How is this in any way different than either issue involving Don Imus?

Where is the righteous indignation and demands for his immediate firing?

Oh, wait a minute, he doesn't technically have a job to lose. How exactly does one go about unseating a self appointed "guardian of the black community"?

How can you shift blame onto FOX News for this??? I can't say I'm a FOX fan…far from it, but the comments by Mr. Jackson only reveal a problem within the black community itself—denial. Many leading black political leaders cringe when they hear the TRUTH about the state of the black community. Barack is one of the few brave black men that will stand up and say there is not always a white man to blame for some problems. Black men - like himself!- can achieve many things and serve as role models for these young black boys.

Fox should have aired all of Jackson's comments. There are many more issues at hand than absent fathers and Jackson probably pointed out those issues. And by the way, ALL families suffer from divorce or single parenthood by choice or accident - not just Black families. Obama is pandering to Blacks and non-Blacks who believe "if Blacks would just do [fill in the blank] then they wouldn't have all those problems. Blacks need to pull themselves up by their bootstraps." I'm a Black woman (yes, I'm a single parent & I've raised 3 wonderful sons - 2 with college degrees, one who is presently in college - thank you very much!). I'm tired of Obama and others pandering to folks who focus on the problems and then generalize to get brownie points.

This won't hurt Obama, actually it could help him……the AA's are NOT going to vote for McSame anyways and for the whites who are so worried Obama is like Jesse or Rev Sharpton, here Jessie is complaining aout it. It will help Obama overall

Rev. Jackson should not have to apologize it all…

Jesse Jackson is the single greatest hypocrite in history. I will never understand why anyone listens to a word the man says. Fortunately very, very few care what he thinks or says anymore. The world is better for it.

The comments Obama said were true! And coming from a black person who was raised in a single parent home i agree. But what people leave out is the fact that he was also talking to all fathers of different races not just black. But he focused in on the AA b/c there is a substantially higher number of single parent home.

As always some critics will never be satisified. These are the same people who streotype all black people and say they need to get off welfare and take care of their kids and content that Obama is a marxist going to turn America into a welfare state, but when Obama says it's not PC.

Jesse and Al can both go away for all I care they don't speak for all black people and I wish the MSM would stop paying them attention

Did I miss something? I have already heard the Rev. Jackson apologize and explain his negative remarks about Obama, but you have not reported even an edited version of his "hot mike" comments. Where is the heart of the story? Are you going to to report the whole story??? Seems we should be clued in…Thanks

I thought we all agreed that spying on Americans was bad. In a private conversation, an American who widely supports a certain presidential candidate, expressed one small area of disagreement——and a news station that functions without integrity, captured it on tape by using subterfuge and special equipment. That says a whole lot more about Fox News than it does about Jackson or Obama. And what it's saying isn't good for Fox or for our civil liberties. Since Obama does not have a clone, I doubt that there is one person in the country who agrees with absolutely everything he says, but that doesn't mean we don't totally support his presidency. I hope Jackson sues them down to their ugly, yellow, curved toenails.

I am not sure what the comments were by reading this article. Why have breaking news about an apology for comments the readers don't know?

Rev- you were caught that is why you are apologizing. Let the truth be told- All fathers take care of your children period. Black and Proud to be raising my 2 kids and my other 2 step kids

See? No one can criticize Obama- because he won't allow it because he believes he is the Messiah.

Bush… well who DOESN'T RIP HIM?

Hillary… boy, so-called-democrats sure did denigrate and trash her- all in the name of hope, unity and change. And the sexual comments were best.

McCain… McPain, McSame, McShame, McBush… and all the usual slurs used against HRC.

Jesse Jackson is a poor excuse and has a lot of nerve insulting anyone. He's just searching for more fame. He does not speak for Black Americans (or African Americans as he would say). Go away, Jesse. Obama is the truth and you can't handle it!

OMG! Someone was caught saying something negative about Obama! They should have their citizenship stripped and deported to some third world country.

After all, this is Obama and everyone knows that negative remarks by anyone (media, personal and opinions) towards Obama are not allowed in this country!

I wonder…did Obama's comments strike a cord with Jackson? Maybe if someone spoke of morality more often he and others representing the clergy may have chosen a different course of action in their own lives. If not Obama, who? Somebody needs to say it. And don't shot the messenger. It is not who's right…it's what's right. And clearly screwing around outside the marriage creating children out of wedlock is a problem. But it is not just in the African American churches. How can anyone be mad at him for telling it like it is? In stead of getting mad, make the adjustment and live longer, happier lives. Did he say it because he hated you? or because he wants to see you prosper? Stop getting it twisted. I guess Jackson would be mad it someone came up to his house and told him his house was on fire…He might respond, 'mind your own business! and what are you qualifications for determining when there is a fire?"

Hey Nevada. Instead of calling Fox the "lowest of the low" for reporting something that is actually newsworthy, why don't you take a look at the good reverend Jesse and throw some of your misdirected bitterness toward him. It's too bad that your liberal blinders won't let you see things as they really are… Jesse is a racist and Barack is an empty suit who is good at reading a teleprompter. Martin Luther King Jr. emplored us to "judge a man by the content of his character, not the color of his skin" and yet, multitudes of African Americans are jumping on the Obama band wagon BECAUSE of the color of his skin. How can any African American Christian (Jesse, Sharpton, etc.) be a supporter of Obama, who has so vehemently pushed for the legalized murder of babies, whether they're unborn, partially born, or even "accidentally" born?

If the media keeps their mouths shut and ignores this it will go away!! Just another way of Jackson getting the spot light. Loved how Obama has tried to bring "morality" back into the US for everyone-white and black!!! Great family–no divorce–no drugs and Mom, Dad and girls really do things together!!! Love the image for new young American families-white and black!!! And I'm a white gramma!!

Ever since the civil rights movement has been over in this country (IE - late 60's) Jesse jackson has been seeking some form of relevancy… more to Kuro's point…. the guy likes to talk and see his picture in the paper. Sounds more like self-gratification than anything.

Tenn Man, I think your name pretty much gave your stance away before you even commented.

Uhm, what exactly did Jesse say that was supposedly offensive? What kind of shoddy "reporting" gives you the text of an apology with no mention of why he's giving it?

Its alright Jesse just work your hardest for Barack, I grew up poor and white here in Iowa. We are divided more by a rich poor gap then ANYTHING else during my lifetime. All my brothers and sisters no matter what color, sexual prefrence, race, religion, or anything else should be treated as anything but equal. WE all need to join together and take this country away from the rich and special intrests and make this country great. Equality is equality, everyone should be looked after. Not the rich get richer like it has been. And to the critics that is not socalism thats Equal Rights for all.

One element they both have is that they are both correct. Obama's argument like Bill Cosby is correct the stats are behind it but one critical note that rev Jackson states is true that if you remove the elements of racism, high poverty and other factors that disporportionately effect the Black Community we don't know if those numbers will hold true.

We cannot ignore the reasons why Black men are absent from the home and just say it's by choice, there are factors that contribute to that behavior. As leaders they have to attack both sides not just lable it a Black problem.

If anything, this will help Obama.

He was absolutely right, afterall. The black community obviously DOES have a problem with black male responsibility in the family and it's just a fact. Jesse Jackson just can't admit that and he will never help the black community until he does.

if its on Fox News it smells….. Get ready Obama for everything and the kitchen sink…. .. power isnt giving, its taken…

I am a 52 year old male african american and we have got to move beyond of when criticism is level against the african american community if it is true it is what it is and it is up to the individuals to accept or change .

Barack Obama's comments about the negative impact of children growing up without a father were an insult to the tens of thousands of lesbian mothers in the country who are raising healthy, moral, and well-loved children without a father in the home. His comments may have offended Jesse Jackson as a black man but they offended me as a lesbian. Obama seems to continue this pattern of insensitive comments that offend many…including his absurd and misogynistic comment to Senator Clinton during the Unity, NH appearance that she does so many wonderful things for this country "all while wearing heels." What a jerk.

Go Obama!

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Seems funny that someone without any moral fiber would criticize someone about their morality. What Obama said was truth. If "religious leaders" aren't going to say what is needed, I applaud Obama for doing so.

Jackson is a sleezy opportunist. Nothing more.

And where is the comment he made? How is this complete news if you are not even quoting the actual comments he made?
CNN YOU LET ME DOWN ON THIS ONE

Barack said nothing to evoke such a comment from Jackson. It shows what a hypocrite Jackson is and what a competent leader Obama is.

Jessie Jackson has, like Ralph Nader, become an ineffectual
and out of touch dramatist, desperate to remain on the national stage.

I guess this is news. Just the fact that it was Fox who recorded this makes it even worse.

Nevada, don't be such an idiot. It probably was unintentional. This sort of thing has happened at just about every news channel I have ever watched. Plus, I wonder why anyone still cares what Jesse says–he is about the most pathetic public figure there is. Apparently, he thinks he is the only one who can give advice to the black community. Barry finally says something right and Jesse can't stand it–if followed it would put him out of business and he would have to get a real job.

In some ways, Obama will probably take all the Jackson/Sharpton criticism he can get.

How is he hurting his message Rev? This is old news in the Black churches. Shut your hole…he doesn't need "help".

So in other words, don't tell blacks what they need to hear. Keep the dirty laundry of the Black community quiet; shhhhhh! Better not talk about it! Meanwhile, self appointed black "leaders" like Jackson and Sharpton continue to lead blacks down the wrong path and continue their 40+ years of destroying Dr. King's vision of black folks. I have more respect for my own people of 40 years ago and earlier than I do now.

I guess instead of preaching self reliance, he'd be happier if Obama was going around preaching the ol' "You are the victim of white America" nonsense.

As a black person, I find the man(Jackson) shameful.

to be honest I am glad Obama is being honest in saying hey there are many Blacks that give the majority a bad name. There are also many Whites, Hispanics, Asians, Europeans, etc that do the same to those groups.

We all jump at the first hint of a failure to criticize the majority, instead of thakning and motiviating those that do good. Here Obama is simply in a sense saying "lets prove to to ourselves and to all that we are a great group of people that doea help this country." Shame on Jesse for disparaging remarks of a man willing to stand up and say enough!

I am hispanic, grew up in the DC area. I went to private shcool and pursuing an aerospace engineering career. I also ahve had my furstrations with portrayls of Hispanics, but mostly with the vainty and ignorance of many Hispanics I have known. The majority are hard workers and honest people. One can say the same of any other group. All of us have flaws, but instead of accepting them or pointing them out, we should rectify them! I applaud Obama for asking not just Blacks but all people to better themselves. No I am not a democrat, I have been a registered Republican (moderate) for some time now.

Well Senator Obama is hurting his credibility with white voters through is connection to that horrible church he has been a part of for 30 years. I can't vote for anyone who for 20 years has been part of an organization that preaches hate and racism.

Reminds me of the old line, "I'll be for you or against you, whichever will do you the most good."

Add Jesse Jackson to the list of people whose opposition helps Obama secure the middle ground…Karl Rove, Hamas, etc.

Seems like everyday Obama steps in it. He's the last thing we need for a president. He's a JOKE!

Wait, Nevada - Jesse Jackson's true feelings about Obama finally coming to light is somehow the fault of FNC?

This is beautiful. Were you similarly dismissive of Reagan's legendary "bombing begins in five minutes" hot-mic gaffe? Of the media putting troop positions and combat strategies on television for the enemy to watch? Of the media exposing Dick Cheney's dressing down of a colleague in a private conversation on the Senate floor?

I somehow doubt it.

I'm not sure what will be more entertaining - hearing what Jackson really thinks, or watching every channel BUT Fox try to explain it away in the hopes that the official candidate of the media gets elected in November.

The press won't repeat what Jesse Jackson actually said. Would a McCain supporter receive the same consideration? No way. The press would be putting the crude, offensive language out there high volume, and they'd make sure it was connected to McCain.

He does not need to apologize. I agree, the democrative nominee went out of line. I give Jackson credit for saying it like it is. What does Farrakhan have to say?

Right, wrong or indifferent, it’s nice to see Jackson take responsibility for his words and apologize; a lesser man would not have done so.

Where is the link to the sound bite? What did Jesse say?

FOX and (reputable) NEWS don't belong in the same sentence.
Sen. Obama was only raising an issue that should be important to all and was making it relevant to those he was speaking to at the time.

It is Fox's duty to report news. This is news. How does that make them "low"? Indeed, the "lowest of the low"?

Are the news outlets to be blamed for the actions of the Rev. Jesse Jackson.

Should we "shield the public" from this issue?

Please explain.

Let's get this straight Nevada, Jesse Jackson says something derogatory about Obama and it's the fault of Fox? Good luck with that.

What is there to apologize for, Jesse Jackson said it, meant it and got caught red handed for his remark. Unfortunately the Democrats do not have the discpilne to shut up and unify behind their candidate. Obama's comments were valid and relevant. Jackson's, as always, were pandering and motivated not by conviction and courage but by what he thought people wanted to hear.

Barak Obama can do no wrong , he is perfect and we should vote for him no matter what other people say about him. Thai is the message we get from the obama team.

Having Jesse on Obama's "team" is a liability. Jesse may get him the radical black vote but that isn't going to win the election. He needs to get away from this bozo.

Please do not let this story become so much of a circus that it takes away from the message that Obama delivered concerning the state of affairs for the black family, particulary his message regarding black fathers (or the absence of them). And to call this deja vu, as if this is even close to the Wright situation is very off base.

Really how bad could it be? We know its not something racist. Most likely it was something small that was taken out of context that could sound like he doesn't support Barack if edited correctly. This statement is just to try to preempt anything Fox News may try to pull.

As racist of network as FOX is, Rev. Jackson should have known they would pull a stunt to pounce on Obama. This just seems like another effort to derail Obama's chances by eliciting controversy between Obama and Rev. Jackson. I hope that Obama supporters are intelligent enough to realize this.

Jesse Jackson no doubt said something racist seeing that Barack is biracial.

FURTHER POOF THAT SENATOR OBAMA WILL

MAKE A GREAT PRESIDENT OF ALL AMERICANS.

WHAT COMES OUT OF JESSE'S MOUTH HAS ONLY

SERVED JESSE & ONLY SERVES JESSE.

Go ahead, blame FOX. I'm amazed CNN even paid lip service to this. Rev. Jackson is in a life and death struggle with relevance, and Obama is much better off without him. Speaking of (ir)relevance, why hasn't mediawatch.com mobilized Rev. Sharpton? Can you imagine what would have happened if Imus said any of this?

Personal responsibility is a big deal.

I don't have any problem with anything Barack said on this issue
most of what he said is true facts, some were a matter of opinion which I agree with.

Jesse asking that he only speak to government responsibilities and actions that goverments can take to fix the problem is a position that I understand but don't entirely agree with.

If My president decides to point out that we all need a little more personal responsibility in our lives, I don't think that's a bad thing.

I don't agree with any politician, politicking from the pulpit - but Barack is certainly not the only one who's done it or will do it.

"That was the context of my private conversation and it does not reflect any disparagement on my part for the historic event in which we are involved or my pride in Senator Barack Obama, who is leading it, whom I have supported by crisscrossing this nation in every level of media and audience from the beginning in absolute terms."

It's funny how Rev. Jackson counts on caucasian people to make negative remarks regarding african-american people so that he may have a livelyhood, however when he bashes an african american it is just supposed to be ok.

barak obama is going to take out on all other men the fact that he didn't have a father. i, for one, am fed up with his feminist lectures. men are just as good OR bad as women are. period. end of story. instead of his lectures, he should either equally lecture women, you know who have babies with 10 different fathers to collect welfare, who murder their children and husbands, who gold-dig men AND taxpayers at high rates, etc., etc. stop trashing men and boys, obama because you had a loser father and are surrounded by women who encourage this behavior. my young nephews have enough problems without hearing your male-bashing B.S.

What did he say?

Hey Nevada, what's FOX got to do with this?

Anyone know what he said?

I don't care for obama, but the man is right about this… Cosby said it YEARS AGO, and no one listened… guys like sharpton and jesse jackson swept it under the rug.

It would be the FAUX news genrerating this story , Obama is correct, and since he was a organizer on the South side of Chicago then he saw First hand what the Black male community is doing to itself. If Rev Jackson took offense to the statmements then he should do something about it being his Headquaters is right in the middle of that said Community. NEXT on FAUX news reports show Obama got a C on his 4th grade math test.

Is Jesse Green? As in jealously?

Almost lends some credibility to Obama. I can't think of a higher compliment than to be insulted by Jessie Jackson. It is people like Jessie Jackson who have continually fought for government entitlement programs that have cripled black males in there roles as leaders and fathers.

Oh Nevada, you make a lot of sense. Jackson says something about Obama and you blame FOX. TYPICAL!!!

Jesse jackson has always veen careful about what he says. What he said is understandable.

This will hurt Jesse Jackson more than anything. Oddly enough, it might actually help Obama.

Jesse Jackson is a big nut…people like him 're reasons why blacks 're behind. Blacks need morality and family value definitely they do…. Shame on you Mr hypocrisy…

Rev. Jackson is two faced as they come.

The Rev is out of touch. As a black man, I agree with Senator Obama. Its time that someone had the courage to say it in our community.

Fox is indeed the scum of cable network news. But Rev. Jackson ought to know better than the publicly in ANY setting say anything disparaging about such a public figure as Senator Obama. Some conversations are better left in the comforts of your own home with family.

The big issue with this news story is Rev. Jackson was once running for the same office Senator Obama seems poised to win.

Jesse Jackson is one of those old civil rights era leaders that need to step out of the public eye and let the next generation work on today's problems. He, like many of the older civil rights leaders supported Clinton and are angry that the little influence they had left has evaporated.

Just HOW was Fox wrong? Jackson made the comment, not Fox; their mic just ppicked it up….

everytime one opens their mouths i am reminded why the dems have no chance, despite what certain polls by a certain news network profess

So when can we expect the good Reverend Sharpton to be all over this and start his crusade to run Jesse Jackson out of town on a rail?
Is he on his way yet? Has any picketing started yet? Has Mr. Obama came out and said how his words have hurt him? Is CNN running non stop coverage yet on this incredibly important breaking news?!

Obama should just go atheist and distance himself far far away from anyone of the cloth XD

Oh come on please. Is Fox News now eavesdropping on people's private conversations. Let's talk about the issues in the election: the war in Iraq, the price of gasoline, the economy.

Go OBAMA…

Who cares…….I honestly wish that a) the media was not allowed to report on anything related to the election and b) that all candidates for the presidency were not allowed to have teams of experts to guide them. Hillary said this is like a job interview……I have never been allowed to have other people tell me what to do and say during the interview. How about having candidates who can think for themselves instead of spew what their advisers tell them to say. We should just elect the advisers then instead of the mouth piece.

Nice article. I'm glad Jesse is a supporter for real. He's definetely not a hot headed Reverend Wright so that's a plus, and on top of that, I have a respect for Jesse Jackson because he knows what he's talkin' about and always keeps it real. Obama kept it REALLy real with the Black Father comment. I love it.

Obama 08

Who's is Jesse Jackson ? He is certainly not speaking for me or my family nor is he any kind of leader. It seems that the only time you hear or see him is when someone black gets into something. A true civil rights leader will speak out for anyone who's civil rights have been violated. That goes double for " Rev. Sharpton".

Moron. I just wish these former Clinton gasbags would shut up. They aren't providing money or any meaningful support, they just sit back and alternately demand and threaten, and I'm getting a little sick of it. Jesdse Jackson is typical of these self centered self promoting hacks. Jesse! GO AWAY!!!

what a turd…. who is supposed to talk about morality to fathers that leave their families and abandon their children? If a white guy said something, it would be taken totally wrong, and rightly so. Jesse, shut up! You go Barack!

Jackson had his chance. He's always putting his foot in his mouth. Remember "hymie town" remark. This shows that he acts one way in public, but is a monster in private. I wouldn't trust Jessie Jackson no farther than I could see him. Don't blame FoxNews. If Jackson would had been more discreet this would not had happened. I'm a brother, and for Obama all the way.

Yeah he's sorry alright. Sorry he got caught.

Is jesse relevant….really? If he is, is that change? Or is it just the same Demo political machine grinding away? Same platform, same lack of ideas, and the same blame game. Ideas and solutions to tough problems would be change. It is time for the change we are hearing about. I just wish it was real instead of rhetorical.

maybe jesse should remember this the next time he jumps on someone for saying something in poor taste…

Barack wasn't lying. Don't criticize the man for speaking the truth. Someone needs to Mr. Rev. Jackson.

Nevada,

What did Fox news do here that was wrong? Recorded a nasty comment by a public figure? I'm no fan of FauxNEWS, but did they do anything wrong here? Politicians and those in the public sphere, like Jackson, need to learn that someone is ALWAYS watching and ALWAYS listening. It would be better if Jesse had the moral fortitude to refrain from such speech to begin with.

Jesse Jackson should be grateful a black leader in America can understand and talk about the plight of black culture in the U.S. and the problem with fatherless children, husbandless women, crime, school truancy, personal responsibility, etc.
Jesse sure as heck isn't, and he has made a living off white guilt now for decades. Perhaps he feels Obama may put a dent in Jesse's efforts to expand the Racial Industrial Complex he has profited so much from much of his life.

This could be good for Obama. He's not going to lose African-American support. However, Jesse looking down his nose at Obama for telling black men to act like, well, men likely goes over well with independent white folk.

Let it go and forget about it. There are more important things to cover.

I'm certainly no Obama fan, nor do I give a flip about Jesse Jackson - however, if Obama is "lecturing" the black community about responsibility to their children, GOOD FOR HIM! It's about time that someone spoke up, someone who has some credibility with that community, and tells them the truth about what they're doing to themselve, without any help from whitey.

A Hot Mike mmmmm…… Sounds like FOX NEWS! Really fair and balanced. Learn your lesson people. Quit appearing on this low life news station.

lol he bashes barack for talking to blacks about ethics and morality… wow thats just horrible… i mean really is talking about morality in his race a bad thing, or should he turn a blind eye to issues like it?

Fox isn't a news organization, it's the propaganda outlet for the NAZI wing of the Rpublican party

Gee, perhaps the American people are starting to see how Sharpton, Jackson, Wright, and Barack Obama really are. Just like the white folks they always put down!

"Nevada" had no problem with playing "open mike" tapes of Bush and Cheney. But now that Jesse Jackson has been caught in a rare moment of honesty he criticizes FOX's "professionalism." Different set of rules for "the anointed one"? Maybe the two reverends (Wright: "Barack is a politician He'll say what he has to say.") see BHO for what he is: a typical liberal politician willing to do or say anything to get elected.

I can't wait to see all the racists who comment on this story. I can hear them crawling out of their caves.

Oh ho…Jesse Jackson is apologizing for insulting comments made publicly. That is too priceless. Probably it isn't a big deal, but I gotta tell you all, I'll be smiling all day. Quick, America, let's throw an overblown media-played-up temper tantrum about it and get him fired!

Rev Wright, Rev Jesse Jackson !!!!
Now you know who keeps the black man down, another balck man.

And this FOX News. urgh…..
Its beens almost 5 years since I watched it. I have blocked it on my TV. Is Hannity still wih Fox ?

Boycott FOX. They are sick!

So what did Jesse say? Why don't we have a clip or text? Could it be that CNN is keeping the tape from us? Trying to help Obama? What a joke of a "news" source. Blitzer's show and CNN's coverarge should be required to post "paid for by Barack Obama."

Wake up America. Obama is absolutely correct when he says that the moral and ethical attitudes of the Black community have declined. Family values, responsibility, and education are vital to all of our citizens. Keep it up Barack. You can only be a positive influence on the youth of this country, no matter what their color is.

Jesse Jackson is just ticked he isnt the guy fronting the ticket. He is only marginally better than publicity seeking dirtbag Al Sharpton. If I was Barack, I would not want either one of them anywhere near me. They dont care about the voters, even the african american voters. They only care about themselves. I am not a Barack supporter per say. But he doesnt need the likes of those two to mess anything up for him.

despite what the media will tell you jesse is irrelevant and doesn't speak for the entire african american race.

Nevada…just because it happened to be a Fox microphone you feel the urge to attack Fox??

Jackson is one of the biggest race baiters out there. This is a guy who has been in front of the camera for 40 years now. He shows up when ever a mic is hot for him to cry racism. Boo hoo. So what is it, this guy is a victim of a hate crime by FOX. They should apologize TO him. If they are going to have people on who don’t understand how TV works I guess it’s a set up. FOX was just waiting for a black man to be a potential nominee so they could invite a black leader who would screw up and speak while the mic was hot and FOX even had them say derogatory things towards another black person. WOW. Yup. Nothing pofessinal bout that.

Just want to know what the mike picked up !

These are worse than a bunch of school girls.. always back stabbing each other - so power hungry, power grubbing. Jackson with his high and mighty talk proves he's slime.

However it just might be a ploy to get the whites to support Obama by trying to make it seem like there is a Wedge between Obama and the insane "Reverand" Jackson.

After having a "lovechild," Jackson is the pot calling the kettle "black!"

No doubt, Obama is not "black enough" for the Reverend Jackson. Typical old machine Democratic entitlement politics. Racism in this country runs deep AND both ways.

Best way to keep FOX from reporting it is pretty simple - don't say it.

Hey, Nevada explained to me why is this FNC's fault and not Jesse's. Who spoke these repulsive words.

Why is this breaking news? Jesse shouldn't have to apologize to anyone, lets keep it real.

now were seeing the real obama

So Nevada is of the mindset that to be a professional news organization, negative news should be withheld (if you are a democrat). Nevada must be running his state's New York Times satalite office.

This is an issue that needs to be addressed in homes of all ethnic backgrounds. These are the times we live in.

Jackson's just sorry he got caught.

I thought the Jackson family was on Barack's side…Chicago politics…Rev Jesse Jackson will now be looked down on by the DNC…just like Bill and Hillary!!!! God forbid anyone says anything sour about THE SAVIOR BARACK….I want 2 new NOMINEES…wake up AMERICA…a very sad lifelong DEMOCRAT from CT,lived in SC,TX and ILLINOIS….

Just hearing the Rev apologize for something is pretty remarkable. Although I still never heard anything about an apology to the Duke Lacrosse players that he and Al Sharpton publicly berated for the apparent (use loosely) rape of that stripper which, of course, turned out not to be true. Why no apology there, I wonder?

noone but the news crew that caught it has heard what he said, yet he pre-empts the possible airing of them by appologizing.

Something tells me that he didn't just voice his displeasure,but that he used some "interesting" words to describe Sen. Obama.

And by "interesting", I mean Don Imus-like "interesting".

Should make for some fun comparisons.

Hey Nevada…Fox News is the highest of the high…ratings

FOX News rocks!

This not news. Who cares what Reverend Jackson thinks. He doesn't speak for the majority of the African American community — the vast majority of whom support senator Obama.

I suspect this exposes more jealousy on Jackson's part than anything else.

Obama shouldn't pay this any mind, but he should be aware that there probably are a lot of "old-school" black leaders out there who are jealous of his emergence.

Go Obama!!

How can anyone make any judgements until they have heard the comments? BTW, what did he say exactly? Someone must know.

Nevada - are you serious? Every unbiased evaluation of news shows FOX is as fair as any other news source. Typical liberal reaction to blame the source of the information when the facts don't support your preconceived ideas.

hang in there pres elect obama everyone will change there tune when you take the oath of office,our so call leaders black ,white ,yellow ,red,brown will be running to your side and giving you the high fives and saying i knew we could BARACK O8

Jesse Jackson isn't Obama's friend idiot. This isn't Reverend Wright and everybody knows Jackson has a big Mouth anyway

Hey Nevada,

When you can't handle the truth, you blame the messenger!

Good. I'm glad this happened. What we have here are some "growing pains" on the part of Mr. Jackson…or should I say "shrinking pains." Obama has become the titular head of the progressive black American political structure, leaving Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton, the two headed dragon formerly thought of as the co-CEO's of black America obsolete and lost in the shadows. He is now lashing out at Obama out of a sense of rage considering Obama's many successes and the post-racial nature of his candidacy. You've got to expect there would be some sour grapes.

This also crystallizes to the average cynical (white) voter that Obama is not under the wing of nor at the beck and call of people like Jackson and Sharpton who have been in recent years thought of as hucksters and less than aboveboard individuals.

So all in all, I'm happy about this news.

Jesse…probably just trying for another 15 minutes. The man DOES love to see his picture on the news and in the paper.

Nevada, you're blaming Fox's microphone for Rev Jacksons comments? His comments weren't a big deal. Would you complain if NBC or CNN mic's overheard a Bush or McCain support negative comments on one of them? Probably not. Go back to sleep.

I bet.

Yeah, Nevada, 'cuz CNN would have never put out those comments. Let me guess, CONSPIRACY, huh? Bush and Cheney again!

Amen to Marc PDX! Jesse Jackson is for himself only. This is nothing new for Fox, either.

Who Cares What He said!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! When is this election every going to be about the issues that needed addressed in this country. I could care less about the "He said, I said, BULL"…….Obama, what are you going to do about the price of gas, health care, jobs, the war!?!

More time should be spent on these types of stories, "not he said, I'm sorry now I have to apologize" crap.

Ummm, Nevada, I'm not sure how posting an article makes Fox unprofessional. Obviously Rev Jackson believes he is the only acceptable moral mouthpiece for African-Americans. Bottom line, they all still want the government to take care of everyone's problems. The government does not have a "moral responsibility" to take "corrective action" for those who abandon families and responsibilities.

Please give BO a break! Let the truth be told.

Wow since Fox allows their mic to stay on that makes them unprofessional.

So every one should just forget what Jackson said about Obama and blame his words on Fox. that is so funny.

A person should be held accountable for their words no matter if its on an open or closed mica phone .

Like CNN would never do that lol.

Jesse couldn't hold a candle to barack.

Maybe Al Sharpton will call for him to fired.

Jesse is old news - he doesn't represent the blacks no more than Jesse Ventura represent the whites.

He just wants attention and upset that Barack Obama give a meaningful speech in church and he's not even a preacher.

Reverend Jackson should be REALLY ashamed!

Jesse is a clown and has been for a number of years. He just does anything to keep his name out there. Nothing more than a used car salesman.

Was Reverend Jackson in hymietown when he said this?

Fox is at it again. a shame.

Just shut up Jesse. Obama is correct in his criticism and the only way that the continuing cycle of poverty and one parent families is ever going to slow down is when someone of his stature can stand up and speak the truth. Mr. Obama should be applauded and hailed as a hero in the Black community rather than being criticized for being honest.

Well Nevada… you had everything right up to the point where you dignified Fox by referring to them as a news station.

July 9th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

FOX is the lowest of the low. Nothing professional on that news station…
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There's nothing on FoxNews about this story.
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I hope it's just muchado about nothing.

Obama was right about what he said in his lectures .. he even stated it WASN'T just a problem in the black community. The problem is just more prevalent there.

Bill Cosby has been saying the same things for years - too many fathers bail on their kids leaving the mothers to do all the raising, and when they cant be BOTH parents at once, the streets fill in the void.

Clearly these problems need to be addressed rather than ignored.

Jackson just cant accept the truth apparently. And if he was as much of a "reverend" as he's supposed to be .. HE would have been the one saying these things a long time ago.

If onecan not give a moral lecture in a church where does Mr. Jackson propose it should be given? Maybe if Mr. Jackson had listened to a moral lecture and better yet taken it to heart he would not have fathered a baby out of wedlock while still married!

This is a non-issue, CNN are you printing this to cause a divide in the Black Community? You really need to give the Black Community more credit than that. And why was it just that fox news mike happen to be the mike that picked it up! And why is it that CNN always blows things out of proportion. If I was the Obama campaign, I would not allow fox news or cnn to be anywhere near Obama.

I know you may not post this! But at least I know you read it.

Where is mccain's moral?

And what did Obama say that was wrong?

Not good enough, he needs to have a sit down with Barack and apologize personally. Prior to the sit-down, Barack needs to have all news stations follow him into a dominantly moral setting as he strongly urges the need for a direct, focused apology from the reverend and for the rev to put in a few hours of community service at a place of high morals, like a church.

Right Jesse Jackson….It's the government's fault that so many black fathers abandon their children.

I'm sure Liberals will rake Fox over the coals because of this, but its okay if Pres. Bush is caught unknowinly on tape. Pot, meet kettle.

why is FOX the lowest of the low for leaving on a mic or getting something damaging to Obama? Its already sad that none in America can say any thing negative about St.Obama without being called a racist. Well now maybe the shoe is on the other foot and black leaders aren't happy with one of their own. Jessie spoke his mind and you Liberals want it censored, Thats typical of the left and blaming FOX for this is just dumb. If CNN had an open mic an something was said about McCain the left wingers would be happy as pigs in slop.

Well the racist Jesse is called on the carpet.
Funny he apologizes to Barak but not to the white community?
As if being white bad he calls Barak acting like he is white.

Obama got criticizing for conducting "moral" lectures at a church?… ok. Frankly, I don't remember the last time I went to Church and didn't get a moral lecture… or is that just a catholic thing?

I can't wait to hear what was said, I love it.

So we blame FOX for the honorable reverends crude remarks?

Fox more than likely baited The Rev. Jesse Jackson knowing full well that they had an open microphone. They will do all they can to damage the Obama campaign.

Don't apologize Jesse. I'm tired of Obama pontificating. He is a politician, not second coming of christ.

That's right Jesse. 70% of black children are born out of wedlock and it's the government's fault. Try taking some personal responsibility for once.

It seems the old political guards are loosing their tough - first Clinton now Jackson. I remember when I was younger my elders use to say "if they are talking about you then you must be doing something right". I guess Sen. Obama is doing a lot right when dems and repub. all have something to say about him.

As an 30-something African American, not only was Jesse Jackson off base with his remarks, he's just plain wrong!

He is completely out of touch with this generation and what we need and want to hear. I agree and was not offended by the comments Barack Obama made when addressing the community.

UNLIKE Jesse Jackson, Obama is relevant to the political landscape and the message NEEDED to come from Obama.

UNLIKE Jesse Jackson, Obama has CREDIBILITY when it comes to being a family man and a good father and husband.

Obama is NOT hurting his relationship with Black People who are responsible and would be voting this fall.

Jesse Jackson needs to ride off into the sunset…..

"FOX is the lowest of the low" Oh my yes….can you imagine the reaction of the other networks if a McCain advisor would have said something similar?

The day that Jesse Jackson or Al Sharpton apologize for making socially harmful remarks against a white man, will be the day that i start to give 2 cents about what the self appointed spokesmen for black-america have to say

Jesse Jackson has been in and around politics for many years. The presence of microphones is not something new. Incidents of these microphones picking up private conversations is not new. He should have known better. Period! This is not a big issue, nor is it something that should be repeated after today, but I do find it strange that Mr. Jackson allowed his private conversation to be conducted in the vicinity of microphones.

Jessie Jackson is a backward moron. I wish he would just go to Hong Kong or some other far off place and we could never see his stupid face or his constant drone of absurdness.

We love you FOX ; keep up the good work!!! hoorah

Hey lets blame this on Fox for having a working microphone and not Jesse for saying what he feels, but does not have the guts to do in public. Let me guess some crackpot thinks this is a RNC conspiracy.

I think Barak was saying all the right things to the African-Amarican community. About 70% of children born out of wedlock. And the list goes on.

The "reverand" was upset because he knows it is true and he himself has cheated on his wife.

Good job Fox News.

i get tired of everyone apologizing. People mean what they say and Jesse was making his comments for a reason. Why apologize for how you truly feel and why apologize for what may be a statement of personal belief just because the public overheard it? all this apologizing is driving me crazy.

So, according to Rev. Jesse, it's ultimately government's fault that some black males commit crimes and have kids out of wedlock. I'll hazard a guess that, in his opinion, white people who do the same have only themselves to blame….

Why are you blaming Fox? They did not make the comments. The Reverend Jackson made the comments and he is the one who gave the interview.

I am not a fan of Fox in particular nor the media in general, however I think in this case the blame in misplaced.

Barack shouldn't be lecturing the black community. Just because he went to harvard doesn't mean he is better. That said, Obama is the best candidate. Sorry but I don't want eight more years of Bush policies so not going to vote for McBush not in a million years. Go Obama, but stop lecturing people.

This could actually help Obama. I mean, if Jackson's cheesed at him, he can't be all bad, right?

you show up on FOX you take your chances.

FOX News did this, big surprise there???? Taking someone’s comments out of context is nothing but poor journalism. And I guess that is what this network wants to be known for. I think they want the black community to not support Obama and they thought this was their gold mind. Well instead they look like idiots.

First they refer to Michelle Obama as Barack’s "baby mama", then it was the "terrorist fist bump" and now they try and portray Jesse Jackson a staple in the black community being against Obama.

If they don’t start reporting on the issues then I am going to start thinking they have a problem with a black president. Just the other day I was watching them and a lady was talking about Obama. In her reference to him she made sure to emphasize his middle name Hussein. That network is the lowest on the totem pole when it comes to journalism and if it wasn’t known before its out in the open now.

How is Fox the lowest of the low? They didn't put words in Jackson's mouth. It's about time the Reverend gets a taste of his own medicine - by twisting the words of others.

What….Jesse Jackson is the only one allowed to "lecture the black community on morality"? I guess Jackson would have good insights into morality what with the baby he fathered while he was having an affair a few years back…

Jesse Jackson has zero morality so he is not one to criticise Obama for reminding the black community of its responsiblities to their neighborhoods and their children.

Not a Jesse fan. He seems to make a living out of starting fires then putting them out.

If Jesse isn't going to preach morality and responsibility somebody has to.

Ol Jesse puts his foot in his mouth yet again. Why is this news, aren't we used to it by now? Big tent and all that?

When Barack chastises African Americans, he is using the Sister Souljah tactic of Bill Clinton. Wonder when he will chastise the religious right when it comes to bigotry against gays and lesbians and people of other faiths. If Barack wishes to run as a President free from color bias, then he should put his money where his mouth is and chastise all bigotry from people of all races and ethnicities

rev. jackson….the truth hurts. tired of the excuses. obama is only asking people to take responsiblity for thenselves and stop blaming everyone and everthing but themselves. take responsibility for you r actions.

What a circus clown. When Obama wins, perhaps their ludicrous, constant whining and complaining will finally be silenced for good.

No more of the Rev.'s, Jackson, Sharpton, Wright, etc. able to moan and blame the white man for everything. Hopefully no more marches, protests, sit-ins, etc. No longer will their weak excuses hold up. They will, at last, be exposed for the circus freaks they are.

This just shows what Jesse Jackson is really like. Thanks to him and Al Sharpton, racism continues to plague our society.

Jesse Jackson is telling the truth. Barack is taking the Black vote for granted. He courts other races, but he criticizes black folks.

As an African american single mother owed $42, 000 in child support from her ex husband who does not praticipate in his children's lives, I applaud Obama for, as my kids say, keeping it real. The truth hu