS pastor of 20 years. And Obama's lack of credibility in the way that he chose to handle this further exacerbates his problem. Period.

Hillary '08
McCain '08

This was a very clever move on McCain's part. First of all, the media wasn't blasting him on this issue as they did Obama and by doing this he effectively took the attention away from the problems within his campaign crew as well as re-inviting the preacher thing to the light. Now we'll have more talk on Rev. Wright and an opening for the republican machine to attack Obama on that subject. Devilish, underhanded, but clever none the less.

Look folks, this is getting out of hand. Yes Rev. Wright was Obama's preacher for 20 years. Does that mean he has to think the same way Wright thinks? If that's the case, every person that follows him must think the same way. Are you prepared to say that? I don't call what's happening with racist. I just call it ignorance. Pure ignorance which is the worst thing we can have right now in this country.

well, my posts never make it but here's hoping…

The fact is this story has been around for a while. I was talking about this four months ago and you tools are just now hearing about it and quickly dismissing it as irrelevant.

This is huge. Some of you keep crying and making excuses that this doesn't compare to the rev. wright situation. I laugh at the thought of your existence if you don't see the similarities. Are you telling me that hate speech against whites ranks higher on your insult list than, say, hate speech against homosexuals, catholics? If you answered yes to that question then you don't even deserve to engage in this dialogue because you are already too blinded by bias.

I find it hilarious given all this preacher talk the amount of people in West Virginia and Kentuck (and to some extent all across the country) who insist they wouldn't vote for Obama because he is a Muslim. That is ignorance in its saddest form. McCain isn't as bad as he is coming off nowadays, but he's got bad people telling him that he needs to be something other than he actually is and has been. That flip flopping will be his downfall.

You know this is rediculious. McCain may not have been a member of Pastor Hagee or Parsley's church for 20 years, but he did seek out their support. The stand that Pastor Hagee and Parsley espouse is not anything new or revelational as "new" or "recently". McCain has the resources to have veted these individuals and made a decision that their stance would be controversal. This shows that he seeks people only for political reasons and when called upon by reports to answer the question or "How can you be the president for everyone"? and seek the support of pastors who have said these things about Jews, Catholics, people from New Orleans, etc. then you turn tail and run. If I were an evangelical Republican, he would have just showed that he is luke warm. You sought these men out, they did not seek him out. Sometimes you get what you ask for. What does this say about his decision making principles or being nieve.
And…. CNN IS WRONG IF THIS DOES NOT GIVE THIS THE AIR TIME THAT WAS ALLOTED FOR WRIGHT.
Please!!! do not show the under surface racism by showing that this should be swept under the rug.

OBAMA 08.

Hillary supporters posting on cnn are absolute trolls. They truly are.
They spew nothing but hate - hate hate hate hate hate - about anything and everything obama does or says.

They hate the man for no good reason, only to hate. So I say to these trolls, please vote for mccain. You deserve nothing less than for history to judge you for the hateful imbeciles that you are. Your choice for anything NOT obama only further confirms my position that obama is absolutely the right choice.

And I have no doubt this hate stems from race. I would never, never chose to support someone, anyone, that would attract such a crowd of spiteful, incessant hate mongers and closet racists.

Such a pathetic crowd of subhuman, detestable people you show yourselves to be. Someday we will have a woman president, but Hillary absolutely does NOT deserve it judging by the crowd who is vying for her.

mccains pastor problems don't even compare to obama's. obama chose to stay at that hate church for over 2 decades, and donated over $20.000.00 . obama has a problem with jews, and catholics. the ideology of his church is scary. jewish people have every right to doubt his loyalty to israel, considering he has made palestine sympathetic comments in the past.

Several times I have challenged everyone on this website to point out one racist statement either Obama or Rev Wright has said. JUST ONE!!!!

I have yet to get a response.

That's the new thing in America. Some ignorant whites are constantly complaining about racism everytime someone black says something they don't agree with. The irony is, they're only taking offense because the person who's saying it is black.

Talk about hypocrisy. I guess black people still aren't allowed to have an opinon that differs from the status quo.

There is zero comparison between McCain's situation and the Reverend Wright - apples and oranges —and Wright is the bad apple.

All I know is this better be on the news for a long time because he sought after these guys endorsements. He sold his soul to be the nominee knowing theses guys are very controversal

Any chance for an Obama baby in the White House? That would be wonderful after so many years.

Obama 08

I Cannot believe the NY governor, who is blind, black and an Obama
supporter has the nerve to say Hillary Clinton is desperate.

He should have been thrown out when he sais he was a drug
user and had committed adultry.

What a joke.

This is another case of poor judgement, where Sen. McCain thought like he did with Iraq war that it would be a "Slam Dunk", seeking the endorsement of those Pastors for about 365 days and finally got it. Now that the truth caught up with him, he is saying that he never stayed in their church for 20 years. Good try! How about the 113 lobbyists? Talk about "change agent", that wants to fool the voters! The other day you and you friend Sen. Leiberman were busy trying to fool the Jewish community and Israel with your pandering and smearing stuff with Hamas, now they see it clearly what you both are worth. Mear Opportunist!

Hillary will be the VP, I'm sure of it now, so everybody just relax.
McCain is done.

Pastor Rod Parsley,is not John McCain but just another crazy.

McCain did not sit in any of these pastors churches for 20+ years!

McCain's problem is that at the same time that he rejects them he is criticizing Barack for going to Wright's church.

The mistake in doing that is he is now criticizing the constituents of Hagee and Parsley. They have sat in that church for many years listening to this talk, they married them and baptized their children. Why do some of you not see the nonscence in this.

He is turning the actions of preachers into a political game to use against Obama when he is surrounded by supporters who are equal to Wright and Obama. That is the problem and the contridiction to his rejection. Do you really think that he should be saying to all of Hagee and Parsley's constituents that there is something wrong with them because they went to church but please vote for me. The answer should have been hateful statements like these have no place in church and I hope that anyone preaching hate in church should reconcider their message.

I am amazed how ignorant and uneducated people are nowadays. Islam is a religion practiced by all sort of people and does not teach killing people. Its the people that kill in the name of islam that need to be condemned not the religion. Why are these GOP idiots emphasizing Obama's middle name. Another scare tactic to retain the white house. WAKE UP AMERICA>

Amazing really, how the media is so under the firm grip of the Republican party. If only half the country would open their eyes and say no more to this robotic manipulation.

RHINO:

I really don't understand those idiots who want more of Bush through McCain, higher gas & food prices, a prolonged war etc.

For all of you still talking Obama and McCain's pastors, some of your rhetoric is just as disgusting as their pastors.

"All the Way to Denver" - Oh please

I'm breathlessly waiting for Rush Limbaugh to endorse McCain - I understand Uncle Ditto and Cindy McCain share their love of prescription drugs! Just waiting for that Viagra endorsement cause you know that old guys need love, too.

Have no fear, fear-mongers! John McCain will still lose this election even with the quivering-rapture-eyed support of the Hagee holy-rollers. Now why don't you go and do something useful, like removing those enormous motes from thine eyes…..OR JOIN THE ARMY! I hear its real safe in Iraq now ya'll.

Hello David O:

We are all Americans. I love Republicans as much as I love Democrats.
Our country would look much larger and brighter when you can divide her into more than just two groups as much as combine all into one group called Americans.

Give it a try! You will probably feel a lot better if you become Independent.
My best wishes!

McCain wants to be the president of tommorrow , how sure are we that you will not die in office?? Your health does not not look good so far, is questionable. Just remember Americans dont want to waste their vote to get your VP as President. You Attack on Obama on wanting unconditionally meet with our enemies, Imagine you went to you doctor , what does he do first before he treats you ? He first conducts a diagnosis of what may be the problems and that is what Obama is willing to do with our enemies. So McCain if you willing to treat your Flu taking Tums you welcomed to do so . We need change for tommorrow.

For people who think this is McCain's Pastor Wright think again. McCain did not attend this church for 20 years to hear the things he has said. Also, this man was not his spiritual adviser nor did he marry McCain or have a major influence on his life. Ahh, Obama supporters spin this any which way you like..

I am a Hillary supporter voting for her in Nov. whether or no she is on the ballott!

What is it with politicians and pastors; they seem to be trying so hard for the Christian right vote that they will just about take any pastor's endorsement. Then these guys are not what they seem and they have to run from them. It is a shame they don't run from the lobbyst with the same zeal but money talks louder than faith I suppose. At least this guy was white so that should equal out the race thing.
Amen brother.

There is no comparision between Reverend Wright and the Republican Pastorate of hatemongers, racists, and demogogues, who have dominated the party and its political agenda over the last eight years or more.

To Andy J New York,
Get your head out of your butt and try to use the brain that God gave you. Right wing nut case.

Derek, you are so naive to understand the difference. Give it up.

He is running from who he is. Let's see he chases lobbisyt skirts, 100 more years in Iraq and tax cut for the wealthy. McBush has the worst qualities of the past two presidents we cand do without.

McCain has pastor problems too… Is any of this surprising??? Religions are built on division, hate and violence. The world would be much better off without organized religions.

Good golly, just how blinded are the Obamabots? There is a real difference between attending a church for 20 years with a pastor who preaches hate and being "endorsed" by one. Duh.

You know what? Obama is Peter Pan in a stage musical production. No, really! He goes out and oh-so-enthusiastically gets the audience going by telling them if only they'd just clap their hands and *believe* - then everything will be all right! And it scares me how many people are buying into it! America is not a poisoned fairy and it won't recover from all its woes just because we all start swaying to the beat and chanting that we believe in change. We need a leader who can do so much more than deliver prepared speeches well, and Obama has done exactly nothing to show he's the one who can be the right man for the job, and a heckuva lot to prove he isn't.

Obama 08 - The Sheeple's Choice!

David, O. That post summarizes the narrow mindedness that has allowed the far left of the Democratic party to screw things up in the last two presidential elections. 2000, 2004 and ere we go again in 2008.

Moderates need to take back the Democratic party and wrest it from the rich elitist ultra liberals in New York and California who hold the puppet strings of this party before they single handedly snatch defeat from the jaws of victory again.

I'm an Obama supporter, and I must say I was a bit disconcerted about Barack's handling of the Wright controversy. I'm glad he got it all right in the end, but there are lingering concerns.

McCain's situation with these two fundamentalist freaks is a bit different that Obama's. McCain never went to church on a regular basis at either of these joker's churches. He showed them some friendship, which is concerning, but generally he's not had a whole lot to do with them. I don't think he has near the problem Barack has with his situation.

I believe that McCain rejecting the endorsement of these two boneheads is an indication that the Republicans are turning away from their evangelical base very gradually. The American people are tired of radicalism from the left and the right and are looking for a more centered government that will stop spouting rhetoric and get to work. The Republicans realize this, and realize that if they stay aligned with their evangelicals, they'll lose a large percentage of the more moderate sectors of the population. McCain's rejection of these two endorsements is the first sign of that process beginning.

Still, the Republicans will, if the stars align, lose this election. They've had eight years, and have generally ignored the will of the people. They may be squirming now, but it's too late. It's time for a change.

I like what Darth had to say

"80% of the country things we are on the wrong track but 45% of people would still vote for McSame.

Maybe some people are born to harm themeselves.
"

Thats sad. we complain but some fools are willing to voce for Mcsame

People wake up!!!! The media has you guys literally getting upset over this nonsense. First of all, how a person worhsips and who they talk to for spiritual advise has nothing to do with politics. So what Barack was a member of Rev. Wrights church, just becasue he was a member doesn't mean that he attended church on a regular.. and so what McCain got the endorsement from the 2 pastors Haggee and Parsley… who cares!!!!None of the candidates can control what people say and we need to stop holding them accountabe for what these pastors are saying. Whether it be Obama or McCain, there are so many other issues that need to be discussed and I can't believe that we are spending time on these blogs talking about things that are of no substance. In the end the media has won!!!! Turn your focus to the candidate that you support and let that be that. If you are a true republican then this situation with McCain will no matter and likewise if your a DEMO. GET OVER IT AND LET"S MOVE ON TO NOV.

I'm so glad that God is the judge and not some of you otherwise all of us would have been dead long time ago!!!! Besides I guess everyone on this blog is perfect and without flaw?????

UMMMM… I HONESTLY DON'T THINK THIS REALLY MATTERS. IT'S NOT LIKE McBUSH WAS GOING TO WIN ANYWAYS!!!

ALTHOUGH I DO BELIEVE THAT THIS SHOULD GET AS MUCH EQUAL COVERAGE AS THE OBAMA AND WRIGHT SITUATION B/C McBUSH FOUGHT AGGRESIVELY FOR THEIR ENDORSMENTS. THE FACT THAT HE SAYS THAT HE DOESN'T AGREE WITH THEM AND NOW IS DENOUNCING THEM, SIMPLY MEANS THAT HE DIDN'T DO HIS RESEARCH ON THEM B4 HE SEEKED THEIR ENDORSMENTS. PLAIN AND SIMPLE

Drop them like they're hot!!!!!!

As a condition of tax exemption under 501(c)3 rules; religious and other public benefit companies are not allowed to "agitate for political change."

Ergo, preachers like Hagee, and nonprofit organizations like Family Research Council are not supposed to publicly endorse any political candidate.

This is important. Corporations, legally defined as persons, should not participate in the political sphere and be tax exempt. If they wish to participate in the political arena, they should pay taxes like other corporations and people.

Secondly, our traditional separation of church and state demands such restraint on religious figures and institutions. Our constitution suggests politicians should make no law respective of any religion - and with good cause. The history of religious governments is not a particularly "progressive" one. Take for example the Spanish Inquisition. One has only to look at recent history in the Muslim world to see how religion and government should not mix.

Why does no one in media talk about this???

These Pastors are NOT PREACHING HATE MESSAGES: What they are preaching is called TRUTH!!!!!! You would have hated Jesus Christ if you read what he was against. (HE SAID Repent or Perish) is that hate speak. The bottom line: Repent of your sins or burst hell wide open

Clinton is not going to win the nomination and that is fact. If you at that point choose to either not vote for Obama or you choose to vote for McCain and McCain wins please don't complain about how bad things are. YOU using your unlogical logic MADE the CHOICE.

We need to remember the concept of separating church from state. Politicians ought not involve themselves with matters of the pulpit; pastors, preachers, priests, imans, rabbis ought not presume to involve themselves in politics, especially insofar as they attempt to influence their flocks. Their remarks — all of their remarks — ought to be disragarded.

I am a Hillary voter (voted in ny states primary for her) i think people that want to vote for McCain if hillary does not get a spot on the ticket is just plain dumb hillary never said anything about voteing for mccain

ALL THE WAY TO DENVER

You need to get a life. Let me guess, you’re a woman who feel that it is Hillary turn to be president. How many mistakes did she make running her campaign? She doesn’t deserve the nomination.

I won't be voting for him, but I will give him props for doing the right thing……..but man, those aren't the only crazy ministers on the right. He could spend from now until the election denouncing crazy ministers that support the GOP.

Mccain is a liar and him and his two pastors are racist and he wanted to talk about Wright Mccain you are an Old Dirty Politican and do not deserve the right to Sit in the Oval Office

RON LARSON:

Have you ever READ the Quran? Jesus is mentioned MORE than Muhammad is. And everytime a Muslim says Jesus's name, they say "may peace be upon him." You are ignorant.

This is one of the best decision by John McCain. Now I can vote for John if sen. Clinton get the nomination or Obama picks sen. Clinton as running mate. Obama and John McCain both are good leaders.

I am so sick and tired of political leaders selling out because of people votes! Be real!!!! if you do not agree with homosexuals marriage then stand by it. I am against GAy marriages and all the other immoral mess that is taking place in America and I can care less how you feel or how it rubs you the wrong way SIN is SIN! my goodness, WE need a leader that has a back bone!!!!!!!!

McCain, Hillary and Obama are all politicians and will divest themselves of any entity that prevent them from becoming President of the United States. I don't condemn them for that. It is the smart way to run the race.

The difference lies in the inequity of the media. Excerpts from Wright's speech was played incessantly. Where are the excerpts from these individuals sermons? Why haven't they been played incessantly? Hillary's Bosnia misrepresentation was played often. If she showed emotion, that was repeated and repeated and decried by the media. In the interest of fair play these pastors' sermons should be viewed at least as often as the negative aspects of Hillary and Obama's campaign were allowed to be aired along with McCain's repudiation of them as well.

David O,

I couldn't have said it better myself.

So, McCain got the help of these pastors and lobbiests to get the nomination of his party and now it's time to get rid of all of them because of fear of liabilities…

What an opportunist…Similar to what he did with his previous wife!

I also think this a slap in the face of Christian leaders who instead of preaching to the whole nation and evn beyond national boundaries, have lost their bearings and credibility and are endorsing very corrupt politicians. The make Christianity look like an ideology and a subset of the GOP. Please so called Christian leaders, you seem to be behaving like the pharisees in Jesus' day. What did Jesus do when He came in the midst of a corrupt Roman empire? Go back and read your Bible change your ways and appeal to the entire nation. I particularly like those who have come up with the "evangelical manifesto". Please do not betray the Christian cause be politicizing Christianity. It is bigger than any party or nation. As a Christian my soul aches for what Christianity has become in America!

HEY CB!

NIne out of every 10 of my comments here are "awaiting moderation"!

CNN won't post this one either, but thought I'd take a shot. Either you see things from their point of view or are subjected to heavy editing.

Glad to see Freedom of Speech and fair and balanced, unbiased reporting still rules. Yeah, right!

Kuilor2k May 23rd, 2008 10:06 am ET

Interestingly enough, the Obummer supporters showed uss all that they put Candidate above Party. And we (the Clinton and/or McCain supporters can show them that we put Country above Party or Candidate.
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LMAO! Nice try.

McClown may not have sit in there church for 20 years, but he definitely sought out their endorcement. I doubt seriously that Wright spewn hatre for 20 years. Most of you rallying around the "GOD Da…. America" rhertoric probably never heard the entire content, but want to crucify the candidate because of the message his ex-pastor delivered. Yet, you don't see or at least want to deny the same for the ministers that McFlipped sought out who are nothing more than current day scribes, Pharisees and Hadaces. I encourage all of you to go back and listen to the Wright's sermons in it's entirety before condeming the man and the sermon. Then cast the 1st stone!!!

wow…hate the muslims, hate the jews…well who do you like besides christians?

McCain can reject these endorsements but it is very disturbing here also that such extremism supports his presidency…we should have no discussion about candidates pasors and focus on the real issues..McCain will have plenty of trouble justifying his "war presidency" and his unconscionable refusal to support the GI Bill

WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND.
CNN WHY DON'T YOU BLOW THIS UP LIKE YOU DID REV. WRIGHT

Took him long enough.

Hagee and Limbaugh are having a cookout this weekend.

Mc"Bush", Obama. No room for either of these men to talk.

Both of them have a lot in common with their racist, hate filled pastors.

Of course they have denounced them and refused their endorsements……..NOW that they have become a liability in their campaigns. If it were not for the fact they were seeking the presidency they would both still be worshipping, listenging to their sermons on racism and hatred, praising them, seekign counsel from them, etc.

Just another day in the world of politics.

It's interesting that McCain wants to reject the endorsement of the hate monger posing as a pastor named John Hagee but he sought out the endorsement for a year all the while knowing about his hate filled rants. McCain selectively "rejected" statements made by Hateful Hagee but never denounced the endorsement. McCain is not genuine and I suspect that his views line up more with Hateful Hagee than Obama's line up with Rev. Wright.

To ALL THE WAY TO DENVER:

We don't want you here. 75% voted for Obama in Colorado over Clinton.

As a Democrat, I plead with whoever would vote for McCain if their candidate does not make it to not vote Republican. There will be at least one Supreme Court appointment which could very well nullify Roe vs Wade if McCain gets to make the appoinments.

We need a new direction, a Democratic direction. Not more of the McSame.

Actually, in a strange way, this might be a good thing.

Now, we're starting to have a serious dialog about religion. We start by hashing out all of our differences, and then we start to search for common ground.

Christians believe that Jesus died for their sins, while the Jews and Muslims don't.

There are obviously many other differences between the various denominations - Lutheran, Presbyterian, Baptist, etc.

But we all believe in two things:
1. God created us
2. God loves us, and he wants us to love each other.

Please, let's not forget this.

McCain denounced Hagee simply because of the Jews votes. Good to hear that McCain is in good health. However, I hope knows who Shiites are in Iraq without Senator Joseph L telling him.

Health wise no one should worry about Barack. This guy is a BOXER. This means he plays basketball. He bowls. He is remarkably energitic.

This is all politics. McCain courted these preachers because he wanted the votes of their congregations not because he agrees with everything they say. Same goes for Obama. Obama wanted to anchor himself in the community and be a part of it. What better way than to join a church in the community. He doens't have to agree with everything is pastor says and like McCain, I don't believe he does. People say this is different because Obama sat there for 20 years- You don't know what Wright said for 20 years, there's three twenty second clips to judge a man's life. Wright has some crazy ideas, but there are a lot of people like Wright and Hagee out there who have served their communities and have many redeeming qualities. It means their less than perfect like everyone else. But their not running for president.

Go Obama! (I cant get anything posted unless I praise him…)

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There's no longer room for anti-gay initiatives, either. This is supposed to be a free country (whether you like homosexuals or not, we are supposed to be treated equally under law).

As a gay man living in Iowa, I have to say I have a greater respect for Mr. McCain for being on Ellen Thursday. That was a risky move for a conservative.

I'm a Hillary supporter but I could vote for McCain. At least I know what he stands for.

Kudos!

McCain did NOT reject this guy right away. In fact, he embraced this pastor's poisonous support when it suited him.

He waited until after he had the nomination in hand to do this.

White female voter wrote:

"Exit polls in recent primaries indicate that there seems to be a correlation between religion and racism."

That's how you read them.

In general, Christian universalism seems to have the opposite effect. Witness (no pun intended) the Christian singer who recently lost his adoptive Chinese daughter, or Christian missionaries in third-world countries.

I think it's dumb that McCain caved into the wants of the media here. I don't think he should have rejected these endorsements. Unlike Obama, who used Rev. Wright as his "spiritual mentor" and taught him so much, McCain never attended Parsley's church or Hagee's church. Rejecting Hagee's endorsement might win a few Catholic votes, and rejecting Parsley's might win a few votes as well, but think about this. They didn't endorse McCain because he believes everything that they do. They endorsed him because he is the most pro-life candidate, and because they are conservatives. I mean, I'm sure a lot of the governors and senators who have endorsed candidates have said their share of dumb remarks. If you think about it, maybe McCain and Obama should each reject every endorsement ever given to them, since EVERYONE says something dumb at one point or another, whether it is a pastor, a celebrity, or a politician. To outwardly reject the endorsements of these 2 mega church pastors probably just cost McCain a huge portion of the evangelical vote, which he was already struggling to get. What was he thinking??

All of this goes to show that religion has NO PLACE in politics. The fact that all of the candidates feel the need to prove which one of them gives the most lip service to believing in their invisible friends and that the American people, in general, think this is a good thing show what a downward spiral our country is truly in.

Oh yes, back in 2000 McCain said he would be too old to run in 2008.
But right wing hypocrisy is always unoticed by the "liberal" media.

THE REPUBLICAN PARTY IS THE TRUE AXIS OF EVIL.

IT COMPRISES OF:

1) THE RICH AND SELFISH

2) THE RELIGIOUS FANATICS

3) RACISTS AND BIGOTS

4) IGNORANT AND UNINFORMED

5) WAR MONGERS

6) ELITIST

7) SLANDERERS, FEAR MONGERS, AND RACIAL TERRORISTS

Sure, I keep hearing this is different from Rev. Wright. But nobody said anything when the GOP was using these guys to organize the party in the last two elections. This is indeed the exact same thing as the Rev. Wright debacle. These are preachers using the pulpit to sow hatred. No difference.

How could either Obama or McCain not know this is what these guys were saying. They both just didn't do anything about it while these preachers were useful to them.

And no I am not for Hillary. I just call 'em as I see 'em.

Some posters keep mentioning Obama's situation being worse than McCains which is not true. First, Obama did not seek out an endorsement from Rev. Wright. McCain did. Obama's relationship was non political. McCain's reason was politically calculated. That "my friends" is dangerous especially since Hagee believes that Iran must be attacked to start Armageddon.

On a side note, some of you keep saying that Rev. Wright is a racist which is not true. Furthermore, you act as if he said those statements everyday for 30+ years. That is ridiculous. I bet most of you who keep making that ridiculous claim didn't even listen to the entirety of the sermons that are considered controversial.

Revision to my original posting:

I inadvertently wrote: "Obama supporters would do well to keep this in mind when posting inane comments directed toward authentic HRC supporters. Many of HRC's true supporters are creating the division.

But I meant to write " Many of HRC's true supporters ARE NOT creating this divison.

My aplogies!

Peace

CNN why you keep moderating my comments and never post them. Is it because they make too much since and not in line with your views. I thought this was a COUNTY OF FREE SPEECH. PUT THIS ON NOW!

How prepared is he to seek these pastors endorsement and not know their back ground. He knew months ago of these two pastor statements. Now that it's more on the news he has to reject their endorsement. How out of touch is he!

On another note.

Even with FL and MI Sen. Clinton will not receive all of the Delegates, which mean she still can not over take Obama. Sen. Clinton should have care about the little state when it matter. Now she wants to pretend she care. Give us a break and stop being so phooooony.

I don’t want to support a president who do not have a plan B in the event that plan A don’t work. But if Sen. Clinton manage to get the nominee I will vote for her, because I am a true democrat. My loyalty lies with the DEMOCRAT PARTY NOT WITH AN INDIVIDUAL. I have routed for the democrat nominee who ever they were for years whether I like them or not, which leads me to believe you who say because Sen. Clinton don’t get the nominee are not true democrats as simple as that and just plan crazy.

Obama to reach 2026 minus 1965 needs 61 more votes for the nominee.

Clinton to reach 2026 minus 1779 needs 247 more votes for the nominee.

Who do you think will get there first?

We have DEMOCRATS who say they won’t vote for OBAMA, but we have just as many REPUBLICANS who say they will. Just something to think about for you CLINTON SUPPORTS who won’t support OBAMA.

It sounds like an EVEN TRADE TO ME, except the cross over REPUBLICANS is getting the better part of the deal. Just my 2 cents or 1.

Now is the time to SHANK HANDS, KISS and make up to get ahead of the game.

Just my view as an under educated voter against the well educated voter.

Obama 08!

It took me quite a while to figure out how Dr. Hagee's comments could in any way be controversial. The interpretation given about hunters and the hunted have been around Christian circles for several decades. I first encountered it personally back in the mid 70's. The fact that the Jews were "hunted" by the Nazi's is just as true as the statement that the holocaust DID indeed happen. The fact that the news media could possibly misconsture this is a sad commentary on how the media trying to sway the election. What will the media say next, that there is 'proof that the holocaust is a hoax'? I wouldn't be surprised. As far as Pastor Parsley's comment that Islam hates Christians…most people already know that he was referring to radical Islam. Why is the media so slow in catching on to this? The fact that John McCain distanced himself from these Godly men is a shame… oh well, the media has already elected Obama anyway.

Lets see.

Rejecting the endorsement of a crazy Reverend whom you have had little contact.

Or the spiritual guidance for 20 years by a racist who hates America and whom you only rejected out of political convenience.

Sounds equal to me.

McNUTZ is out of his mind, who are you going to repudiate next?

Vote for one who is not a fake chritsian. Obama

McCain refuses to repudiate Hagee when he insults all Catholic Americans with his moronic views, but he dumps him wihtin seconds when he insults Jewish aAericans with more moronic opinions. So much for the "Straight Talk Express", we know who John panders most to now!

The religious intolerance of Old Squinty Eyes (McCain) is now being seen for what it is. Conservative = intolerant. I know—I was one. Glad that is behind me.

80% of the country things we are on the wrong track but 45% of people would still vote for McSame.

Maybe some people are born to harm themeselves.

Cheers.

Why should I support Hillary Clinton when she is trying to force herself on the Obama ticket?
Why should I support Hillary Clinton when she is destroying the Democratic Party?
Why should I support Hillary Clinton when she lied when she signed the no campaign pledge for both Michigan and Florida and now trying to backpeddle because the anointed one dis not run her campaign efficiently?
Why should I stand out on a street corner yelling Hillary's name when she made $109M, let her pay some unemployed voters to yell her name?
Lastly, I don't want her on the Obama ticket and I don't like liars!

I am a preacher and preach the Gospel according to preseident Obama. If two people present hope and fear….go for hope.

shame on you MCbush…..Hypocrite..remove time to remove the log in your own eyes.

obama 08

McCain was NOT a member of any of these Pastor/Preacher's churches. He did NOT sit through 22 years of Sunday sermons with any of these guys.

Obama on the other hand IS a member of a church which was lead by a Pastor that preached/preaches hate. He DID sit through 22 years of these sermons and even had the hate preacher baptize his kids and perform his marriage ceremony.

All of you people who say "oh poor pastor wrights comments were taken out of context", "oh he said all those we deserved 9/11 comments 8 years ago", blah blah blah, he is OBVIOUSLY an AMERICA HATER and a HATER of WHITE PEOPLE but that is ok I suppose.

Obama supports are obviously made up of FOLLOWERS, enjoy that Cool-Aid people.

I find it highly amusing to read that people will not vote for Obama due to lack of experience.
When I look at the current administration and all of the experience within, it appears that experience might not be all its knocked up to be. When I hear alleged democrats say they will vote for McCain if Obama gets the nomination it reminds me of the bathroom scene in the movie Trading Places when one brother says to another that they would never let a n****r run the family business. There are many out there who will never admit it is his race that will prevent them for voting for him. In today’s world it is a rare thing when someone actually qualified will go into public service. Mr. Obama could have made a fortune many times over by going into private industry, but instead chose to serve the public(and not the other way around mind you).
Sadly I believe that in the end he will have thrown his pearls before swine.

Why did'nt the biased media pay attention to Mc cains pastors problems like theydid for Obama shame on them. Obama had a personal reletionship with his pastor though he never heard him make those statements, these things do happen you can no someone all your life and don't know that they hold certain believes.

Mc cain however knew about this pastors problems before he endorsed him, Mc cain only wanted to get the pastors evangelical votes so he never denounced him even when he made those statements that makes Mc cain a real hypocrite and a politician who will do anything to get elected. Shame on him.

Obama 08

And now we see McCain in desperation imitating what Obama did. Only Obama didn't wait to reject endorsesments by those who use hate rhetoric like Louis Farakhan.

WHY HAS CNN NOT DUG INTO THIS NUT'S SERMONS AND PICKED OUT SOME CHOICE WORDS AND THEN PUT THEM ON TV TO RUN 24/7 FOR A MONTH?

As a Roman Catholic I am insulted. Jesus did not preach hate, His command to us……….. "LOVE ONE ANOTHER."

TO THOSE WHO WILL VOTE FOR MCBUSH:

Fine vote for whom you wish, BUT do not complain when our national debt bankrupts our nation! $10 TRILLION AND COUNTING, owed mostly to CHINA!

And you THINK Bush has made our country safer! HOW IS IT SAFE TO OWE CHINA TRILLIONS? When they call in the debt and we are on our knees………. you can pat yourselves on the back for voting for another Republican!

The only thing worse than a racial biggot is a religeos loud mouth idiot who claims all other faiths are the path to the devil. Why does the media give any time at all to these phony rich preaching hustlers
who live very well from the donations of their equaly stupid flock!

Let's see now. Obama stays in the Wright church for 20 years. Has his kids baptized by Wright. Is married by Wright. Wright gives L. Farrakhan a lifetime achievement award. The Wright church sells Farrakhan speech recordings in their lobby. And Obama calls Wright his councilor, his mentor, his friend, his uncle.

How does this equate to Pastor Hagee?

Hillary supporters, are we on the same team? Are you a democrat or a Hillacrat? Which one? Hillary and Obama are on the same team. To say that you will not vote for him due to your democratic person is not the winner, you are stating that you will not vote for a democrat? What is really going on?

I don't find some of pastor Hagee's preaching offensive. The bible is very difficult to comprehend. Just read the book of Revelations. Is very creepy and in many ways reflects our lives.

Jesus was a Jew and it's written Jews to be persecuted just like Jesus was. The Holocaust was part of that prediction unfortunately.

God Bless America and all the Jews.

McCain Bushwacked Repbulicans are the most repulsive, racist, self righteous hipocrits this world has ever seen. I think you all need to get some self help! How you all can blog on here that McCains situation is not the same as Obama's is beyond comprehension and the media Republican bias is very obvious as well given the repeated beatings they gave Obama and this they wave off as no big deal. Why don't you just save the time and say I won't vote for a Black Man because I am a BACKWARDS REDNECK RACIST - at least that would be the truth instead of all the garbage that you are spewing on these blogs. Remember the world is watching to see what kind of Leader the US wants to be!!!!! THANK GOD you do not represent the majority of the country.

So…. apparently Hagee's remarks about the Catholic church were acceptable, and his remarks about New Orleans deserving Katrina were okay too. Once it got to Hitler and the Jews, McCain had enough.

Or was it that the bad press was catching up.

Either way, it sure took McCain a long time to decide to back away from someone he pursued.

I think it would have been more accurate to say that fundamentalist Islam is spiritual evil. But I do have major concerns that even in the so called mainstream Islamic community alot of hate is being promoted. Mosques even in our country tout how Islam will rule the world and Israel needs to be destroyed. It is something we need to keep close watch on.

the truth is that McBush did not reject him when he talked about New orleans, about catholics, about Muslims. Now that he knows with this recent speech, it's going to cause a problem with juif community, he renouncing those pastors. We know where McBush stands.

This posting isn't directed toward this particular article, but rather to remind the public that there are a lot of Republicans out there acting like HRC supporters, many of which are those who threaten to vote for McCain if Obama gets the election.

Nothing against HRC but the Republicans are VERY nervous about the prospect of Obama becoming the nominee because they suspect Obama will indeed win easily. .

You'll see a lot of postings saying that Obama cannot possibly win the presidency. Again, there are many REpublicans who want to play the fear card in hopes of manipulating your decision when voting for the Democratic nominee.

Obama supporters would do well to keep this in mind when posting inane comments directed toward authentic HRC supporters. Many of HRC's true supporters are creating the division.

Knowledge IS power.

Peace.

how hypocritical is that………i'm glad these things are now surfacing……too many racist ppl in the gov't and act like the were civil right activist leaders………..he voted against Dr. Martin Luther King birthday ….and now haggee is showing me why…………it's funny how he kept on trying to tie Obama to the question………..we don't believe mccain………..i believe you share his view…………you haven't been honest, you are a flip flopper……..you are against the GI bill what makes me think you gona help me pay my student loan and help me get a compettive job in this economy……….all of your lobbyist are quiting because of foreign lien with dictators………..too many baggage with this guy ……….mccain………….never…………..Obama yes i want him as my PRESIDENT

This is kindergarden journalism. These people were not his pastor for 20 years. This is childish reporting. You are pointing a finger at Mcain to get Obama off the hook. Please report on some real news.