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H. Rodham Clinton — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:41:47 GMT

Now, now, Senator Obama, you know better!

You can't just denounce!

You must reject!

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JT, Nashville, TN — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:41:49 GMT

Strange. There was no difference in the substance of either of his speeches to the NAACP or the Press Club. I found the timing of these speeches curious. I find this reaction even more curious. It seems almost planned.

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Tanya — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:43:09 GMT

From a black woman, Obama couldn't have done a better thing...I was mortified, and deeply saddened, by Reverend Wright's 'performance' while watching a repeat on CSPAN this morning...WTF?

Still Fired Up...and Ready For August 28, Nov. 5th, Jan 21, 2009!!!!

God Bless You Senator Obama!

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Paul, Riversid, CA — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:43:23 GMT

I feel for Obama. What Wright did to him yesterday was uncalled for, especially after all the flack Obama has taken because of Wright's comments. Have to give it to Obama, what he did was not east at all, and you could hear it in his voice and words.

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patty,sd,ca — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:43:50 GMT

TOO LITTLE TOO LATE.

BYE BYE MR.OBAMA

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Ron, TX — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:44:13 GMT

Hillary has more popular votes.
Hillary has more electoral votes.

Obama has more delegates.
Obama has more money.

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Michael R, North Hills, CA — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:44:24 GMT

Amen!

Senator Obama finally "kicked the dust off his feet" (as the Good Book says) and moved on.

I pray that we can get back to the real issues of this campaign.

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Elliott, Los Angeles, CA — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:44:28 GMT

Extraordinary indeed. If Mr. Obama thinks for one minute that we the people think he had no idea the man harbored these views and that overnight he is a completely different man and now unknown to him...well he must think we are all as stupid as the GWB.

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donna — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:44:38 GMT

I don't blame Obama.

Wright is just another lying, thieving, getting rich, black preacher, bought, and sold by Hillary.

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Molly — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:44:40 GMT

Rev Wright does not want Obama to be President - What does he know that we don't??? Wright knows OBama better than anyone - what is the message here.
Obama will never be elected due to his radical associates - FACT!
To Little - To Late - should of done this years ago!

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John McCain, The White House — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:44:58 GMT

It doesn't matter what spin you put on it. Obama will NEVER be President of the USA.

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Paul Miller, Woodbridge, VA — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:45:02 GMT

Huh. Maybe I'm in cynical mode more so than usual today, and I say this as an unwavering Obama supporter, but this whole thing is starting to sound contrived.

Is it possible that Obama didn't want to denounce Wright before, as he explained, but understood the campaign stategic problems this presented... and then he and Wright basically staged the events of the last week? I mean, in a way, Wright has done Obama a favor by forcing this denouncement. So who's to say he didn't do this on purpose?

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Sean McLeod, Washington, DC — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:45:04 GMT

Is this the beginning of Obama's end? That small statement hardly addresses all the questions. Did he take any questions about this? Has he shown that he is able to nullify this politically or will he continue to denounce such questions as a distraction? He needs to be forthcoming and not simply renounce his former pastor. He's fighting for political survival and given Wright's divisiveness he might as well use this as his Sista Souljah moment.

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K., Seattle, Wash. — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:45:09 GMT

Well, that's that! Sorry for Obama that Wright cares more about raising his own profile than about Obama. This must have been hard to do, but I think it was the right thing to do and I think Obama's campaign will be much smoother now.

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Mary in Seattle Washington — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:45:11 GMT

Good for Obama. This bizarre arrogant crazy self-centered man could not possibly be the man Obama thought he was.

I'm proud of you, Barack.

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Nashville_fan — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:45:15 GMT

Although Senator Obama has already distanced himself from Rev. Wright, and Rev. Wright has distanced himself from Senator Obama, the media will not be satisfied. Nothing short of Senator Obama's head on a platter will satisfy the all-knowing beast that is "the media". Makes me wonder why some of these know-it-all pundits don't run for President since they've got it all figured out.
Obama '08

Change we can BELIEVE in!

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Brian M. De. — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:45:28 GMT

Thats right Obama now get back out there and win some votes !!!!! I find it funny that the person that invited Rev. Wright to speak yesterday is a very strong Clinton Supporter. I trully wonder the purpose of The Reverands performance. Iy is one thing to clear your name. It is another to just play for the cameras.

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Bill Johnson, Anaconda, Montana — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:45:29 GMT

Senator Obama has shown class. He stuck by Wright as long as he could.

The Rev. Wright is a fool as showed the world yesterday that he is less than what had been reported previously.

Go Obama, we will do this together.

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J. Richter — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:45:29 GMT

Why does anyone think it is implausible to have different views with your pastor?

Catholics go to church and continue to do so even though their pastors have done abominable things. Wright does not preach like this every Sunday. This is Wight asked to be political. No one will be in his church if he talked politics all day. Let's remember that the searched his 30 years of sermons and cut out those 2 minutes (which must necessarily represent the worst in 30 x 52 weeks and 60 minutes of sermon). Also, Wright has said he didnt hear the particular sermons as has Obama and his travel itinerary confirmed.

Yes he knew he was controversial but so he did not agree with his world and political views but does with his theology. One only needs to witness the bitterness between myself and Dad when we mistakenly delve into discussing politics.

These two guys can not be more different from their utterances (Baracks since 2004):

1. One is a lawmaker and aspiring president and the other a pastor

2. one is even tempered, and throughful whether he's up or down, attacked or praised while the other is flamboyant in speech and style and contorversial and appears attention-seeking.

3. One talks constantly about similarity (no red or blue states but he united states, we are one under the stars and stipes, coming together to solve common problems and bring down common obstacles)m the other quickly delves into talking about differences (although here he did end on reconciliation).

4. One is black and focuses on black issues, the other is from black and white background and brought up by white parents and focuses on all issues.

Let anyone who agrees with everyone close to them that they willingly associate with remain critical on this board after the thoughful denounciation today for which Wright gave him no choice based on questioning his political integrity! One thing we have seen from Obama is whether it hurts or not he speaks his beliefs (as with the gas tax and earlier explanation of why Wright is the way he is, or why voters do not vote their econmoic interest but rather vote focused on less central issues). We should not let him lose because he is not a panderer and a great politician that tells us what we want every 4 years.

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Bill Johnson, Anaconda, Montana — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:45:30 GMT

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Heather, Evanston IL — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:45:45 GMT

Too little too late for Senator Obama.

Obama is shoulder to shoulder with Rev. Wright. They both come from the same extreme radical left wing of the Chicago Democratic party. Obama can no more disown Wright, as he could disown himself. They both believe the very same things.

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ET — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:45:45 GMT

He betrayed Obama, just like he betrayed Jesus.

How can a sincere preacher of the Gospel end up as rich as Wright?

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Joe - STL — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:46:27 GMT

This is what Obama should have said months ago! Great!

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Vince Los Angeles — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:46:30 GMT

It's sad that Obama had to throw Wright under the bus. A lot of things Wright said are true. It's unfortunate that people in this country are so grounded in racist beliefs and ignorant to the point of being deaf that they cannot hear or see realistically what happens around them. Wright was reduced to soundbites and the substance of what he said was completely missed. The dumbing down of America that was evident with the election of Bush has now become complete. God DAMN....America.

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Stacey, St. Louis — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:46:32 GMT

You have to wonder if Reverend Wright was trying to give Obama a chance to denounce him??? Just a thought. Maybe he is doing Obama a favor by giving him have a clear chance to separate himself from because Reverend Wright knows his association with Obama is losing votes for Obama. Maybe he cares that much and he knows Obama really needs to separate himself from him to win the Presidency

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jennifer, Chicago Illinois — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:46:52 GMT

MSN normally won't post my comments for some reason, but I'm no quitter!

Good for Obama! Now, lets hope this ends it so we can move on to the topics that really matter to Americans, like the economy, rising gas prices, loss of jobs, all things Obama wants to focus on but can't because he has to keep focusing on personal issues. Now, since all of Obamas dirty laundry has been taken care of, how about the MSM focuses on CLINTON and McCAIN. You could write an Encyclopedia Britannica on all of the dirty affairs these two have hiding in their closets that the media is afraid to report on.

Just let it go people. Seriously.

OBAMA 08

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End Game — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:47:23 GMT

Can we now get back to real issues?

The Media should not hide behind a smokescreen while our economy deteriorates, gas prices escalates, oil companies make hude profits and war rages on.

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M. Paulson — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:47:48 GMT

If anyone wants to see how BO reacts when angry. Please watch this speech (some have questioned if he can react to provocation). Still well tempered and deliberate but ver very effective. Oh and this is definitely courage over the backlash sure to come from Wright's constituencies.

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Shel, SLC UT — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:47:49 GMT

Wow. I watched the Wright speeches and found nothing offensive to me in them, but squirmed a bit during the Q&A. I expected something like this, but am still surprised by it.

How difficult this must have been for Sen. Obama, but Rev. Wright did him no favors these last few days.

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HP Boston — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:47:50 GMT

You sure choose lousy friend Obama, and for 20 Years!!!
I hope it does not take 20 more for you to use better judgement. You do seem to lack common sense and for a politician you are even more lacking!
You are running for PRESIDENT, put on the dam flag pin and play the part. Now Rezco and the rest of the crap in your life is biting you in the butt.

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DVS — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:47:58 GMT

Obama '08

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Lisa, New Britain, CT Women for Obama — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:48:07 GMT

I happened to catch this live...(I have been cutting way back but happened to have MSNBC on in the kitchen as I was catching up on housework).

WOW.

It was obviously a very emotionally charged and stressful situation for him but he handled yet another minefield conversation very deftly.

I am so proud to be a supporter.

I have always thought Barack was very removed from this essence of Wright which is so horrid, I'm glad he finally was able to speak up more decisively.

Obama for our best future 08

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FL — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:48:09 GMT

Good job. It had to be done....Maybe now we can focus on issues that matter.

Obama 08

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Bonnie — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:48:33 GMT

Barrack, he threw you under the bus. I think you are his sacrifice in order to prove that this country won't elect a black man. You did the right thing here.

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Sick of corruption, sick of the Clintons — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:48:55 GMT

Hey, MSNBC, I need some help. One of the Democratic candidates for President is a defendant in the Peter Paul lawsuit in California. I cannot remember if it is Clinton or Obama. Can you let me know?

Maybe that will get it done.

Obama in 2008. Integrity matters and the Clintons have none. Hey, Hillary, how do you think you would look in a bright orange pantssuit?

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Steve, Springfield, Ill. — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:49:36 GMT

As much as I've wearied of the Wright issue, this latest exchange has been particularly compelling. It would be ironic if Wright's latest statement -- which was launched when Obama's fortunes were at an ebb -- ended up helping him by giving him a chance to appear uncharacteristically forceful. Perhaps, this is *his* "Rocky" moment. Regardless, it seemed, at least in the reading, to be pretty darn sincere.

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BIGOLDTEXAN — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:49:38 GMT

Now that Obama has denounced the Rev. Jeremiah Wright again.
will the media stop running these releases of him which has nothing to do with Obama`s values and beliefs.
The meida wants us to beleive that Obama thinks the same way that Wright does, we do not believe that.
Wright wanted his 15 minutes of fame now that you have goven it to him stop and get back to the issues at hand.

You do not report the below as NEWS:

From: Cafe, Election Central, Muckraker
Breaking News! : Hillary Clinton Required to Testify in November to FEC Fraud!

By Potus Obama 2008 - April 28, 2008, 12:13AM
To All Super Delegates! : This is very disturbing news!

In the landmark civil fraud case against Bill Clinton in Los Angeles, where the former President is charged with defrauding a Hollywood dot com millionaire to help Hillary Clinton obtain more than $1.2 million from him for her 2000 Senate campaign, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Aurelio Munoz ruled on Friday, April 25 that Hillary Clinton would not be required to testify in a sworn deposition as a material witness in the case until AFTER the November election!
While Bill Clinton, Chelsea Clinton, Al Gore, Ed Rendell, Barabara Streisand, Cher, Stan Lee, Brad Pitt, Mike Wallace, Larry King et al may be called to testify and be deposed starting in May, Hillary alone has been protected from explaining her role in her husband’s fraud charges.
In an astonishing ruling by the Judge, Hillary Clinton may NOT be deposed about her role in the illegal solicitation and cover up of the largest contribution made to her Senate campaign until after the presidential election. This is the same contribution Hillary denied knowing about or receiving when Lloyd Grove of the Washington Post asked her specifically about it and her relationship with the donor, Peter Paul, in August 2000. Its the same contribution her finance director David Rosen was criminally tried in May, 2005, or hiding from her and her campaign. Its the same contribution the FEC fined her campaign for hiding from the voters in three false FEC reports by her treasurer between 2000-2006. (www.paulvclinton.com)
Equally surprising as the ruling was the judge’s request to Hillary defense lawyer David Kendall to “say hello to his ( Judge Munoz”) friend Bill, also a partner in Kendall’s law firm”
The decision to shield Hillary Clinton from civil discovery for an additional seven months, thereby delaying a long postponed trial, was made by the judge on his own, without any request by Hillary or her lawyer to make the ruling. No discussion was permitted by Paul’s lawyer before the decision was made. Judge Munoz’ unilateral decision effectively saved the floundering campaign and hopes of Hillary Clinton to win her party’s Presidential nomination!
Had Senator Clinton be forced to testify under oath, as a material witness and beneficiary of the fraud that her husband is being sued for before the Democratic Convention, her remote chances for being nominated the party candidate would have been unquestionably destroyed.
Hillary has never publicly commented on the case in which she was a defendant from 2003-2006. Nor has Hillary ever commented on the videotaped phone call she made to Peter Paul the day he began spending more than $1 million for her Senate campaign, the false statements she made through Howard Wolfson to the Washington Post denying working with Paul or receiving any contributions from him, the sworn Declaration she made under oath where she refused to deny any of Paul’s allegations, the role her White House aide Kelly Craighead played in coordinating Paul’s expenditures and befirending Paul’s Japanese business partner during a White House visit and many other unanswered questions of illegal conduct.
The illegalities detailed in Paul’s civil complaint and FEC complaint caused Hillary’s finance director to be criminally indicted and tried in 2005 by the Department of Justice Office of Public Integrity (the same group that prosecuted Scooter Libby) for hiding the cost of a fundraiser paid for by Paul. Paul’s FEC allegations forced Hillary’s campaign to admit to the FEC in October, 2005, that it violated FEC reporting requirements by hiding more than $700,000 received from Paul that Hillary personally said she never received.
Hillary’s sworn deposition is expected to reveal numerous illegalities directed by Hillary, with Bill’s help, to win and keep her Senate seat and avoid being accountable to the law. The judge’s sua sponte decision to delay Hillary’s deposition until after the presidential election denies the public’s right to know what a presidential candidate and a former president have done to undermine the Rule of Law and the Constitution by corrupting the Department of Justice Office of Public Integrity and its very Chief, Noel Hillman, federal judge A Howard Matz appointed by Bill Clinton (who deceived the jury in the criminal trial of Hillary’s finance director by telling the jury that Hillary was not involved in any way) and the FEC itself which aided and abetted Hillary filing a fourth false FEC report in January, 2006 that omitted any reference to the $1.2 million contribution the FBI and DOJ swore Paul made.
The Department of Justice prosecutor in the May, 2005 criminal case stated that $1.2 million was personally contributed by Paul at the request of Bill Clinton as part of an employment deal for Clinton’s post White House rainmaking services and was confirmed by FBI Special Agent David Smith as explained by Dept of Justice Prosecutor Dan Schwaber (pages 55,57,72) during the criminal trial of Hillary’s finance director David Rosen in May 2005.
Hillary’s treasurer was later forced to admit filing the false FEC reports to hide more than $700,000 paid by Paul, and fined $35,000 (the only fine imposed on Hillary’s campaign) yet Hillary has never answered one question to the media or the courts about these charges!
In fact, Hillary’s sworn Declaration in response to Paul’s sworn allegations constituted a legal admission to Paul’s charges becauseHillary refused to deny any of the allegations!
Strangely, Hillary admitted to the Washington Post in August 2000 knowing that the fundraising event Paul produced and paid for in August, 2000 cost more than $1 million- yet Rosen was indicted on three counts of hiding this fact from Hillary’s campaign causing 3 false FEC reports to be filed!
The cover-up of the original felony violations of the federal election law committed by Hillary and Bill Clinton (they solicited and coordinated Paul’s $1 million plus contribution as a quid pro quo for Clinton’s post White House employment) have resulted in a corruption of every branch of the government by the Clinton’s- all in plain view of the public and with the collusion of the media and the government. Watergate seems insignificant in the breadth of its public corruption in comparison with what has become the mother of all coverups orchestrated by Hillary Clinton.

Go Obama '08

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about time - from iowa — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:49:58 GMT

I hope this Rev. Wright is finally laid to rest - Mr. Obama needs to go on with his campaign - I believe Mr. Obama is a good person, honest and a breath of fresh air in our political arena - Obama 08 - as it should be.

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west jeff., pa. — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:50:16 GMT

Barack stood up for him, (even though Jeremiah is twisted with hurt, and anger, at the risk of his candidacy).

Wright does'nt have the loyalty of a cat, let alnoe a man supposedly representing Christ.

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carol v, noth augusta,sc — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:50:18 GMT

I felt very saddened fo obama.. this rev wright has gone out of his way to hurt him deeply. Its also known that clintons supporters asked rev wright to come to that press talk. (doesnt surprise me) how much did heclinton compaign pay him to come thr? barack obama is man of honor and intrigety. Its a shame that the media and newspapers want to make people tink othewise.

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doubting Obama — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:50:52 GMT

And so, BO, what happened on that 20 years in between? And, why did you flip flop and LIE again in your press conference? Suddenly, you're back to you "never" heard or knew Wright's views. You should recognize his views quite well; just listen to your wife!

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Sue, Bloomington, IN — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:50:57 GMT

How sad that Rev. Wright's apparent need for self-aggrandizement is hurting himself, his church and his friend. I'm glad that Senator Obama has finally said this. It was obviously hard for Obama to get to this point because he is a loyal person. Go Obama!!!!

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pgh., pa. — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:51:17 GMT

How's that house in the rich white neighborhood going to be a haven for you now Jeremiah?

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P. Frederick — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:51:40 GMT

Please let no one repeat this worn down line:

How can he sit in church for 20 years and listen to this man. WE all do this every week. CAtholics listening to priests that are rumored and later confirmed as pedophiles. Christians listening to controversial pastors. We all take the best and feed spiritually and sometimes leave behind a few of the social stuff.

By the way, Wright was not saying the studd of the past 3 days (and not all was bad) for 20 x 52 weeks x 60 minutes. The worst of his previous statements ere condensed in 2 minutes.

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kmnecole, st louis, mo — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:51:41 GMT

Good job

In doing this- he now makes it look like pure politics when McCain and Clinton attack him on Wright
He also sends a message loud and clear to the superdelegates about who he is and what he stands for (as well as what he won't stand for, as Pastor Wright now very well sees)

He had to come out and make a forceful stand against Wright's antics yesterday- and he did so

Any more talk about his unelectability due to this issue is pure and unadulterated media bias- a story for ratings sake- and in no way in the best interest of the American people

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atd — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:51:43 GMT

Excellent speech. I thought Obama was right to give Rev Wright the benefit of the doubt before but it is time to thorouhgly denounce Wright's worldview and their association. Bravo

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Ben, Chicago IL — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:51:48 GMT

Obviously Obama needs to distance himself from Wright. Wright is speaking the truth on uncomfortable subjects (i.e. the Tuskegee experiment) that most Americans are too scared to think about.

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Melchizedek, PhD — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:51:50 GMT

As an ordained United Church of Christ minister with a doctorate in religion and a former admirer of Jeremiah Wright for his prophetic voice, I say a loud but sorrowful AMEN to Barrack's comments today.

Wright, and others of his ilk, have a common trait with Hillary Clinton in that they feel their mission is bigger than ours, worth saying or doing anything; that they are entitled to rage and rant because they have seen a sliver of truth. That sliver of light becomes a sword and they alone are privileged to use it with impunity.

I have sat through similar rants and kept quiet. Barrack Hussein Obama spoke his mind with eloquence, passion, and courage today.

Loyalty goes a very long way with me as it does with Senator Obama. Perhaps his silence the past few weeks, his seeming equivocation, will hurt him. But this was no mere denunciation of friendship past, this was a prophetic proclamation of the sin of demonic ego.

AMEN & AMEN

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Sharon, MT — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:51:59 GMT

I'm so glad that Senator Obama has put this issue to rest. No one should be held accountable for the words of another. I do not hold Senator Clinton responsible for the comments of patty,sd or pat huntington in ny. To attempt to hold Senator Obama accountable for the comments and actions of someone else is indicitve of an immature and childish lack of character.
Thank you, Senator Obama, for distancing yourself from the comments and actions of someone you're not responisble for. Now your detractors will have to find something else to bring you down about. Heaven forbid should we actually discuss the issues....

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gman — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:52:06 GMT

Finally!!!! The best thing he could have done. If one really thinks about the events over the last few days, I would have to says that Obama has proven that he is an extremely smart guy. Think about why I just said that.

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NObama — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:53:03 GMT

still lying---had never heard the rev wright speeches ------after 20 years?After hiding him in the basement when he announced and keeping him out of the public eye he is another George w Bush.Uniter?A divider?You have done an excellent job of dividing the Democratic party---we hate each other.Now we wait for your pastor to come out and reveal you to the world.

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Howard B., New York City — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:53:05 GMT

As usual, a terrific speech. He speaks to Americans as adults, which is what makes his candidacy so extraordinary.

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Barack the Vote, NC — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:53:07 GMT

I belieive Barack clearly set the stage about how he feels concerning Rev. Wright. He looked deeply disturbed about the whole situation.

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Rashnak- Seattle, WA — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:53:43 GMT

If Obama does not have the judgement to know and understand that hatred and craziness in Pastor Wright's heart. how is Obama gonna do when he goes to meet with leaders of our enemies? If Obama is elected, he will be required to fill vacancies- if he can';t correctly judge wright for 20 years, how is he gonna pick decent people to fill important decisions in government?

This affair completely destroys any argument that Obama has 'good judgement'.

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Amy, NY — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:54:00 GMT

At least he is finally stepping up and showing a little bit of backbone. Eventhough his advisors probably told him he could no longer avoid the issue and wrote that wonderful speech for him. I guess Obama did what he is good at, delivering speeches.

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FREE AND THE BRAVE — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:54:03 GMT

After 20+ yrs, they don't know each other? Sure, if you believe that, I've got some ocean front property in Az. to sell you. The circus continues!

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DShawn233, LaVergne, Tn — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:54:22 GMT

I belong to an AME Church in Nashville, Tn. I went to a funeral at my Church not long after Pastor Wrights show at the National Press Club. The majority of the members that I came into contact with were very angry at the actions that Wright had taken over the last 3 or 4 days. Anyone that still has the thought that Pastor Wright has somehow brain washed Senator Obama and turned him into a millitant is mistaken. Senator Obama denouncing the actions of Pastor Wright will not damage him in the black community at all.

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Rob in NV — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:54:34 GMT

Well, it's about time!!! If Obama doesn't completely denounce, reject, and sever all ties to this idiot, then his chances for the nomination and the election are totally doomed. The GOP attack machine is up and running. The sharks are circling. Good luck.

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Joey in Texarkana — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:55:13 GMT

BO, I am proud that you stood up and said what you did, though, it couldnt have been easy to do. you've shown all of us that you are capable to lead our great nation. Thank you... see you in the White house!

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Anthony M., Houston, TX — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:55:31 GMT

Well...this is old news. All Obama did was take a page from Andrew Sullivan (Atlantic) and do as he said in his piece yesterday. Sullivan has been a media mover for Obama and I guess Obama feels confident enough Sullivan's advice yesterday was the correct course of action. Of course, Wright has said nothing new...so why the forceful rebuke coming now? It should have come last month. Oh well...he has been wounded and I think if Hillary wins next week both contests, we will know the reason why. Personally, I think she takes both states by 4%.

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Sam W. Dallas, TX — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:55:56 GMT

Obama 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, & 2016!

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New Wave — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:56:14 GMT

No more 'strange' events organized by a Clinton supporter.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/04/29/clinton-booster-organized_n_99129.html

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End Game — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:56:33 GMT

The key Question for Superdelegates: Why has the Right-Wing become Clinton's big supporters?

While the right-wing vote for her in November? I don't think so. They know that Obama will trounce McCain.

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NEENAHFOX,MI — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:56:54 GMT

NEXT!!!!!

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Ron Indiana — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:57:24 GMT

Now....Now...Can the media i.e. Chris Matthews and others at MSNBC let go of this thing. Your job is to report the news, and now this should be a closed issues. Surely you can find something else to talk about. Rev Wright is not Obama's pastor, friend, campaign advisor. Can Chris Matthews draw a distinction between someone who is a part of a campaign (Obama's or Hillary's) and someone who wants 15 minutes of fame. Now you can let it go.

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voter — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:58:49 GMT

I am shocked by his comments. I can understand it. I always believed that wright and Obama are two different people. Being a Christian myself, I don't always agree with my priest. Be it as it may, Rev. Wright sold out Obama yesturday for no reason. He even appeared combative when he said Obama did not attend church regularly and was not present during the remarks that was played on youtube. It is comforting to know that Obama was not regularly attending his church which is further evidence that Obama is not his pastor. These are two different people. I hope the media will recognize that Obama has been truthful throughout this campaign regarding the situation with Wright.

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Ian — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:58:52 GMT

If nothing else, Obama is compiling an impressive collection of historically significant public appearances and speeches. First there were the large rallys. Then the Philadelphia speech and now this. I can't remember the last time someone running for president, in the middle of a campaign, divorced himself from something as fundamental as the outlet for expression of his personal faith! The hurt, anger and feelings of betrayal were palpable. Wow!
What was the campaign about again? Oh yeah. Bringing people together. I still want that and I still want Senator Barack Obama as president.

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nuanced — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:59:05 GMT

United we stand, divided we fall.

He gets it!

Obama denounces Wright

seeing the light — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:59:34 GMT

Obama had no choice. His hurt must be overwhelming.

If Wright is so upset with the inequities of the American class system, why would he sabotage America's chance to make a historical statement of real change, by kneecapping Barack's candidacy?

To many black preachers, all that matters is how much they can profit from 'preaching'!

The downfall of the corrupt Negro preacher is imminent.

Obama denounces Wright

James Lawton, ok — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 19:00:12 GMT

This is what everyone has been wiating for right.
Now lets sit back and watch those same people who asked for this be the same ones who say they dont believe him or its to late or even how can he turn on his pastor like that. such hypocrites let the spin begin.

Obama denounces Wright

justsaying — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 19:00:14 GMT

AS predicted, Obama came out and "denounced" Rev. wright. Guess he saw the polls.

.....and Obama didn't know how Wright was for 20 years???
Obama is either a racist, anti-american and a liar
or is the dumbest person in the world.

Obama denounces Wright

Jamar Philly, PA — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 19:00:30 GMT

Thank you Senator Obama, your wisdom is truly a gift from God. If i wasn't so burdened with trying to figure out how I'm gonna pay my rent this month, I'd make another donation to the campaign. CHange we can Believe in - Yes We Can!!! (tears)

Obama denounces Wright

nuanced — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 19:00:51 GMT

TOO LITTLE TOO LATE. BYE BYE MR.OBAMA
--patty,sd,ca

a cogent observation as always Patty. You are right; it is all over; you can go home and stop paying attention.

Obama denounces Wright

DT — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 19:01:34 GMT

Barack annot allow Wright to destroy the hope of millions with his destructive, egotisical, unbalanced rage against the light.