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This was definately a calculated move by Obama.

Of course now, he is going to quit his church of 20 years. He has all but clinched the democratic primaries. He now has nothing to lose.

If he would have distanced himself from the church earlier, he would have faced major backlash from his african-american supporters, which would have spread throughout the national african -american community (who would have branded him as a traitor). That backlash would have given Hillary the edge, and she's be sitting where Obama is now.

Now, it won't matter. With Obama heading towards the primaries, he is the lesser of two evils, and will most likely become our next president. Still, he's a better choice than McCain, but I do think Hillary would be better.

I think it was a good decision based on the media scrutiny of this church. It should have never come to this because it's not a big deal what someone's pastor says but the media ran with it. Now we can move on.

This is nothing more than a political move....it does not mean that he doesn't still believe what the Church teaches or promotes. Racism, white hating and anti-/american sentiment. He was there for 20+ years...throwing Trintiy under the bus means nothing. Transparent to say the least.

How can Obama erace the garbage that this church has put in his and his childrens heads over the years. He is just to raceist to be the president of the U.S.A. As a white person I do not trust him or the people that surround him.

Oblah-blah is a joke! Can't the Dems come up with a better Candidate?

Say, like Hillary?

TOO LITTLE TOO LATE. I will never support you Obama especially after this past week with another pastor at that church mocking Hillary. Obama's supporters are hateful and are not good for democracy.

If not Hillary 2008, then Hillary 2012.

Church was getting annoying, good thing. I actually thought about it 2 days ago, he prob made the right decision. You never know like right before nov 4th, church would say something ... and ruin everything.

no one gets on unless they are talking hate about hillary or speaking glowing reports of obama. free speech and the truth is dead in america.

if Obama had any REAL CONVICTIONS, he would have RESIGNED TWENTY YEARS AGO.................where is his backbone? He has NONE.

It is amazing to me CNN that you have covered the fact that Mr. Obama and family has resigned from his church and what that might mean for his political campaign and I have heard strategic moves and so forth.
But I have heard that a man and wife and children are now CHURCHLESS. This Christian is now without a place to pray, worship, and fellowship. Does that part fit into your headlines? Ask some experts what it means for a person to leave or resign from their church. This move is more than just deciding not to go to IHOP anymore because you don't like the eggs. This resignation is major in a families life. Please CNN cover this is important.
I pray for this family without a church, a community, a seat at the foot of Jesus Christ.

Why did CNN wait untill Saturday night to expose Obama's past in Chicago his dirty tricks to get elected to the Senate? I guess Michelle Obama is proud of America now , well now, I'm not! How corrupt can the Democrats get? I was a proud Union Democrat for 35 years and have seen both go down hill in recent years.

Excellent move. Too many distractions. The man will soon have a party to unite and a country to run. The people of Trinity will also be free to worship without Republican reporters sniffing around for the latest sound-byte and trying to ambush Obama. Gas, economy, war, housing, health care, etc are what we should be focused on.

I am so glad Obama resigned.

What a joke, who cares!
Report that Bush/Cheney lied about intelligence to get us into a disasterous oil war

PHONY PHONY PHONY

Obama listened to these three, racist, hate-mongers for 23 years and didn't care at all (as long as they delivered Chicago voters) until they appeared on national media.

Obama's cynacism and immorality is apparent to anyone that actually cares to open their eyes.

Finally,

If you can't keep your pasters (all) to be quiet or atleast talk them in to be quiet for a while then how can you expect to resolve the situation with hamas leader, iran leader, etc... by just sitting down with them?

So far sitting down hasn't worked for you! Well, it didn't work for you with your church so you decided to quit from the church.

In other words, you decided to isolate yourself !
Isn't that the message McCain suggesting with the leaders of iran and other terrorist organization, simpely ISOLATE THEM and put sanction to send them a strong message.

Sorry/ unexperienced!
McCain 08.

A little too late. Should of done it years ago.

Can't believe he never heard the controversial sermons by Wright.

Still not going to vote for him.

Isn't it a shame though that no other canidate in the history of presidential elections has been asked to come between his church and his political ambitions. People couldn't find dirt on him so they dug into his church. Nevermind the fact that Clinton, McCain, and even the Neo-Con Bush don't even attend church regularly. This has served only to tear us apart further as Black and White Americans. I feel ultimately, thats what the likes of Sean Hannity and the RNC (rebuplican news channel) were aiming for and "some" white Americans took the bait – hook, line, and sinker. Maybe they didn't even need bait. Maybe just a good excuse. If you want to argue his experience then that is fine – that is a valid debate but all this other venom that people spit doesn't amount to a pile of Mississippi Mud.

Where is the freedom of speech as embedded in the constitution of the United States? I want to believe that our ignorance of the understanding of the separation of church and state have influenced our persistent effort that Obama renounce his pastor(s).

Clergies by virtue of their obligation as prescribed by the scriptures may rebuke injustice and admonish evil. For those who are religious, pastor’s comments as relates to human misery, government actions as relates to its policies vis-à-vis its citizenry are subject to scrutiny.

Therefore, Obama is forced by ignorant public opinions to take this drastic action of resigning from the church. Where is America heading? Any man of faith should be on guard, and beware of the wiles of the devil.

We know you. Comments detrimental to Obama will be found not in accordance with CNN' policy. I don't give my name because I. like million others, don't trust you.

Nope not buyin it.Too little to late.Only reason your leaving is because its political.

Nuff said

It took a white priest to knock you out of your black church, right Obama?

Never mind that this priest was saying the same schlock that your black reverend was saying.

I suppose we'll all just look the other way, in the name of a squeeky clean general election: just like Wexler, who is as much of an idiot as yourself.

I respect Obama for making this decision. I know it couldn't have been easy. I just wonder if the IRS will investigate all these sermons?? I think all this political retoric from the pulpit should make their tax-exempt status questionable. Everyone know the IRS loves this type of thing.

Well, I guess it had to be done. I feel sorry for the Obamas because their faith and this church have been so important to them. The media coverage has been horrible. Senator Obama did what he had to do ... I hope he finds another church very soon. He just continues to do what's right and fair.

Good. Let's move on from this nonsense now. OBAMA '08!

Suprise Suprise...AGAIN, oBAMA wasn't in church attendance when such controversial comments were made. Kinda weird for 20 years the ONLY times his pastors said anything negative were when he and his family weren't present. Bulls***! Oprah was in church when wright said controversial comments years before Obama....Keep lying! Just what we need to lead our country

Rabid Clinton Supporters and Republican Trolls are sure to crawl out from under their rocks to weigh in on this!!
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Move on MSM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I didn't know Obama own the church or his pastors. It's always Obama's church, Obama's pastor and so on. I get sick and tired to hear it. How could he be responsible for whatever happens at the church. Those churches have pastors ask them to take responsibility for what ever they do wrong.

Amen!

This is so sad, but probably for the best. Sean Hannity is one sick puppy. What is he going to do now? Obama should not be held responsible for what other adults say. Now Fox news is trying to get the black community to turn on Sen. Obama. I am here to tell them that it won't work. No weapon formed against him (Obama) shall prosper. Senator Obama keep your head up. My family and I are praying for you.

Too little, too late. We see you for who you are and we don't buy that you were unaware of the insulting, racist rantings of these two men. You can resign, denounce, distance. . .whatever, but this will all be used against you if you are the nominee and you will absolutely lose the general election.

HEY OBAMA,

ARE YOU GOING BACK TO BE A MUSLIM ?

OBAMA,

UNTIL WHEN DO YOU THINK THAT YOU ARE GOING TO COVER UP YOU CRACK ADDICTION AND YOUR WEAKNESS FOR HOMOSEXUAL SEX !

WHY YOU ARE NOT SUING LARRY SINCLAIR FOR SLANDER, DEFAMATION , AND LIBEL ?

SIMPLE:

LARRY SINCLAIR IS TELLING THE TRUTH , THE WHOLE TRUTH , AND NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH !

OBAMA, YOU ARE GOING DOWN DUDE !

LARRY SINCLAIR IS GOING NATIONAL WITH HIS ALLEGATIONS SOON !

LARRY SINCLAIR BLOG

Though I am by no means an Obama supporter, the man is in a no-win situation. Stay and have all of this or leave and be viewed as abandoning the church for political reasons.
Let's look at real concerns (ie, listening to Wright for 20 years, Rezko, Ayers, etc.), not a visiting pastor's pandering to the congregation.

Ehhh, this was about say, 20 years too late. Nobody cares.

Now will people leave him alone? no, they are going to try to find something else to nitpick about.

Political posturing at its best. I will be voting McCain because the Democrats are too stupid to run this country. The DNC is a joke. CNN is also a biased joke.

I couldn't believe republicans were going to this church each service to try to have something to use against Obama. How low can you go.

Barack,
My wife and I are sorry you had to disown your church. Our hearts go out to you, Michelle and your children. This must be very painful.
The 'good news' tho is there are some nice churches in D.C.
Welcome home, Mr. President...

It's too late to resign from this church. Why he didn't leave this church 20 years ago? If no video shown about Wright and Pfleger's on internet, I don't think he resigns.. He is a fraud candidate and every time he gets a problem , he tries to have the speech. I really don't trust him anymore. I don't know whatelse he is hiding now.

Wright and Pfleger are only trying to be like Jackson and Sharpton. All a bunch of trouble makers. I'm sure if Obama get in the White House they will all spend plenty of nights there.

I cant believe this! Barack has NO control over what other people say! It's hard to believe that a nation of such intetlligence appears so stupid. I will be so happy once Barack clinches the nomination so wew can MOVE ON!

Shame shame Obama has to denounce his church because of words said by others. I and probably others agree with Rev Pffleger it was a joke , made any where else would have been considered funny. She is a whiner. I cannot believe she is acting this way, even saying the media is mistreating her, all of you are bending over backwards to please her. The remarks she made about Ted Kenedy was much worse. But she just misspoke, again. and you let it go. She said it! !anybody from Obama`s church that says anything it is his fault. I just wish the democrats would end this mess. bugsy

Good. Now maybe Senator Obama will stop being blamed for words that come from OTHER peoples mouths.

Obama 08.

obama is leaving the church, now that the public is aware of how racist and hateful it is. he chose to stay there for over 2 decades, because obviously he shares the racist, hateful views. when is he going to throw billayers the domestic terrorist, rezko, the criminal, and rashid khalidi, the anti semite, under the bus. he is "friendly with all of them?

The right thing to do, may god bless obama and his family

It is about time !!!

BO, finally you made a good judgment. You did not make a good judgment for the 20 years. Shame on you! Your supports are racists!
As Asian and independent, I'm very disappointed with you. your campaign is the one who is so divisive and playing the race card.
I'll cast my vote Hillary. I was thikning voting for you in the NOv. but you are liar and have excuses for everyhting. Thank GOD! I see your true colors!
If you win the Nominiation, I'll vote for MCCAIN!

SHAME ON YOU!! i AM not PROUD OF YOU AND YOUR CAMPAIGN!

There is no words to express what I am feeling about this church. As a 39yrs old Black woman I can say that I am so disappointed with some of the recent conduct of individuals within this church.

The bible says "upon this rock I shall build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail" Trinity and some of its presentatives (not all) are in the hands of the Lord now.

I have worked with different people for well over 20yrs and I understand jealousy, envy, back biting and so forth. What I know for sure is "revenge is mines, sayth the LORD"

I believe this is personal against Barack and not God inspired. I believe these sermons were not spirit lead. I believe God shall set all this in order according to his devine Will. I will pray that any malice intentions brings forth repentance.

Sen. Barack Obama I pray your strength and protection.

The time is for saints to uplift the Obama family and campaign staff.

Helen
Charlotte, NC

BO, finally you made a good judgment. You did not make a good judgment for the 20 years. Shame on you! Your supports are racists!
As Asian and independent, I'm very disappointed with you. your campaign is the one who is so divisive and playing the race card.

I'll cast my vote Hillary. I was thikning voting for you in the NOv. but you are liar and have excuses for everyhting. Thank GOD! I see your true colors!

If you win the Nominiation, I'll vote for MCCAIN!

Only took 20 years, right barry? You should be ashamed. Your rascist church and your affiliation to it will never be forgotten.

Good move

The Obama family shouldn't have had to leave the church, but i understand why they did. In the eyes of america (unfortunately some of us are like impressionable 4 year olds and buy into any and everything) the words spoken by father p were the words and belief of obama, when in fact it's actually the truth about what hillary did. yes it was distasteful, but it's a truth. i understand the need to distance but i think it's wrong that everytime someone says something he's held accountable for it.

you can clearly see it's a racial thing because mccain didn't receive flack over hagee and parsley for the ill things they've spoken over the pulpit for decades. nobody questions hillary about her affiliations, but barack gets kicked in the shins each and everytime someone says something.

So he resigns to save his campaign. Want to bet he still purchases the DVD's of the sermons? Spotted leopards can't change their spots.

One more thing id like to add.... Im sure we will see alot of hate blogs here. I just hope that people will be mature and see it for what it really is and the democratic party start to uniteas one and lets beat McCain in the fall! We all know we got to move ahead.....not backwards.

If Obama cannot change his godly church members at Trintiy from their hate and bigotry, how could he change America. Is he not heralding himself a man of change for the last many months? He is running away from the problem...shows lack of experience and skills.

A shame that we can not kept the seperation between church and state

The wisest choice for all concerned.

Could these pastors be martars for Obama, Talk nasty, uproot opion, and then take the heat to make Obama look like the inlightened soul who would forgo this upbrining? I have no pre-reservations of any of the canidates but this has gone to far. With all the in-fighting with dems. Good Luck.

This latest Obama scandal reiterates the point that Obama has not been fully vetted and is too risky for the Democrats to foolishly nominate. Why does Obama hang around such racist, anti-American types of people? A person is judged by the company he keeps........

Obama is unqualified and unelectable.

Take it to the floor Hillary where you can and must prevail! The delegates are not really "pledged" to anyone, they can vote for whomever they think is the most electable candidate for the general election. That person is and shall remain Hillary Rodham Clinton!

he did the "wright" thing. this church seems like they are more into getting their points across, that helping his campaing. they have shown very poor judgement in a time like this. All the best to you Senator.

Obama lost my support long ago.

Obama is a FLIP FLOPPER! Not to long ago he said his pastor was like is uncle. Then he disowned him. Not to long ago he said he loved his church. Now he hates it.

Make up your mind buddy! Obama can't just become a new man over night – he is who he is.

It's too late, baby, now it's too late...

We really don't want to hear....

Go ahead and run, run with Michelle, run for the general election...

Nobody is stopping you...

After the recent comments by Priest Pfleger I was thinking that Obama should do exactly what he did. Politics does not belong at the pulpit. Obama is right to seek a congregation and pastoral staff that match his views of unity and inclusiveness, and not devisive politics.

Obama '08/12

Oh BHO, can't you even get this right? It is not because you are running for President that you should leave that church – it is because no one should preach hate or racial bias in ANY church! You attended that church WITH your family for 20 years – let that sink in for a minute – 20 years! Your views along with your family's are right there in that place of worship. You sir are NOT the person to run our great nation. Your sense of right and wrong is seriously flawed. Any speech or comment you give is officially tainted. Oh please appease us great one. Uniter? Please give me a break.

I like Obama would have expected Christian ministers and Catholic priests to practice what Christ preached!

Mike

Too little , too late. I myself would like to believe in Barack Obama, but why did he not leave this ministry earlier? Now it seems only like political expediency.
Once Barack wins the nomination, what do you think will be blasted ad infinitum by the GOP? Hilary is correct- ads with black men snorting coke, ads with his pastors urging wiping out the white race or so it will seem, ads with white women asking Barack for a date etc.. All this has been done before and will be dome again.
I really think it will lead tp a GOP victory for McCain- so sad.

Its unfortunate that Obama is left without a church. I will pray for you and your family Obama. Hopefully one day you will get to worship in peace.

Rev Wright is an idiot and cared only about himself. I know you don't share his views and I pray god protects you and your family.

Obama is so disgusting. He is flakier that the typical politician.

Obama resigned because Trinity has served it's purpose and it is time to move on to use other people that can serve him and advance his cause.
Someday the truth will be revealed!

May he find peace in a new church home. This will not set well with that 90% of the black vote. It's presidential politics. It's all that and then some.

LONG OVERDUE! There are other churches in Chicago and Washington for Obama to attend. If he had stayed, everything anybody chooses to say that is unacceptable will be connected to Obama by his ditractors. The effort to link Obama to other people's tirade is so unfair that reasonable people all across America will reject it. Obama cannot be held responsible for what others choose to say–it is a free country! Show me instead what Obama himself said, now and and in the past, that is unacceptable. We must condemn those who try to divide us; but their statements stand or fail on their own.

little too late,Obama...The latest polls indicate that Obama is loosing ground against Hillary in states he had clearly one...

It's too late, baby, now it's too late...

We really don't care....

Can you spell SET-UP certain staff members of Trinity church, or Father Pfleger must be under-cover CLINTON supporters. This MAKES ABSOLUTLY NO SENSE. Why would his long time church family continue to allow him to be humiliated knowing this type of nonsense could ultimately hurt him? Remember Rev Wright was asked to speak at the white house during President Clinton problems with Monica. I'm sorry that Sen. Obama had to leave his church, church family ties are hard and painful to cut.

However I believe you can listen to divisive, backward, rhetoric and still form an educated opinion based on the truth as you see it. Example “YOUNG BLACK MALES” are told everyday their not smart as WHITE MALES, they will either end up in jail or dead, the only thing their good for is being an athlete, rapper, OR drug dealers. There is never any stereotype surrounding an educated BLACK MALE all the statements above are divisive, but with these types of stereotypes stacked up against them there are those BLACK MALES that still prevail. So yes Obama did attend the church for approximately 20 years but his awareness, integrity, intuitiveness would allow him to formulate an educated opinion on matters he disagrees with.

There is NO other candidate that has the poise, confidence, intellect, and experience in working with all types of people for a common goal other then MY FRIEND Senator Obama.

Please let’s learn to walk in another man shoes before we judge a lesson all American’s should challenge ourselves on.

OBAMA 08

The most interesting part of this story is the $100,000 "earmark" that Senator Obama inserted in legislation to benefit programs at this priest's church...Supposedly for a daycare center, but was there a quid pro quo?...Shouldn't we be looking at this conflict of interest?

Integrity, I don't think so. He's a hypocrite. That church helped him become who he is politically with all the connected and community folks there. Now he throws them under the bus for political expediency. It's a smart move politically and well timed with the delegate seating drama occurring at the same time that would steal attention from his church departure. Shameful what he just did to that church and good riddance I suppose for folks that believe in that church and who would stick with it during the good and bad times.

I'm so proud of Sen. Obama for his decision to resign from his church, and I wish he had done this long time ago. Anyway I still support you and i hope now all of trinity church bad comments would not have place in Sen. Obama campaign or life.
Obama 08

Obama only does the right thing when he is forced to do it. First he said he could not cast Jerimiah Wright aside any more than his grandmother who made racist remarks. (Interestingly he never indicated that any of Wright's remarks were racist; just his grandmother's.) Then after Wright made a fool of himself three days in a row he does just that. Next a priest makes a fool of himself so Obama resigns from the church six weeks after he should have resigned. McCain chastises him for not going to Iraq since January 2006 so he says he will consider it. McCain also revealed that he has not held a subcommittee meeting on Afghanistan since he was appointed chairman. Watch him suddenly start holding meetings. Where is the leadership? A real leader does the right thing because he knows it is the right thing to do not to gain politically advantage.

I am becoming disenchanted by Obama the longer I observe him and I was very much in favor of him earlier.

You did the right thing.
I am proud of you Barack.
Keep it up.
I was a republican for Clinton... but i am now re-thinking...

Republican for OBAMA!

Tell us another lie Obama. You should have acted like a responable adult before this. But I would like to know if this withdrawing from the church is permanant or temporary? Don't matter you will just lie about it. GO MCCAIN!

I doubt if he has set foot in that church any time this year, especially after Rev. Wright's comments. Even if he had not "resigned" (by the way, I never knew that you could resign. Most people just stop attending a church if they don't like it there.), he would've been very uncomfortable attending services there here on out.

That was the right decision. I can understand the personal conflict Sen. Obama was going through, but Rev. Wright and Moss and visiting guest would only to distract him from fully engaging McCain on real issues. Everytime someone get on the pulpit Sean Hannity and company will be waiting in the wings to pounce. There would be no relief from distractions as he move forward in this election.

I applaud Sen Obama for doing the right thing. Some would question his timing and motive; but I say BETTER LATE THEN NEVER.

Sen. Obama says this is "not a decision I came to lightly?" Seems like a no-brainer to me. What is destrubing is that he stayed with these pastors and this congregation so many years. Voters could not possibly overlook that.

It just looks like it doesnt rain but it pours for Sen. Obama. He increasingly has a menacingly growing steep mountain to climb. However, come hell or high waters, he nonetheless is determined to crawl to the top, if that what it takes.

Having said that, I do understand that politics and religion are quite at sharp contrast – almost like the North and South poles. An attempt to divorce himself from a church that he has been a member for 20+ years, just so he can advance his political ambitions sort of flies in the face of divine interests, however. I wonder if Obama is still going to remain a devoted Christian anyways??...that to me is a concern!

I dont know of a true and committed pastor who wouldnt have the courage to 'say the truth' as it is. Some words delivered fom the pulpit are not always politically correct nor are they particulalry palatable. Therefore, whatever church Obama decides to join, such issues are inevitably bound to arise – unless if after he becomes president pastors would get mute on such controversial issues so as not to bring him to disrepute.

That aside, HAIL OBAMA. The DNC has played a fair game and you are still on your way to the white house!!!

I'm eager to se what other strategies the Clintons are going to pull off this time.......

If CNN reported on McCain's pastors 10% as much as they reported on Obama's pastors, I could pretend there were some fairness. CNN tried to elect Hillary they lost; now they are going for McCain out of spite.

It's unfortunate, but it had to be done. His affiliation was only going to hurt him, esp. for those looking for a reason not to like him. What puzzles me is how these "leaks" always pop up right before a pivotal primary. What I don't understand is why the members and leadership of that church still haven't figured out that they have a mole in their mist. Its quite obvious that someone within the congregation is there- probably every Sunday, waiting for that one sermon to happen. Then bam! youtube here we come!
I also think its ludicrious (sp) that one person should be held responsible for what another person says.
It's a sad day when a person's membership to a church is scrutinized to this degree, when it should be a personal matter.

Obama 08

I don't understand. Obama is "resigning" from his church?????????

Since when do you have to resign from a church? Going to that church is not like being employed, there are no agreements or contracts, so that you have to resign to leave and go somewhere else.

The rest of us simply stop going to the one we don't agree with and begin going to another one.

So silly – just a way to get some press written about him. Would he have "resigned" if noone had recorded what the priest said bout Hillary Clinton???

That guy will do anything to get the press to write something about him and keep his name in the paper.

Pathetic!!!!!!!!!

It just looks like it doesnt rain but it pours for Sen. Obama. He increasingly has a menacingly frowing steep mountain to climb. However, come hell or high waters, he nonetheless is determined to crawl to the top, if that what it takes.

Having said that, I do understand that politics and religion are quite at sharp contrast – almost like the North and South poles. An attempt to divorce himself from a church he has been a member for 20+ years just so he can advance his political ambitions sort of flies in the face of divine interests, however. I wonder if Obama is still going to remain a devoted Christian anyways!!

I dont know of a true and committed pastor who wouldnt have the courage to 'say the truth' as it is. Some words delivered fom the pulpit are not always politically correct nor are they particulalry palatable. Therefore, whatever church Obama decides to join, such issues are inevitably bound to arise – unless if after he becomes president pastors would get mute on such controversial issues so as not to bring him to disrepute.

That aside, HAIL OBAMA. The DNC has played a fair game and you are still on your way to the white house!!!

I'm eager to se what other strategies the Clintons are going to pull off this time.......

I dont believe anything this man says. I cannot believe that people fell for his last acting job, that was so planned so he could say he had no connectinn with rev. wright. prearranged by the both of them, does no one find it odd there was no reaction from wright after obama denounced him this was planned people with obama and wright

I think he did a good thing because had he not done it now, they would be using it againt him comes the november election..

How stupid does Obama think we are??? If he actually thinks that we believe that he has not sat through one of these sermons he is crazy!!!!

Come November, he has a rude awakening coming!!!!

I actually like the fact that he took the time to think this through and didnt allow people, and media to make his decision for him. Says alot about his character and how he has run his campaign. Makes me admire him even more.

When this summer's blockbuster movie, Batman The Dark Knight, is released, Obama will make an appearance as himself in the film – as the two-faced villain. Obama for Senate Reelection. Show us what you can do before you tell us that you had already done it.

What else could the poor man do. The leadership of that church is just plain appalling. They are the worst kind of rebel rouser since Jesse Jackson. (pregnet sec took some wind from him) Anyway I do believe Obama is above and beyond what is former church is doing.
Where I go to church we talk about God/ Not politics. The two don't mix-never have and never will. Any person that uses the pulpit for his political needs is not a true servant of the Lord God!!!

Apparently Senator Obama is the kind of politician who will do anything and say anything to get elected. If it helps him to become a member of a radical black church, he becomes a member. If it helps him to ditch that same church to get the Democratic Party nomination – consider that church to be ditched. So much for the new politics.

Well good at least now we can move on and stop relate him to what a priest or a pastor said this is nonsense.Something Hillary said can be used against her something Obama said can certainly be used against him but not a friend,a priest or whomever,this campaing has been going on for sometimes now and i don't see the priest nor Rev. Wright on the campaing trail with Obama never,so lets not allow ourselves to be like FIX NEWS to get obsessed about this matter,we are better then that.This people on FOX NEWS are doing everything they can so that democrats especially Obama don't get elected this year and we can not let this happend,we can not let them win,so lets stop been bitter and divisive and show them that we can make a difference in our country so that our kids and our grandchildren can benefit to something that we all can be proud of.

Ya right... 20 years in the same church and you did not notice what your pastor is spreading in your brain of HATRED... I thought you are smart enough to know that....or mabye NOT...or REALLY you have the same tought as your Pastors.

The fathers who separated Church and State were no fools! Those who mix the two burn their political fingers! Well done Obama! You have acted wisely to save both Church and State!

I once believed Obama was refreshing and new – that he was above the fray of old-school politics. But now I'm beginning to see that he's just another politician. He only quit this church because it benefitted him politically. He has two choices: (1) He was never a real member of the church and therefore it didn't influence his beliefs, so all his posturing about faith, God, and "spiritual mentors" was bunk designed to get the Christian Left to vote for him or (2) He's hanging his friends out to dry because it's politically expedient after 20 years to walk away and deny ever knowing them. Either or – a man walks away from a church after 20 years, just 5 months before the Presidential Election – it raises serious questions about how "fresh" and "hopeful" his presidency would really be.

he did the right thing. as an african american born catholic i will tell some of this black churches need to learn more about positive preching not hate.

Hopefully it doesn't take this long for you to wake up every day. Not so fast on your feet, eh ? And you want to be President ! Give me a break .... my bad .... I have that break ! Its my vote. You aren't getting it.

Again, Obama, is doing what will serve him best, so he resigns. He calls others liar and he doesn't live up to his own standards. In his first speach "he could no more denounce Rev. Wright than he could denounce the black race." He was in that racist church for 20 years he knew what it was like, who's he trying to kid. He praised the new pastor, a pastor that praised Michael Pfleger's speach against Hillary. Did you see the way the congregation cheered! Obama, now wears a flag because he thinks he's the Democratic nominee. He's only doing it because McCain is a "War Hero," think about it! He speaks kindly of Hillary, so he can unite the party. Again, he's serving himself. If he's the nominee, then Democrats for Hillary should vote for McCain, so as to vote against him. Obama, should "omit" he lied to everyone when he made his last selfserving speach regarding Trinity Church, and it's congregants. Michelle Obama, made her comment about being proud of her country, because she too is a product of that church. This well educated couple from the Trinity church, thinks everyone else is dumb and they can't see through their transparent farcade. He's no different than the people he condemns, think about it!

What a symbolic jester . . . what he should have done was stay on with the church and try to change its tone. But then again we're talking about a real phony . . . a political opportunist and an appeaser . . . so it should come as no surprise that he quit as opposed to challenge the status quo.

I go to Congregation because I want to participate with the group, and because I enjoy making a difference in the community, not because I think the pastor is right.
If you haven't sent 25 to Obama recently, now is a fierce time.

It is sad that he resigned only after racist nature of his church became known to entire country. If it would not happened, he would continue to stay and be part of that disgusting show indefinitely.

I see it only as a political move to benefit his chances to win election in November.

Some uniter…

I guess its McCain in 2008?

I know this was a difficult decision for Senator Obama.
Now the news media needs to put this church business behind and move forward to more important things.

Brilliant! Now he can focus on the general election without these ridiculous distractions.

If this is the best ammunition the GOP has on Obama, then he will win the general by a lanslide.

Obama '08

Well there you have it

Obama 08

Gee it took him this long to decide he should get of the church.Do you really think he should be the pres. of the usa if it takes him that long to make decision that would take any normal person would make quick

We have one jerk in the white house do we need another one who takes this long to make the right dicision

It is a shame that Obama has to be responsible for everything that comes out of anyone's mouth, but I do think it was the best decision. Onward and upward!

Great, now the media can/will only hold him accountable for things said at his former church. The greatest devide of the 21st century was caused by, none other than, little men holding cameras and big men owning satalites. oh and we must not forget the editors whom only no how to boost ratings /sells by reporting on the negativity, devistation, and pure BS mainly. Are there any good things that have come out of that church? Hmmmmm..........Obama!

Sure, now that it's politically expedient. Hypocrite.

Just who the heck does he think he's fooling?

I am totally against the DNC ruling to seat the delegation and only count 1/2 the votes! All of the votes should be counted and stand as voted! The DNC caused the problems in the first place and should take their own responsibility!!!!

I am very disappointed with the Democratic party and the way the leadership has handled this situation. This decision means that 1/2 of the voters in this presidential election in these states will not have their constitutional voice! The DNC now thinks it can decide how the votes should go – is this a precusor of things to come?????

Talk about 4 more years of George Bush – what about 4 more years of the same ole DNC – National Committee!!!! We need some change – yes – in the NC!!!!

Voters will not forget this decision!

Good for you Mr. President. I look forward to voting for you in November and your inauguration in January.

Getrtin' kinda crowded under that bus, ain't it, Barry?

Now will the Clinton News Network and all you no-life hacks get off his case already?

Leaving the church was obviously a very hard decision the Obama's had to make. I feel sad that this day has come, but I completely support his decision. People who aren't members of churches don't understand the anguish and thought that goes into the decision of leaving a church community of which he has been a part for over 20 years. I hope that this step will be the end of scrutiny for the church and Reverand Wright that first brought Barack Obama to the Lord. I guess the rumors about him being a muslim will continue forever since this episode still leaves 10% of people with that mistaken believe. My prayers are with the Obama's as they go forward and find a new church home.

don't worry obama, you can re-join you church after you become ditator of America. LIAR!

Absolutely fantanstic.I think this would finally put an end to the tag issue of church placed on Obama.However, I hope the brethen in the church could keep their heads up and vote for obama.Obviously the road is free with no obstacle.....delegates has been awarded to Sen Clinton and i expect she and her campaign to stop moaning.ITS ALL OVER NOW!!!!1

his resignation came a little to late and for the wrong reasons. he does'nt want the church subjected to the scrutiny that a presidential campaign legitimately undergoes." Doe not say any thing about the church being raciest. wonder why. he obama has divisive,backward looking rhetoric.

Too little, too late.

Obama needed to get out of the Church, not only for his sake but for the sake of peace of the churche and its members.

The media has dogged Obama so much, and continue to do so.
There are still in his church. The demonds are something else. Always in the pews and sidelines awating when to strike.

Lets see what else the Clintons and the Media will dig up and find or use of whaterve dirt they can come up with.

The hell that Obama has put up with is like none other. Ms Clinton does not have what it takes to have withstood the crap that she, the media and the republicans have dished out on Obama.
Yes she has run a long race.

But Obama has endured a long ordeal of all she's said and done to him along her journey. Like the media as often said in giving fire to the fuel. "We can wait for something to happen, waiting for another Rev, or for Obama to screw up"

too little too late..this was only done b/c, poltically, he is in trouble for the general election.....

It's about time.

I must applaud and sympathize with Obama on this.

great job mr. President

I suggest you write a bill that outlaws pastors from being involved in any political campaign

Obama ran a smart campaign, negative but smart. He is still wrong. Hillary Clinton is the far better candidate on experience and character.

Hallelujah!

Does anyone else think this is getting old? I was pretty repulsed by Father Pfleger's performance. I was raised catholic. What he did, does not reflect a christian attitude. But he is not alone. The Rev Wright belongs to the same christian family. My questoin is, why did a canidate for president also belong to that family? It took him twenty years to figure out that these people were not very nice. Or was it just that in Chicago, it was easier to be elected if he belonged to this church and now it's worth more votes if he is not. .How is that a NEW kind of politics? How is that good judgement?

Mr. Obama hangs out with dangerous people. Twenty years is a long time and NOW he resigns. Wake up America!

Obama is a creepy presidental candidate who really does not stand for anything. The democrats will not vote if obama is the choice.

He is hoping this is going to put an end to him being a radical liberal for over twenty years....not!!!

Too little too late, Obama has already polarized the voters and is about to learn you can win primaries with a 90% ethnic vote but not a general election

I feel that Mr. Obama has just done what he thinks he has to to get elected......too little too late........I can't believe that he's still goin' with everything that's gone on....I see others have to back down for so much less then his unAmerican acts......he can't tell me that he never cheered like everyone else in that church when the tipical white was bein' torn down by any speaker in that took charge with the mic.

How much room is there under that bus?

First, you couldn't disown Rev. Wright, because that would be like disowning your family; then, when it became a problem for your presidential campaign, you threw him under the bus, backed up, and ran him over again!

Now, Father Pfleger does a MAJOR disrespect to Senator Clinton, by mocking her in your church, much to the glee of the parishioners' who all laughed and cheered in the background. But, you, of course, were "Disappointed” by Father Pfleger's actions, even though he was your friend for over 20 years.

OK, under the bus with Father Pfleger, as he was impeding your ascent to the presidency!

Now, as it becomes increasingly clear to all of America that your CHRISTIAN church is really rather "out there," you now resign from the church you lived in for 20 years.

OK, under the bus with the church!

As the Jr. Senator from IL, professing to have such GREAT JUDGMENT, I'm just sort of wondering when Michelle is going to find herself under the bus.

Is there anything that you won't do to become President?

Final note: Nothng just Happen.

Obama attended this church for 20 years and now he resigns because of negative comments a visiting priest made? Maybe its time for him to show America how he plans to bring people together by making his former church an example. He could attempt to show the church and those who attend it why these things that have been said recently are wrong and how to correct it. I hope his simply walking away because of the controversy is not an indication of how he would handle world affairs. I also find it hard to believe that in 20 years the Rev. Wright never made negative comments like those that made the news; did the Rev. simply wake up one day and decide that he believed that American government was responsible for the spread of Aids? Obama may not have heard the specific sermon that made the news, so in that he may be telling the truth however; like most politicians he did not say that he had never heard Rev. Wright speak about the things in the past. Of course if this was Clinton she would have been accused of lying and attending a church that appears to preach intolerance.

YOU DID THE RIGHT THING. TRUE LEADERSHIP.

So now his resignation makes everything ok? What about the last 20 years? These ministers/priests didn't just start saying these things. They've been doing it for years.

Boy, if this had been Hillary Clinton's church, we would never hear the end of it.

The fact that this country obsesses over what a candidates minister says shows that we are but a nation of fools...

We should focus on the issues and how the candidates want to tackle them and get rid of all this other carnival circus nonsense.

The media deserves credit for sensationalizing this garbage. In todays news it is the National Enquirer that sets the tempo.

Religion and politics are strange bedfellows. Lets try to seperate them and start looking for a leader who is not beholding to any particular religious denomination. This is a religiously plural country, not a theocracy.

Wow! It took 20 years to make a single decision regarding his family of 4 people (which includes the two most important people in his life, his two children). If he is the President of the United States of America, he will have at least the first 4 years to make some decisions regarding the entire USA. Are we in trouble? What will be the real change? My conclusion is, only time will tell.

It is so hurtful to know that after what I myself have witnessed with living through the years of civil rights, segregation, integration, and prejudices, not just from whites, but from my own race (African-Americans), we are still going through this ignorance. I've witnessed it on the job, in the schools, in the marketplace, and yes in my own church which is 100% black. I do not blame Senator Obama for leaving his church of over twenty years. Yet, I know what he must be feeling. I always thought that as a people of color, we are the most forgiving people there is. I always thought that if we ( as a people) could find love we would always find it in our families and in our church. I would have thought that if Senator Obama's church loved him, they would have been more careful to keep anything that would have hurt their "SPIRITUAL BROTHER" out of the pulpit. Unfortunately, there are still some of us that are not spiritually mature or care enough to lift a man up instead of trying to tear him down. This is the most defining moment in our history. Yet, it is the most painful, as it was in the days when our forefathers became free men. Where is the freedom in all of this?

He had to leave...what a sad commentary...
NJB

This is a hard decision you have made and i can only wish the Obama family God's guidiance and may the good lord direct them to the right path. This is such a hard decision i must confess but i believe he did the right thing. It is now left for the stupid foxnews to continue their hatred comment on this decision. there is nothing one can do to pleases the world anyway, one can only try.

I pray you find the right church as your children needs to grow with the word of God being the foundation of their life.

Sen. Obama, I deeply respect you for resigning from the church. By doing so you have placed the members of Trinity United above your own desires and/or wants. I realize a lot of people will say you did this for political reasons; however, this was affecting the entire church body at Trinity United. By your resigning the church can be restored to peace. As a believe in Jesus Christ I know God will plant you in the right church.

Obama 08

It had to be done. It's sad that Obama political views are distorted by negative rherotic. I will support him on this decision as well. Long time coming for decision.

OBAMA 2008

Barack Obama should only be responsible for his words and God is responsible for the words of a priest. The world is watching America and everyone is excited about 'Obama'. The world is sad and angry and it needs a smile on its face, so let us have Obama for president! He will go a long way in 'healing' the world,

I think it is about time he makes this difficult decision. Resigning from the church will totally put the Wright's and Pfleger controversy sealed , marked voided and shipped to RNC??. A huge question mark does light up on my little brain to question the motives of Wright and Pfleger for such display. Wright was meant to sabotage Obama's nomination by questioning Obama's values while Pfleger was meant to resurrect the Wright controversy and question Obama's credibility again. I wonder if both men are registered Republicans.

I for one will never believe this freak has quit the church that he has enjoyed for twenty or more years, married in that church, raised his children in that churche's hateful atmosphere. Now when it's politicaly correct he will "RESIGN". What will be the duration of his resignation? Is it in writing? Did he sighn it? Were there any witnesses to that signature?
Sweet Jesus people, wake up and smell the stench that follows him and his chosen friends. Rev. J. Wright, Father M. Pflager, Bill Ayers. that Dorn woman (Ayers Wife), and others to numerous to mention here.

I know this was a difficult decision for him. As someone who left their church because of the things that were going on I understand why it took him so long to do it.

When you believe completely in God and Christ, you go for the message, not the messenger. It's difficult to leave your church because you feel as though you're rejecting God. You hang on continuoulsy simply focusing on Gods' message, telling yourself you're there for God. You try to block out the other things that constantly keep nagging at your spirit.

Then you can no longer continue to deny that it's time to leave and that after much soul-searching and tallking to God you realise that that specific church can no longer fulfill your spiritual needs. It had to be especially painful for him these past few months because this church is where he gave his life to Christ. I know the pain he must be feeling, though his is on a much greater scale, he was 20 years in this church.

This is not a bad thing that Obama has left this church. It was time for him to leave because, God wants him to leave this church. Regardless of what happens from now on in his life, God wants him out of there. He has finally realised that he is not spiritually aligned with them. What he has tried to ignore can no longer be ignored. This church witnessed to him about Christ, but Christ is bigger than that church or any of their members.

If you are a believer you know that this happens in many aspects of your life where events cause your spirit to choose God over the comfortable surrounding you've known-no matter how you've tried to justify why you should remain.

Obama will find another church home that will supply the spiritual food he will need for the next path his life is about to take. From this experience he will learn many things about God and how much God means to him. He will also learn that the Holy Spirit has been guiding his life. From this experience he may also learn when to let go of things not benefiting the nation.

If he becomes President and I strongly believe he will. This nation will benefit greatly from such a strong and principled person.

I am really disappointed that political figures can't worship God in peace. It a shame that Senater Obama and his family had to leave there church because of politics. Whatever happen to the separation from church and state! I quess the next thing will be that people will want him to denouce Christ. Senater Obama has took more political blows then any other canidate. Maybe in reality it is because he is Black and a Christian, maybe this is why they keep picking away at him. I believe we should treat others the way we want to be treated. How would we like it if our spiritual life was being envaded upon. I hope America will let Senater Obama focus on the issues and leave his personal church life to his liking.

Steven,

Kentucky

About time.. I hope Obama spat on that church as he left.

WOW..
interesting how he conveniently decides to do this after 20 years of tolerating the teachings of that church?

Good strategy to get the White Vote, BO!

I think we all have our own decisions when ti comes to our faith and religion. I belief that a person's relationship with GOD is no one else's business. Your faith is truly a "personal choice", I truly commend you, President Obama for making a very difficult decision based on what's BEST for the country and not what's BEST for you personally. NO ONE has the right to question one's choice of religion. Only GOD has the right to judge, and he's the only one you need to answer to.

It does NOT matter to me to what church you belong to. The church DOES not define you, nor does any pastor. We all belong to a church and we attend these churches NOT to worship the Pastor, but to worship our LORD and Savior.

Our GOD is an awesome GOD and he knows what's in your heart and he guides you in your blessed journey now. If he did NOT, you would NOT be where you are today, President Obama. Everyone wants to take "credit" for your successes, but they NEVER want to take credit for your faults. They're quick to point out your faults, but NOT their own faults and misgivings. I always find this reality to ironic.

GOD Bless YOU and your family President Obama, may he continue to guide YOU and BLESS YOU as you continue onward on your historical journey.

oh yes Obama that's it you are finished with this if those people say something now they don't talk for you or anybody else congratulation i'm proud of you for the decision you have taken and now we need to move forward in this campaign in spite of all that happened but we still ahead GO Obama we love you in Michigan cause i voted for you for uncommited. Hillary must realise that she lost the party and she can't be the nominee. DEM UNIFY to beat MCcain in November

The vicious Clinton/McCain press has really persecuted this church because of Obama. It is the in the best interest of both the church and Obama's family to part now so the press ca rest.

How come everything said in that church by anyone, including visitors, is parsed for any misstatement and is automatically tied to Barack Obama? Does he write sermons for the pastors? Does anybody in the church ask for his opinion before making a comment?
Press please, leave the church of God alone!

Thankfully, he left the congregation; but he has not left the body of christ.

give the man a cookie! now lets get on with it.

So he will sit down for tea and biscuits with our enemies, but when it comes to his church he cuts and runs? If he can't get one small group of people to get along and behave like civilized human beings, how could he possibly manage us all?

So Obama is resigning from his beloved church. Not out of a sense of outrage over the terrible things that get said in his church. Not because of the wild cheering that every hatefilled word from these hatemongering pastors got from the other members of this church. In fact, I really didn't get the reason Obama and his lovely family left his beloved church of over twenty years. Well, a politician does what a politician has to do, I guess. But I can't vote for this guy.

The sad thing is I can actually agree with Jeremiah Wright on one issue. Barack says what he says because he is a politician.

This resigning from his church is nothing more than a political ploy to prepare him for the general election which he has no chance of winning.

The coalition put together by Obama isn't enough to win in November. The thing that has upset me most about the Obama campaign is his supporters. Their apathy not only for HRC herself, but for her supporters has been apparent since the beginning. Obama supporters outward disgust/loathing of HRC supporters has been palpable/condescending, calling HRC supporters ignorant, stupid, racist and most damaging, not needed to win the White House. Obama by himself cannot mend the divide inside the Democratic party, when it is his supporters who have caused such a chasm. I still have hope that the remaining super delegates will think through the General Election and realize HRC is the only Democratic candidate who can win in November. If they are unable or unwilling to do that there is no chance I will vote for Obama. Not only because I feel he is an inferior candidate, but because for my party, to succeed in the future it needs to learn not to be elitist and condescending to its moderates.

I hope we can move forward. America's ready to talk about substance now. I paid $85.00 to fill my truck today and two of my friends have been in Iraq. They often write to me and wonder why they fighting. I urge conservatives and liberals to really think about the issues facing our wonderful country.

The ONLY reason he resigned was out of SELF-INTEREST.

Too LITTLE, too LATE! He should have not sat there for 20 years as hate messages were followed by AMENS and PRAISE the LORD!

Bottom line is that he was in the church and digested this philosophy for 20 years. His kids listened to his pastor Wright cuss in church. Obama appointed Wright a campaign position.

Then only after the media makes an issue of Wright's sermons does Obama lie and say he never heard them. Then makes a carefully choreographed speech saying he did hear them but his grandmother made racist remarks against black people so somehow he is balanced between the two.

Then when Wright turned on Obama, Obama now denounces Wright even more.

So now we are to believe that Obama is a good man having to leave his church he was still a member of when a priest makes fun of Clinton.

Folks you are backing the wrong candidate.

I will never, ever vote for Obama.

It is Hillary 08 or McCain 08.

THis guy will be resigning from a lot in the future !!

Odd how at almost every important turn in this primary somone from his church said something crazy. Almost makes one think that they were trying to do him in themselves. They knew it would cause problems, but did it anyway. Odd, very odd. Obama made the right choice to move on hopefully a more civil setting. Of course, there are plenty of people out there who will say "too little, too late."

A non-issue... except for Sean Hannity and his ilk.

Resignation comes too late. Damage done.

Who is pandering now, Mr. O?

You will NEVER get my vote!

GOOD for him. he did the right thing this way they cannot say he belongs to the Church no more!! i cannot wait to see what else HILLARY/McCAIN come up with to try and attack him. im Praying that GOD sends him and his family to a GREAT church. NOW he and AMERICA can focus on the Real issues in america like $4.00 on GAS!!

Obama/Edwards 08'

political decision 20 years to late
wil drop the african community just as fast after election

Obama has done the right thing. Move on!!!!!

Philippines

senator (mr president) obama, you did the right thing by resigning from your church. please stay encouraged, and God will show you and your family where to go, just continue to put him first in your life.....
do not even comment on the negative media (especially f–x). stay focused and trust God......donna

Obama 08/12!!

I understand, Barack. I too needed to leave my church long ago. The things that happened in your church pale in comparison to mine. The truth is a lot of us just don't go that often; holidays and maybe one random Sunday. You are an awesome candidate and I believe you're blessed and supported by Trinity despite their antics.

This is great news! Obama has done the right thing, Father Pflegar knew better, he just gave Fox News, the Republicans and Hillary's people the opportunity they were looking for.

The new pastor of Trinity should have adviced him before he was inviited that if he had any intentions of making any policital remarks refrain from it, Father Pflegar knows that the Church has been under scrutiny for sometime now.

What Father Pflegar did was disrespectful to Obama and for he stands for.

Good move by Barack. I don't expect any backlash from this decision. The Trinity United Church in Chicago has to understand that blowing the flames of racism and black revenge is NOT the way to wipe out racism in this country. Barack knows that very well. He wants to be the president of America– not only the president of black America.

Secondly, Jesus never taught us to seek revenge against anyone who may have done us harm. It's the forefathers of America who coined and taught their children black discremination. The children are innocent. The Bible clearly says; The sin of the father cannot be debited to the accounts of the son or daughter. Moreover, God said: Revenge is mine. I will pay. I will recompense. The pastors of the Trininty Church have been reading their Bibles upside down or they probably don't read their Bible.

For those of you scratching your head– I am an African dude.

Good decision. Although I believe Hillary feels entitled to the nomination as reflected in her past and current behavior, the way it was presented from the pulpit was divisive and inappropriate. I would have expected something like that from Chris Rock or some other vulgar comedian not a man of the cloth.

It is so sad that it has come to this. to have to resign from the church you have gone to for 20 years because of this.

well now that is behind us, lets get on with the rest of the primaries. fox news, are the most hateful media. they just like to dig and dig into this issue. that hannity, is something else, will pray for him and the rest of his crew. i don't know if this will be posted, and this time i don't care.
obama 08

little too late.

Seems to be more political now, doesn't it? Why resign now when you are running for President when you have been apart of the church and listened for 20 years? The only sense it makes to me is simply political!

Obama-Webb!

It's about time. I dont understand why all the yelling in that church. I'd have a headache.

First he could not disavow him
Then he did
Then he dons a flag pin
Now he resigns.
He said he did not see this coming yet Wright was disinvited to his presidential announcement.
And poor Senator Clinton is the one who is pandering.

Good for Obama. The church has said so many offensive stuff that its good too get away from them.

There is nothing that Obama can say or do now to undo or explain away the fact that....HE WAS A 20 YEAR MEMBER OF THAT HATE FILLED "CHURCH".

JUST THE FACT THAT HE'S NOW RESIGNING THE CHURCH SAYS IT ALL.....

HE'LL DO ANYTHING FOR POLITICAL EXPEDIENCY...

So much for the seperation of the Church and the State. Where is the dividing line?

An other decision for political gain, I bet the Church is proud of you, now have your members stop bashing the Clinton's that they casted away as you came in the picture and oh by the way things for ruining the Democratic party

Good for You President Obama. We are with you all the way. Sometimes you just have to release the baggage and look to the future.

Obama/Edwards '08

Shame on you Obama for resigning from Trinity Church. It seems votes are more important to you than your religion and religious principles and your people. It seems like you want to do more for whites than for your bretheren just because they have more votes.

He isn't doing this because he wants to. The only reason he is doing this is because politically he has to. Its the same thing all the time. I do something that looks bad say I'm sorry or I'm leaving that organization. Why don't Obama admit he is wrong on many things.

Too little, too late.

Talk about political expediency! This guy better take his fingers that he's constant pointing at everyone else and point to himself.

Everything is about this guy is as staged as it gets. Total fraud.

McCain '08

Well, Obama had to do what he had to do. His church left him no other options.

Obama is so naive. He leaves them after 20 years. The nomination is not over yet. I will never vote for him.

If this stuff hadn't all been brought to light in the media, he would have still been sitting there listening to the same old racist bigoted unpatriotic rhetoric he has for the last 20 years, and never complaining or disagreeing one iota. There is just something about him that gives me an uneasy feeling.... like we're not getting the whole picture.... sort of like when George W. ran.

Why does this guy have so many problems with his church? Has anyone ever seen such things? What is going on here?

Is fine,that`s politics, but still Idon´t understand why obama shuold be responsible for what someone of age has said or done.

He and his family are moving to Washington D.C. in January!!!!!! They will need another church to attend if they so choose.

Sad he was put into this position. There are many good sides of this church moreso than controversial things. That church does alot for its community. Guess that's why Obama was attracted to it in the first place.

This is great news. Any church of God would be honored to have you and your beautiful family.

Stay strong. I know it is not easy with all the negative people out there but YOU and YOU only will always own your thoughts and your soul.

Keep the faith.

Rev. Wright may have made what some consider controversial remarks, but I would consider him (only from the little bit I've heard) a good preacher – who teaches true scripture.

What in God's precious name is this priest doing in this church acting like a moron and spouting political garbage that further hurts Obama? At this point, I feel it was sacrificial and correct for Obama to have resigned from the church.

Things like this are pretty scary – mostly the fact that mainstream churches can be infiltrated and demonized by trying to brainwash their flocks. I refuse to sit in the pews of any church that has a verbose political persuasion.

The churches should also not be allowed to donate to presidential campaigns. While the mainstream news hasn't reported it, along with the Hagee flap, McCain's campaign got $2000 from televangelist Rod Parsley – another controversial preacher who has a huge following. Since the churches are tax exempt, they should certainly be monitored for promoting political persuasions.

What took him so long?

He will do anything to win.

He sat through twenty years of this type of preaching and now since he wants to win another office, he quits his church.

This man has no morals

He shouldn't even be a US Senator

Considering all the damages the leaders of the church has done to Barack, and future damages to come, I think it is a great decision for the Obamas' to resign from membership of this church. Clearly, they leave him and his family with no choice. I'm happy for you the Obamas' and good luck in your endeavors.

He should have resigned from this church 19 1/2 years ago. His judgment was slow in making a rational decision and he wants to be our President. Can you imagine what that means in regard to making important decisions. Nineteen 1/2 years to make a rational decision.

People Do you really think Obama has resigned from this church? The church, the pastors have been part of his life for 20 years; you just do not walk away from that. These are ideas that he supported and was a part of his life for 20 years. He said earlier, he could not deny Rev Wright any more than he could disown his grandmother. He threw Wright in the closest for a while, his grandmother under the bus; now he is no longer a member of the church, please. Will his militant wife be next? In the words of Rev Wright, Obama is a politician and if he wants to be President he will say or do whatever it takes to get there. In other words, after that he will do what ever is necessary to express "our time is now" with his radical followers. If there is any chance for the Democratic Party to win in November, super delegates better recognize that Obama is the same type of person that these pastors are and the pretense of abandoned them is just for show.

A wise decision.

Now the Republicans don't have anything to bring up about him being a member of the church. Hopefully now we can have a real debate of the issues and not who goes to what church or what endorsement. Let's just stick to the issues.

good for you man, these people where not speaking for you I give you credit for trying to find the good in everybody even giving them the benefit of the doubt, you are a good guy who is going to take us to the better days, you have weathered heavy storm from Clinton machine and you have made us see why you are as cool as a rock star, good luck man from here on its just easy with Mcsame there

Just another way to please the people that he is wonting to gain in the election we don't need this kind of player in the White House!!!! If he wins the election I hope that all the people that Voted for him like the way he does things because The times in this country just will get worst .And for the Party become one in Nov. I really don't think Hillary's people will forget and forgive

To late!!!! Why now. Wake up America!! What a question of Judgement. I guess the Superdelegates said "Get rid of the church or we will get rid of you". Obama stand up against the far left or you will lose in the election in November. Hillary Clinton as your VP is your only hope. How many other people will Obama have to drop out of his life before this is all over.

Too little too late, Obama. You are stuck with Trinity for the rest of your days.

Do we Americans really want to put up with four years of Trinity being in the news?

Obama is Wright.

Good move.

SAD he should not do this because he is a good man . He cant help what other said .

He can't handle this do we want him ans the phone at 3am

god....i am tired of these pastors...no more pastors pls...

McCain 2008

What Obama needs to understand is that people will clearly see that this is simply a PR stunt. A move like this isn't telling voters that he truthfully disagrees with the mentality of the members of this church, it's just telling everyone that he will do whatever it takes to clear his image. There are surely better ways to handle situations like this one, which proves that Obama's team isn't quite in the game just yet.

What happened to all those conservative Christians who were so certain that Barack Hussein Obama was a Muslim?

Don't hear much from them now, do you?

Of course in the Bush/McCain way of the world, they still refuse to admit that they were worng.

I am an avid Obama supporter. However, I must say in this case, he showed lapse in judgment. He should have resigned from the church right after the wright controversy.

Obama did this NOT because it was the right thing to do - he could have done that a LONG time ago - but because there was "unwanted attention for the campaign." And he did this at the very moment the DNC rules committee was meeting - and the last pastor rampage would certainly have been a negative for him!

Obama is NOT a decision maker. He is a REACTOR. He will NOT be president!

WOW!!!! That's all I got to say about that. I still support you man but I didn't know that you wanted to be president that bad.

What's controversial about the church? Give me a break! What is discussed in the church should stay in the church – I hate the fact that all these ministers are being mocked in the media!

Point is – Wright, Hagee and the others have done more good than bad, give me a break!

Good. He needs to leave that church.

Resigning after 20 years of attendance? Is this a church or a political organization?

Rev Wright was a spiritual mentor, pastor, close friend and paid staff member! Is Obama flip-flopping?!

What a joke that he decided to let 20 years go down the drain because his personal values are show to the people of the United States of America. This is job to show what a job he will do with the United States of America in his decision. What are people thinking.

Too little, too late.

To ask us (the public) to believe that he only just found out what this church is all about stretches the limits of incredulity.

He has been a member for 20 years. He had no problem with what was being spewed from the pulpit until it became a problem for his campaign.

Religious leaders are notoriously egomaniacal. Wright and Pfleger are cut from that same cloth, as are the monsters that McCain recently had to distance himself from.

ALL religion out of US politics/government... NOW!!!

Too little, too late! I've have two words for you: POLITICAL EXPEDIENCY!

He didn't resign b/c he thought the comments were so horrible, racist, sexist, and degrading....he resigned because the church was getting too much bad press (boo hoo), and he knows the GOP are going to pounce over and over and over again on his Pastor problems. News flash....they're STILL going to use this against him, and chances are...it'll work! Look at what they've done to their opponents in the past elections. History repeats itself folks!!! He is a VERY flawed candidate.

You should have done that long ago. you really expect us to believe this?. Are you also going to give back the hundreds of thousands of dollars both preachers gave you. isn't that considered lobbyists? Just another lie you expect people to believe. No kool ade drinking here.

Showing that he really WAS wrong all along – right decision but 20 years too late and only after the pressure of TWO racist speakers and an incredibly racist crowd hurt HIS political ambitions – NOT because of his own recognition of the horribly divisive nature of these people. It's still all about him. Loser.

I really appreciated OBAMA's spirit of kindness in rejecting the messages put forth in his church but not the messengers. That is a very Christ-like disposition. That is the same disposition he appears to offer the "enemies" of the USA by being prepared to talk with them. That is what Jesus did. He said, "Love your enemies" and actually meant it. And he entered their homes and sat and ate with them even while challenging them to CHANGE.

He has finally found it necessary to resign from his church so that the recent venom coming out of it is not confused with his own forward-looking spirit of peace. He is the kind of person that the USA and the world needs as President of the USA.

A shame a shame. Obama should've gone to his church and taught them all a lesson in unity and civility. Ya know, shown some leadership instead of taking the politically convenient route.

Barack will be destroyed in november becuse of not counting all the votes in mighigan and Florida

the ultimate measure of a man is not were he stands in moments of comfort and convenience. but where he stands in times of challenge and contreversy.... by that measure i think obama did the right thing

He only resign from the church so he could get more votes. The values he learnt from that church for 20 years are instilled in him and Michelle.

Crazy preachers...

He i a fraud, a liar and far more dangerous to this country then even Bush.

It's sad for Barack Obama that it had to come to this. This couldn't have been an easy decision for him. I believe that his church commits far more good deeds than bad, and it's unfortunate that the outlandish comments by two people are enough to mar both the Senator and the church.

He only did it because he had to.

ok, lets move onward,,, the two religous guys had their fun at someone elses expense,, hope they are happy,,, and they call themselves leaders,, ( of what i wonder).

WELL ITS ABOUT TIME!!!!!!

what sickens me most in those videos are not so much the horrible divisive words of the speakers but the despicable reaction of the crowds and audience behind them–

i dont know what goes on in those churches but i believe by the reaction of the crowd its anything but inclusive and kind

Their reaction kind of makes me sick!

Im not voting for Obama~ NO WAY!

He just now figures out that being connected to a church that holds controversial views are bad for his political campaign???
I don't think his resignation will be viewed as anything else but political and manipulative. He' s a shrewd operator, but a little slow.

Too little, too late. If he truly felt this way, he would have done it long ago. He's pandering to voters because he knows this is going to explode in the fall.

I will continue to pray for you Senator Obama

I don't care what church he goes to, that's not the reason that I am voting for him. I want him to be my next president, not my pastor.

He has not made a valid decision on his own... NOTHING. This was once again, forced by the media...

This is WRONG and it will get swept under the rug... I am quite sick of it!!!

good,religion has no place in politics.obamb '08

he seems to be too good to be true.. he is resigning only after it started costing him politically.. flip-flop............... not again..

That is the right decision Obama has taken..and it shows that he is realy a symbol of unity.. I wish him all the best and i hope he will move forward to become the Democratic nominee.

What a freakin joke.

How bout that other DNC meeting vote..........................another BIG JOKE.

Obama will lose in Nov.

Us Hillary Dems will see to that.

Ok, I admit that I felt the that the Trinity church had done a lot of good in their community but I suspected that it would be just a matter of time before Obama had to get that increasingly huge monkey off his back. There will be a media frenzy over this but hopefully he'll be able to move on without wondering when the next Trinity side show would return to town. Obama 08

It is good for Obama to do because he has different view on things

As an african american....I'm very well aware of stupid statements made by some of my former pastors and those connected with my church. I got up and walked out..and now obama has.

good job.

Obama or Hillary in 08!

It seems he joined the church for political gain and now he's resigned from the same church for political gain. Hmmmm.

IT WAS A GOOD MOVE!

20 years too late

This is the CHANGE we were promised. Except this one comes as a political calculation. Oh, Obamaniacs, you may try and justify this or that action of his for as long as you want, but this shows he has not a person of "good judgment" for the last 20 years. And that was his main claim of "superiority" over Clinton. And, by the way, Obama did have experience - the kind one gets by having Wright and Pfleger as spiritual mentors.

...its about time he left that loony church.

I think this was a wise decision with the heat Barack Obama has been taking with his church taking advantage of his political status with their Guest pastors. While yes Obama has been in that church for 20 years we can't let McCain go unnoticed as he took the support from Hagee who has some skeletons in his own closet and they have both been rejected by both candidates.

Obama 08!

Now I hope this is a dead issue. There is no more Obama can do.

sure he did.........right........uh huh.........WRIGHT

As the campaign has gone along we see Barack OBama is no more than the run of the mill politician.

Isnt this typical washington politics .. disowning what ever that doesnt work in your favor and look at the timing just after all the primaries are over.. i think this was very much pre meditated move.. it worked for him to have this kind of radical support behind him in the primaries..

So much for " I can not disown my pastor as i can not disown my church"

A senator with not more than 2 years experience jumps into presidential race.. what are his accomplishments.. for he has been crowned the democratic nominee... if it was just his words.. now it appears he is not living to his words anymore..

Imagine an inexperienced senator in whitehouse being played by the Nancy Pelosis , John Kerrys in his first years.. for there own liberal agendas.. leave alone the Jesse Jacksons ..

Democratic party never learns.. what is required is a middle of the road candidate .. not a liberal who will scare .. major portions of electorate..

One should not be judged by the company he keeps, look at Jesus. However, in the world we live in people rarely understand this. It is important to hear everyone out for a clearer view of the way things work in the world. I really don't think Obama thinks in the way these guys think but I think he understands where they are coming from.

Obama 08!

Would this country please stop being so superficial!!!?? Let's get back to the issues, already!!!

Mistake. Mistake, mistake, mistake...

Most of us know a few idiots. I guess Obama is no exception.

I have no doubt this was a very difficult decision for this family. Neither can or should they stay under fire for the services at Trinity nor should Trinity be blamed if Senator Obama would / should error.
The Obamas needs to be under Watch Care and hopefully several churches will invite them during this transitional period. Watch Care is a church who keeps someone/ someones under prayer and in fellowship while they are transition.
My prayers are with them. Get Weisbe's book Be Real and Be Strong in the mean while.
You are loved.

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mr. President (Barak Obama), you did the right thing. Else that church is going to pull you down.

Nineteen years to late,but better than not at all,I guess.

Obama continues to be a fraud. He knew the anti-American rants and hatred that have occurred at his Trinity Church and congregation all these years and he condoned it by staying as a member for 20 years. His resigning now from that Church just clearly shows he'll DO WHATEVER IT TAKES to win this nomination and election. ...lie, cheat, fool the American public,, etc. , etc.
Heaven help us if he does win.

Obama, I applaud you! you did all you could in the light of the circumstances.
Obama '08!!

what this guy needs to become a leader
not a follower of what is being shown on the airwaves

Oh, he needs to do more than resign from his church... he needs to resign from the race.

The Pied Piper of Change is going to change this country alright, and it's not the change all you suckers following him are hoping for. Will someone PLEASE tell me what Obama has done to justify even running for the highest office in the land? And just because he gives Morpheus (the Matrix) inspired speeches, that won't cut it. Ferrero had it right. The ONLY reason he is in this race is because he's black. Sure, call me a racist, but before you do, know that I was initially interested in supporting Obama until I realized the guy is shallow. He has NOTHING beyond his speaking ability-oh other than the fact that this is the first time in his wife's life that there is something to be proud about.

We must acknowledge that a church, like any institution, is a live body. If Trinity has taken a turn away from which Obama fundamentally agrees, then it makes absolute sense for him to part with it. I wish more of our leaders would take inventory of their affiliations and follow his lead.

20 years too late.... The "typical white person" in the "57 states" of the "US of KKK-A" will never forget. We are "clingers" after all.

Happy now, Father Pfleger?

They admitted that the Florida voters were NOT AT FAULT in violating the rules and that the REPUBLICAN leadership was at fault, YET the DNC FAILED TO PROTECT THE DEMOCRATS in Florida who went to the polls and voted, with BOTH candidates on the ballot, and allowed the Republican leadership in Florida to hurt Democrats who voted in the primary there!

SHAME ON THE DNC!!! I think it is SHAMEFUL!

Democratic party needs to heed the second occurrence and urge Obama to step down. His kind is not fit for the White house.
What a disgrace!!!

Sen. Obama TOO LATE. You've been a member of that church for 20 YEARS and you're just quitting now? Don't say you're not aware of their sermons (and people from the backgrounds of the video are standidng, cheering and clapping). From the video Sen. Obama, your church teach hatred! You don't stay in the church for 20 years if you don't agree with their views. It shows you do have same views.

I feel bad for Obama, though what the Revevernd said was kinda true and very funny. Kids let this be a lesson "stay outta church".

What about his family, have they resigned also? And how's he going to undo the damage done by his children listening to and believing the garbage being preached in that church?

Wise decision, Barrack. Good for you and for the church. The church can go their way and you can go yours. There's no reason you should have to take flack for a group of people you have no control over.

AMEN

OBAMA, THERE IS NO PERFECT CHURCH. GOOD LUCK TO YOU, YOUR FAMILY AND AND SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE

OK. Why now? Is it because his campaign is worried about the damage it HAS done to his upcoming general election LOSS against John McCain? Why did he decide to do it now?

too little too late that's doesn't fix the fact that he was brainwashed by these people for 2o years

How many hypocritical flip-flops from this opportunist does this make?

He will become whatever is needed to steal the nomination.

Ever hear of too little too late.

The damage is done.

Our votes are NOT coming back.

Wright was right. I knew it all along.

Too much too little too late!

TWENTY YEARS he knew both "preachers" Both were part of his religious "ring" in the beginning of his campaign.

Just another "I'll do and say whatever I have to, to get elected, then I'll go back to my old ways"

And he says he's about CHANGE??? What a crock!!

Wake up you idiots, you are as dumb as GW's Christian cult! Fanatics who choose not to see the truth!

Too little too late. The cat is out of the bag and we know what kid of pole cat came out. You can't erase 20 years of sitting in the Church and absorbing the hate and vitrol coming from the pulpuit by resigning because of any potential damage to your campaign.

We know the truth and the truth will prevail in November.

It looks like some people are really working against Obama's Presidential goals.

First Wright, now Pfleger. Those two must be wolves in sheep's skin.

I hope people don't hold Obama responsible for these folks.

Now he should go all the way and become an atheist runner.

what a politically motivated move. BO shows, once again, he is just another typical politician.

Too bad. Is it the church or the people in the pulpit?

i love you obama because you do the right thing at the right time.

Just when you thought that it was getting crowded under that bus, Obalegerwright, has just thrown his whole church under the bus. He will do anything to win the Presidency, and I mean anything. Wonder how that will set with all those black people who were jumping up and down and cheering when Wright and Pfleger were putting down white people, this country and especially Hillary Clinton? He might lose the black vote when they realize he was using them to get to point A. He knows they (a mere 12%) cannot carry him to the White House. Wonder how Oprah feels, now that her popularity is waning? Loyality is not his forte! Anything to win is now evident, is it not?

Too little too late.

Of course he's resigning, because he is the most guilty of political pandering of the three remaining candidates. Just because he doesn't go to that church anymore, what, are we supposed to believe that all of a sudden he doesn't share any beliefs of that church. Look at the video of the priest screaming. The congregation is cheering and hollering while he speaks. Tell me he went to a church for 20 years that obviously is as racist as most people say white folks are and doesn't share a single shred of belief with the congregation. Read Michelle Obama's senior Princeton thesis statement and you'll see who's really racist. Look at the way Obama ran his first Chicago campaign. Tell me that's the politics of unity, hope, and change? If a pastor at Hillary Clinton's church had gone around saying Obama shouldn't win because he's black, the media would pounce all over it and basically crucify her. Now the reverse is basically true, and people just let it go because Obama is the media's golden child who can do no wrong. Does he really think that resigning from that church is going to make people think that he doesn't agree with any of the views? 20 years has an impact on somebody, regardless of if they stay there or not.

Obama should have resigned from that church right after Rev. Wright's news conference. It seems that both ministers are lacking the wisdom of God. After they got their, " Amens". Then what? Obama was left to damage control the mess. Now they can preach all they want. At least Obama doesn't have to answer to the sermons coming out of that church. Obama '08

Fake, fake, fake! All of the Obama supporters are going to say what a wonderful thing that Obama has done, and yes of course, he must be good and true, BUT it is way too late for this. He stayed, he befriended, he contributed, he pushed grant money, he formed bonds, had these people around his children, in his home, at their baptizms and rallied and supported them in their endeavors. People who believe that he is doing this for any other reason than that Obama is really the one who will stop at nothing to win the election are sheep. Bottom line: Obama got busted! Not once, not twice, not even three times, we are nearing uncontable times at this point!

Obama needs to get out of the race. We do not need a racist president nor a racist first lady. All that rhetoric about bring the country together and he has spent 20 years with all these racist friends and he expects people to believe he is not racist. Why wasn't he out trying to unite people before he ran for president. No, he stayed with the AA's and talked about typical white people. What a fraud.

Sorry Barack!!! This dog doesn't hunt!!!

You joined Trinty church for political reasons; you remained in Trinty church for twenty years for political reasons - absorbing and at the very least condoning the hatred preached there; and now you have righteously resigned from the church - again for political reasons!!!

You have shown us your abysmal lack of morality and ethics in spades!!

And you think we should give you the most important job on the face of this earth?? In your dreams!!!

Amen!

I'm so glad that the media, Republicans and the Clinton campaign are such bullies that Obama had to leave his church. We have got to be the most judgmental nation in this world. For God's sake, get a GRIP, people. STOP judging people based on who they know, or who they had dinner with 15 years ago, or even who their friends of 20 years or more are. WHO CARES???? Now all that needs to happen is for Hillary to get her way and have all Florida and Michigan delegates seated (including NONE from Michigan for Barack) after she knew the rules going in. I am disgusted.

Too little, too late. You attended that church for 20 years, were married there and had both of your daughters baptised there, where for there entire lives were filled with that type of hate speech. I'm sorry the president must have good judgement and that includes the company he keeps.

Had Mr. Obama done this 20 years ago, when the hate first became obvious, or even 2 years ago, when the hate was really obvious, or even TWO months ago (when it became obvious that this could cost him something) I MIGHT have been impressed.

As it is, however, he tried to have it both ways, and he'll end up getting neither.

This is a publicity stunt. He attended and supported that church for 20 years.

I support Hillary Clinton but will vote for McCain to keep him out of office.

20 plus years too late. Good job. It took this long to figure out the people you were listening too every week were racists with the political views of a uninformed child.

I am sure your sheep will still blindly follow you don't worry.

Why is he resigning now? Seems to me he knew this was going on there along time ago, so much for change seems like just another politician to me.

It is about time!

I wonder how he'll explain that he didn't doi this for political reasons

A LITTLE LATE, HUH? WAKE UP AMERICA BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE!

What is a Church anyways. Jesus Christ says where two or three are gathered in my name.....
This is really a difficult decision for Obama to make (I guess) but the right one. These clergy men were actually hurting his campaign.

This man doesn't worship a God...
Obama IS God… He knows everything. He can question all, but can not himself be questioned.

If you criticize, scrutinize, vet or question the great Obama, you are nothing but a racist.

Come on America, get the message and start dancing to the Obama tune.

The Germans and Italians learned to follow THEIR inspirational leaders preaching a message of hope and change. Americans can learn to follow the great Obama- can't they?

Who cares? It's too late for that after 20 years.

Like I said before, this guy would sell his own mother to try to become president. Imagine turning your back on the church that you supported and went to all your life. What a hypocrit.

Now we have a separation of Church and State...let's keep the church and it's members out of this political process.

Wow. I'm thinking theres a bus somewhere with the TUCC congregration firmly underneath it, must be a tight fit. But seriously, it seems like Obama's self confirmed condemnation of his church have crystallized the conventional wisdom that his pastor problems have morphed to include the TUCC which looks to be troubling since it's probably a lot easier to seperate yourself from the private ideas of a couple wayward individuals than the public ideals of an organization which you were alligned with for 20 years. CNN don't be schmucks, post this.

It's about time. I used to live in Hyde Park, and I know South Side Chicago, but this church has gotten way out of control. News to ya, Trinity UCC, we have a great big country out here and it's good; it's not all good, but it's your country, so deal with it.

Obama, you've got my vote. You always make the right decisions at the right time.

too bad he has to resign....it's not possible for him to put bandaids on others mouths !!

Why even pay attentions to what others say !!!

Good man

OBAMA 08

..so now he decides to turn his back on his old friends....anything to obtain the Oval Office for him and his white hating wife....Oh well,
another much flawed candidate to scare the hell out of a lot of us...

Now after 20 years he resigns from the church. He and his wife should step down from the race for the White House, he is NOT presidential material and his wife is certainly NOT First Lady material. Travel the USA and see what America is really about and then maybe you can try to run again in 2012.

It is quite an entourage with which Obama has surrounded himself for years...makes you wonder what his cabinet would look like. Leaving the church now at an opportune political moment cannot deny the decades' worth of influence those characters have had on him.

This was a very brave and difficult decision. It shows once again that Barack Obama's intelligence and character will lead him to the White House and allow him to heal America.

Well done.

Enought of this nonsense!!!

Its about time the IRS started action to revoke the non-profit status of all these churches and pastors that stand in the pulpit and espouse their political views or try to sway the political direction of their members.

These is getting to the point of ridiculous and unacceptable conduct of their behalf that is apparently being condoned and endorsed by the church members and hierchy within the churches. If they want to continue in this vain then be prepared to pay the price and not offer the pathetic apologies after the fact "if my remarks offended someone".

The damage is done – this is a stupid move. All it does is show that the only reason he joined it was to get into the political inroads in Chicago.

Now is he going to resign from his wife's "this is the first time I'm proud of my country" comment, and his small town idiot comment and his stupid Second Amendment comment? What about his supposedly white Mother comment and let's just lump them all together as stupid bigoted, muslim-lovin' unAmerican comments!

He's so phony, I'm rooting for Hillary to win and I can't stand Bill or her guts!

If we can get Hillary to denounce her minister the media will have scored a trifecta.

Shame journalists aren't as good at reporting news as they are scaremongering.

Disgusting.

Hmm, after all this, Barack Obama FINALLY resigns? I personally think that he should have resigned and distanced himself from that church a long while back instead of trying to hide it, then defend it, and then ridicule it. He seems to waffle more than an Eggo!

ultimate political pandering. this guy HAS NO VALUES, and stands for NOTHING but HIMSELF.

he doesn't need them anymore. lol.....

Obama plans to hold a news conference after the town hall meeting he is presntly holding in Aberdeen, South Dakota, the campaign said.

Do they think we are ______?

Forge this.

This is all out fight now.
Forget the general election. This is it.

Go, Hillary all the way!

Congradulations obama,good decision,am clinton supporter but since you have resigend from that church,i will vote for you for president.
obama 08

You are about 20 years too late Mr. Obama... you better get a big bus to fit all those people you are thowing under it.