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I do not believe this

If u think it is dirty now,
wait until the Republican Attack Machine gets started…

***Back when EVERYONE was watching the S Carolina debate to find out if Sen. Obama was real change from the politics as usual...

Obama on his first big money supporter, Tony Rezco, "I only worked for five hours for him as a client as a junior lawyer."
(NO BIG DEAL)
and then later,
“He helped my buy my house and saved me $300,000 and gave 250k to my campaign” and then, "he never asked me for anything."

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Plus

His spiritual mentor for 20 years Pastor Wright said America is responsible for 9/11 and "god d@#$ America", wouldn’t most Americans stand up and walk out....

Obama said, "I was never there in the pews", and then later "I was there" ...

***the Republicans are going to dismantle Sen. Obama with this stuff
…if he wins the Nomination.

At a disputed meeting earlier this year between Obama's senior economic adviser Austan Goolsbee and Canadian diplomats over NAFTA.

In that meeting, which the Obama campaign initially denied ever took place, Goolsbee reportedly told the Canadians that Obama's tough rhetoric on NAFTA was mere political posturing. After Canadian officials leaked a key memo that called into question the Obama campaign's repeated denials, the campaign acknowledged the meeting but denied Goolsbee ever said any such thing.

"Again, this story is not true. There was no one at any level of our campaign, at any point, anywhere, who said or otherwise implied Obama was backing away from his consistent position on trade.” Obama Spokesperson Burton said.If u think it is dirty now, wait until the Republican Attack Machine gets started…

Sen. Obama in his own PA commercial, " I never took and will never take money from the oil companies."

Fact: He did receive $215,000 from the Oil Industry.

And he has two Oil Industry Executives on his fundraising staff...

If u think it is dirty now, wait until the Republican Attack Machine gets started…

If you want Louis Farrakhan, The black panther party, and Rev. Wright in the White House, vote for Obama.

Another one of Obama's misspeaks which the national media has "passed on".Obama reminds me of Kerry, one of his big endorsers.. Oh, Barry, just flip and then you can flop!!

The issue of America's past regarding race relations between blacks/whites comes up each time as a way to explain remarks made by Wright. However, I don't see this as explaining other issues, for example the church/Wright's republishing the Hamas Article and renaming it "A Fresh View of the Palestinian Struggle". This is not just simply a case of someone who had old scars leftover from a different era.

"It must be remembered that in those great days I was considered to be an "integrationist" -- this was never, quite, my own idea of myself -- and Malcolm was considered to be a "racist in reverse." This formulation, in terms of power -- and power is the arena in which racism is acted out -- means absolutely nothing: it may even be described as a cowardly formulation. The powerless, by definition, can never be "racists" for they can never make the world pay for what they feel or fear except by the suicidal endeavor which makes them fanatics or revolutionaries, or both: and invite you to those which they know you will never own. The powerless must do their own dirty work. The powerful have it done for them."

James Baldwin

Barack would do well to look at the example he is setting for those would follow in his footsteps. He is making the way a lot muddier.
He should drop out now, get some national experience, establish a reputation for competence, equanimity, and action, and maybe inherit the mantle the next time around.

After reading most of the comments, I want a say...

I am a 45 year old life-long Democratic activitist. Since my gradeschool years, I have worked in campaign offices, canvassed, done GOTV activities, visibility events, phone-banked, held positions in my county Democratic committee, and contributed to many Democratic candidates and causes. I support Senator Clinton because I think she is wonderfully intelligent, has the best policies all round, knows how Washington works...she works like noone else I've ever seen and does not give up in the face of adversity. And she has seen a lot of adversity. She lets the mostly undeserved criticism roll off her back and gracefully proceeds on. While she has her own set of flaws, she is my candidate of choice.

All that said, originally, I was willing to support Sen. Obama should he prevail in this primary. That was until I saw what his campaign was really about. Tearing down the presidency of the most popular Democratic president in recent history doesn't get a pass with this voter. The below the radar comments such as, "oh, you're likeable enough," "I'll have to think about it" (Mrs. Obama's response when asked if she'd support Sen. Clinton's candidacy), "first time in my adult life I've been proud of my country" comment," "typical white person," just don't give me confidence in Sen. Obama. His vague and clearly conflicting Rev. Wright statements just make me frustrated.

I can't understand how a candidate can justify winning if it means losing half the Democratic party--many of Sen. Clinton's supporters will still vote for Sen. Obama if he succeeds, but after trying to paint Pres. Clinton and Sen. Clinton as racists, many will hold their noses to vote and won't get out there and fight for someone they feel doesn't really have the best interest of the Democratic party in mind. And he is going to need all the help he can get in the GE if he is the nominee. Another 28% say they will either not vote for a President or vote for Sen. McCain. In this light, Sen. Obama's talk of unifying the country looks lame if he thinks he can do if by tearing his own party apart first.

Along that line, noone has ever answered this question for me--why would Sen. Clinton condone playing the race card in the middle of a hard fought primary battle right before the S.C. vote when S.C. African Americans make up a sizeable portion of the Democratic vote there? Why? Why would she condone the race card being played when she has always supported and worked for AA causes? When President Clinton got where he was largely due to AA support? It makes no sense to me...It's ridiculous. I sincerely feel Sen. Obama's campaign set out to destroy Sen. Clinton's standing with African Americans. HE played the race card.

Initially, after hearing the 2004 convention speech, I was VERY excited about an "eventual" Obama presidency. But, as this campaign season warmed up, and I read more about him, listened to his supporters, visited blog sites, and I heard him in impromptu interviews and realized he sounded a little like President Bush with a seeming lack of off the cuff communication skills, it made me wonder...In my gut of guts, I just wasn't sold on Sen. Obama. Many of his supporters just spewed hatred for anything Clinton...unbelieveable...

Now, these are just my own gut reactions...I do have to say that Sen. Clinton has always been at the top of my list...but as any good Democrat should do, I DID look at Sen. Obama. I just didn't find what I believe is necessary in my President. I found a typical politician who runs on the platform that he is NOT a typical politician...and this typical politician has things/actions in his background that I feel make him less likely to be able to defeat John McCain in the GE should he be the Democratic nominee. He complains about Sen. Clinton beating him up for the GE, but he hasn't seen anything yet. The Republican smear machine is chomping at the bit to get at him.

Although I am white and grew up in a predominately white part of a medium sized city, I have been very close to a number of black people. The friends I had were wonderful. I learned a lot about their culture, and it was, for a 20 something woman, very fascinating and enlightening. I felt so welcomed into the families, really welcomed. For awhile, those families took the place of my own white family. I share this only to show that when I look at Sen. Obama, I don't see a "black" person...he's not at a "supposed" disadvantage in this voter's mind...I have come to my conclusion about him as a candidate based on what I've seen come out of Sen. Obama's campaign.

At this moment, I can't vote for Sen. Obama. If he is the nominee, I hope he does his homework and tries hard to earn my vote back. Right now, I feel taken for granted and overlooked...right now, I feel like he has chosen to pit the younger, newer voters against those of us who helped build the Democratic party, who fought for candidates so that all people could have equal opportunities and because there is still a lot of work to do to accomplish even these basic rights. I will continue to support Sen. Clinton because, right now, she is the best candidate, in my judgment, to get things done.

Karen,
Name a previous President, or presidential candidate that attended Pat Robertson's or Jerry Falwell's church for 20 year, gave $20,000+ to their churches, got married in their churches, etc.

You can't. That's the difference. obama attended a church with a preacher giving sermons full of hate for other races and for this great nation. Whether the sermon lasted 20 seconds or 20 years, obama should have had the courage to leave. He did not. This is a big deal-it shows obama lacks good judgement and courage to do the right thing. If he can't say no to Wright, how can he say no to the world terrorist?

Actual ttlt, having power includes having great influence over people. Wright had great influence over his congregation. He used the pulpit to spread his views among people who looked up to him, respected and trusted him. The message will spread from there. Making a racist view part of a system in which people interact, is racism.

my last post was meant for KELLY SCOTT.

Guilty as charged, so are you. I've read your posts. In any case, I am for Hillary and I don't like the the fact that he's had a lack of scrutiny and is still being babied by the media. Hillary is far more qualified. Look back at any of the debates and you'll see she gave detailed plans, had deeper knowledge of foreign and domestic affairs. I prefer her for OBVIOUS, sane reasons.

@ttlt-perhaps you should look up the definition of racist.."the belief that race accounts for differences in human character or ability and that a particular race is superior to others...discrimination or prejudice based on race..." ergo, ANYONE can be a racist, yes even blacks!!!! and they are some of the worst.
@karen, Robertson and falwell parishiners are not running for president! There is a higher standard when you run for president, especially when you run on a platform of being a unifier. BHO only considered leaving the church, or mentioning it after the fact, when he was caught in the up-roar. He then resolved that issue by adding wright to his campaign as an advisor.
A real CLASS ACT....
if BHO is the nominee, mccain looks better and better...

I AM SO SICK OF OBAMA'S LIES. They just keep coming. First he didn't hear the preacher raging, then he did. He tried his best with his surrogates, Dodd, Leahy, etc. to get Hillary out before she won the big states. Ohio and Texas, then Pennsylvania. She knocked him and his plan down with a swift kick. Now, he saying he wants her to stay. He's either stupid, crazy, or a lying hypocrite.

You don't go to the same preacher for 20 years, and, bring your kids to listen to him unless you agree with what he is saying.

As far as Obama saying he would have left the church.......yea, right, woulda, coulda, shoulda. The fact is HE DIDN'T.

Who cares about Reverend Wright. I can't beleive that anybody would be stupid enough to base their decision for President on this guy. He can say whatever he wants in HIS church.

Just like Pat Robertson, Jerry Falwell, etc. They say things that are far more vile than anything Wright has said, but the media don't care.

What hypocrisy.

Dems,

I'm an independent voter. I don't care about Clinton. I haven't accused Obama of doing anything illegal. I do believe he has had ethical lapses regarding Rezko.

I believe an Obama presidency would be dangerous.

To the media:
You are supposed to be informing us, giving us the unvarnished and verified facts.
You are NOT supposed to be shaping and sculpturing our opinions by what you do & don't report and how you word it.
Please do the job we, the people, depend on you to do! Anything else indicates you are in somebody's pocket and/or can't be trusted.
So much of this campaign BS could have been/ can be avoided if you would just be unbiased and give us the unadulterated facts.
Please stop the sensationalism!
Please give unbiased information.

Guys where is the huge story about Obama's lies. How about Rezko actually being bigger in Obamas life than he previously had admitted. How about the lies he told about his parents meeting at the Selma march. How about his lies about leading community organizations and exaggerating his role. How about him saying he was a professor when actually he was only a lecturer. How about him lying about the bills he passed like health care and the nuclear power leak legislation. Why is the media giving him all these passes and making a big deal about Hillary's Bosnia story. Hell at least she went to Bosnia. Where has Obama went? He's only been to one NATO country. Never been to a Latin country. The MSM just wants to let him sail along without having to answer any hard questions. It is sickening.

Dems,

I am an independent and as such I have independent thoughts. I have seen through Obama from the beginning. His words do not match his actions. I did not just have that link available. I had to search through my bookmarks to find it. I actually believe the Democratic Party is very screwed up.