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Hillary Clinton: Wright Remarks 'Offensive and Outrageous'

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April 30, 2008 2:46 PM

ABC News' Eloise Harper Reports: In an "O'Reilly Factor" exclusive, Hillary Clinton rebuked Rev. Jeremiah Wright in her strongest language to-date.

Sen. Clinton, D-N.Y., speaking exclusively to FOX News, called Wright's comments "offensive and outrageous," telling conservative talk show host Bill O'Reilly that she going to leave the controversy "up to voters to decide."

Here's the full exchange between O'Reilly and Clinton, as released by FOX News:

O'Reilly: "Can you believe this Rev. Wright guy? Can you believe this guy?"
Clinton: "Well, I'm going to leave it up to voters to decide."
O'Reilly: "Well, what do you think as an American?"
Clinton: "Well, what I said when I was asked directly is that I would not have stayed in the church.
O'Reilly: "You're an American citizen, I'm an American citizen, He's an American citizen, Rev. Wright. What do you think when you hear a fellow American citizen say that kind of stuff about America."
Clinton: "Well, I take offense. I think it's offensive and outrageous. I'm going to express my opinion, others can express theirs. It is part of just, you know, an atmosphere we're in today."

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE.

In an ABC News debate earlier this month, Clinton repeated the assertion she had made on the campaign trail that, if in Obama's position, Rev. Wright would not have been her choice in pastor.

"One's choice of church and pastor is rooted in what one believes is what you're seeking in church and what kind of, you know, fellowship you find in church," Clinton told moderators Charles Gibson and George Stephanopoulos.

"But I have to say," she continued, "for Pastor Wright to have given his first sermon after 9/11 and to have blamed the United States for the attack, which happened in my city of New York, would have been just intolerable for me. And, therefore, I would have not been able to stay in the church."

You get to choose your pastor. You don't choose your family, but you get to choose your pastor. And when asked a direct question, I said I would not have stayed in the church," Clinton concluded, later adding she considered the issue "legitimate" in the minds of voters.

Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., strongly condemned recent comments made by his former pastor at a press conference on Tuesday.

Reacting to what he called the "spectacle" of his former pastor at the National Press Club, Obama, D-Ill., denounced Wright saying, "What Rev. Wright said (on Monday) directly contradicts everything I have ever done or said in my life."

"Whatever relationship I had with Rev Wright has changed as a result of this," Obama said.

Speaking the National Press Club in Washington on Monday, Rev. Wright called the recent criticism surrounding his sermons "an attack on the black church".

"This is not about Obama, McCain, Hillary, Bill or Chelsea, this is about the black church," Wright said, speaking before an enthusiastic audience of black church leaders at the onset of a two-day symposium.

Throughout his speech and a subsequent question and answer session, Wright defiantly argued that many of his critics had not heard his whole sermons and that the media had twisted his words.

Wright vigorously defended himself against accusations he is unpatriotic but in Washington, he went on to compare U.S. troops to the Roman legions that killed Christ, to praise Nation of Islam Leader Louis Farakhan, and to suggest that the AIDS epidemic was a racist plot.

The Reverend also said he was quoting a previous U.S. Ambassador to Iraq when he said African Americans should sing "God damn America" not "God Bless America" in his first sermon following the 9/11 attacks.

"You cannot do terrorism on other people and not expect it to come back on you," Wright said on Monday. "Those are Biblical principles, not Jeremiah Wright 'bombastic' principles."

Obama came out forcefully on Tuesday, insisting he was "disappointed" by Wright, and rejecting his one-time pastor's assertion that the controversy was an attack on the black church.

The candidate went considerably further than he has in the past in distancing himself from Wright, accusing him of "insensitivity and outrageousness" in his Monday appearance at the National Press Club in Washington.

"The person I saw yesterday was not the person I met 20 years ago," Obama said.

Wright has been Obama's pastor since the Illinois Democrat joined the church. He performed Obama's marriage ceremony and baptized the candidate's two daughters.

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Move on. Next. This is getting old.

Posted by: JayRod | Apr 30, 2008 2:53:20 PM

OK OK OK, everyone disagrees with the Reverand . . . can we now focus on the economic crisis??????

Posted by: davidkrenkel | Apr 30, 2008 2:54:53 PM

Well, I take offense of Hillary. I think she is offensive and outrageous. That is me expressing my opinion.

Keep coming Superdelegates!

Posted by: Becky | Apr 30, 2008 2:56:14 PM

Amen, JayRod. Enough already. Don't we have more important issues to worry about right now?? Healthcare, Iraq, a recession...

Posted by: DawnP | Apr 30, 2008 2:56:54 PM

The concept of a "black church" is not even Christian. The same would be true of a "white church." There is not one thread of scripture that references worship by race or color or creed or anything else. If it's not in the Bible, it's not Biblical.

Posted by: Zinglesloff | Apr 30, 2008 2:57:01 PM

Obama has always known exactly what Wright believes about America and Americans. They are cut from the same cloth, and share the same views. Hillary doesn't need to comment on, or explicate her stance on the Wright fiasco. The burden of responsibility is on Obama to explain why he didn't leave TUCC before, and still hasn't. His profoundly bad judgment is the issue that will continue to resonate with voters.

Posted by: Emily | Apr 30, 2008 2:57:05 PM

Don't you get it? American will not get over this issue. BO has extremely questionable judgement, questionable patriotism, and ties to terrorists. Since these are the only things we know about him, they are what America will discuss through the November election. He's doomed the democratic party.

Posted by: PGHPAVOTER | Apr 30, 2008 2:57:16 PM

It will never get old. But, it was a predictable question from O'Reilly, and one the Clinton essentially handled as she did at the Pennsylvania debate.

Posted by: sherr | Apr 30, 2008 2:57:41 PM

It may be getting old but it brings into question why someone would stay in a church whose leader has opinions so much at odds with one's one. Think about how you would feel belonging to a church or organization spouting inflammatory rhetoric that you found disagreeable. Would you remain a member? Would that leader be your confidant? I think not.

Posted by: Linda | Apr 30, 2008 2:58:47 PM

Wonder if Hillary denounced Ferraro or her husband for that matter regarding their comments. Not defending Wright but he speaks for himself not anyone else. He is not the candidate but you all try to make it seem like he is. Pretty sure all of the candidates have someone they would rather the public not know about and their association. Hillary....the fundraiser in California....wanna tell us more about it

Posted by: wiphdo | Apr 30, 2008 2:59:29 PM

move on move on = Quit reporting stuff that HURTS Obama.

Lets get back to issues that Obama had written for him and he can spout out RHETORIC about. This is the best forum for Obama.

problem is, spouting out campaign RHETORIC is not how people vote for president. Americans long know that candidates spout out crap they will probably never implement. All three of them do the same thing.

So you have to look at the CHARACTER of the candidate to see if they will actually make the best president.

Obama had no problem talking about character. He made his WHOLE campaign about it. He is the uniter. New politician.

You Obama lovers didnt mind it at ALL when he had his media shield.

Not so much now when it works AGAINST him right?

Posted by: tomdavie | Apr 30, 2008 2:59:43 PM

Hillary,
I am taking my strongest stand yet and denouncing your gross misrepresentation of your experience in Bosnia as outrageous and offensive to the intelligence of the American people. This was a direct fabrication you created. Get off Obama, who did not speak Wright’s words, and focus on the issues that really concern Americans, not your agenda!

Posted by: maureefo | Apr 30, 2008 2:59:46 PM

Regardless of what his pastor said, you can't really blame Obama for someone else's words. Wright obviously has some serious personal issues with our society, and that's something that he'll need to sort out himself. I think I'd be pretty annoyed in Obama's case though anyway. He's in a political race for president, and his 'friend' certainly seems to be doing his best to annihilate his campaign now that so many ears are listening to every word the guy says.

Posted by: Belar | Apr 30, 2008 3:00:23 PM

Well, I think everybody knows by know that if she thought she could get a couple extra votes from it she would say Wright has the freedom of speech, particularly as a veteran of the U.S. Military. But because she can get more votes by being highly 'offended' by his remarks than that is what she will be.

Does anybody remember the movie about Sybil?

Posted by: Eileen from Maine | Apr 30, 2008 3:01:02 PM

A significant amount of time is being given to reporting the opinions of Rev. Jeremiah Wright. I think report are biased unless they also mention that Rev. Wright attended at least one prayer breakfast with Bill Clinton. I just found this info when I Googled Wright. I think fair unbiased reporting should mention the possibility that Wright is a friend of the Clintons too.

Posted by: Michele Rodriguez | Apr 30, 2008 3:01:11 PM

At least Hillary has the guts to go on O'reilly's show! More than we can say for Obama.

Posted by: A reader in Georgia | Apr 30, 2008 3:01:46 PM

Can we talk about why it took $45 to fill up my little car today???

Posted by: pt | Apr 30, 2008 3:02:08 PM

Um, your breaking news headline is a bit overkill on this one.

Posted by: Sandra | Apr 30, 2008 3:02:09 PM

This is starting to move from being boring...to insulting. To think that Ms. Clinton figures she's got the moral authority to judge anyone's choice of church! And remember: when she and Bill had marital problems in the White House, Wright was one of the spiritual consultants they invited in! What hypocrisy!

Posted by: LissaH | Apr 30, 2008 3:02:13 PM

No such thing as a black church or white church? Visit various churches you don't normally attend on any given Sunday. Segregation began in the church.

Posted by: Gabriel | Apr 30, 2008 3:03:06 PM

I'm glad Hillary is on O'Reilly, and I'm glad that she has taken a stance against Wright for his comments. Hillary has been where Obama is now, being skewered by who she thought was friends. I admire her, for her perserverance, determination, and leadership in this race. I hope she wins the nomination. I feel she is the best for the United States of America!

Posted by: david from texas | Apr 30, 2008 3:03:09 PM

Hillary is acting like the little spoiled girl who isnt getting her war. She is more and more Veruka Salt each day.

Posted by: Brothers Johnson | Apr 30, 2008 3:04:13 PM

I reject and denounce Hillary, or any Democrat, who panders to Bill O'Reilley's followers.

I really want to like you Hillary. I do. But you make it soooo difficult.

Posted by: Jill | Apr 30, 2008 3:04:41 PM

Should Hillary now be associating with Bill O'Reilly? and FOX news? Weren't they part of the "Vast right wing conspiracy" that she herself denounced? Is she switching sides or cuddling up?Do you detect a note of irony here? Now she loves FOX when she can use them. Give me a break

Posted by: ked | Apr 30, 2008 3:04:42 PM


How many Obama supporters have picked at every little association Clinton has had ?

Yet Obama spends 20 years of his PERSONAL LIFE listening to Wright. Calling him friend and MENTOR. Baptising his kids and marrying him and his wife.

You Obama lovers think that Wright is some kind of DISTANT association or something.

Multi Millions of americans go to church every sunday. Their pastor means a LOT to them personally.

They will NEVER buy the fact Obama sat there for 20 years if he didnt agree with where Wright was coming from.

Everyone can plainly see that Obama only distanced himself when political TROUBLE came about.

He had him on his campaign right up until the tapes were revealed.

There is no exuse for that.Its ridiculous.

Posted by: tomdavie | Apr 30, 2008 3:04:45 PM

OK OK OK! Gas is becoming a luxury item, the country is in a recession, food cost are high and we keep loosing soldiers, MOVE ON, this is getting old. No on agrees with Rev Wright, white black, green orange. America needs to be fixed, lets hurry up and get Bush out and someone in that is going to fix this mess!

Posted by: Courtney | Apr 30, 2008 3:05:19 PM

Hillary is offensive and outrageous!

She lies! Will do anything for a vote! And shows bad judgement!

Posted by: naiima8 | Apr 30, 2008 3:05:50 PM

when someone makes these evil statements...and you do nothing...you are a collaborator.

evil thrives when people don't take a stand

obama is a swell guy but this whole incident shows, he is a weak guy.

the thugs of the world will roll him like dough

we need a tough leader: either Hillary or McCain

Posted by: rev mr ron | Apr 30, 2008 3:06:05 PM

When Wright's vicious sermons first aired, the Obama camp screamed that his words were taken out of context, and that we should just "move on." Now, Wright has confirmed his anti-American sentiments at the National Press Club, and Obama has delivered another vacant and emotionless speech about how disappointed he is with Wright. NOTHING HAS CHANGED. Wright is still a hate-monger, and Obama still hasn't left the church. Still, the Obama camp chants "move on."

Posted by: Emily | Apr 30, 2008 3:06:11 PM

It's one thing for Obama (and the black community to condemn Reverend Wright), but it's whole other thing for Senator Clinton to do it and on O'Reilly no less. If she somehow gets this nomination through a backroom deal with super delegates, she will NOT win enough of the black vote to win this election. All this attention on white working class voters during the primary will be meaningless during the national b/c even if she get's a 10% increase from that group, a 10% loss among African Americans will still be a loss in the election.

Posted by: Dawn | Apr 30, 2008 3:06:22 PM

Uh Hil WHY was Bill inviting "the deplorable Rev. Wright" to his prayer breakfasts in 1998? When you needed him back then, he was there. Is he still there for you to help destroy Obama in '08? Hmmmn.... Forget the French chick, Hilliary Clinton: Best Actress of 2008.

Posted by: Zdnet | Apr 30, 2008 3:06:32 PM

I'm sooooo tired of her! Please America DON"T elect her! Sure, the comedians of the world will see a huge windfall of material if she's elected, but it's you and me that will suffer having to see and hear her for 4 years. Hillary supporters please see the light!! What can I offer you? You name it...just don't vote for her! PLEASE!

Posted by: Nate | Apr 30, 2008 3:06:39 PM

To those who are saying move on: Yes we will move on - once you agree that Obama has lost his credibility, shown his real character and does not have good judgement.
Obama has totally lost his credibility. Mr. Wright did not say anything new on Monday that he had not said in the past. Obama was defending the same statements until the interview on Fox Sunday as people are talking about sound bites that are out of context. What made Obama to display such a stark contrast 'NOW'? Obama is mad at Mr. Wright ONLY because Mr. Wright EXPOSED Obama’s credibility which can cost him the election.
This proves Mr. Wright's point about Obama's (lack of) credibility that as a POLITICIAN Obama will say anything to get elected - which CONTRADICTS Obama's claim that he is not a typical politician.

Posted by: Chiman | Apr 30, 2008 3:07:40 PM

Obama should drop out over all this.
He is not fit to be president of this great country. But his sheep followers want to forget about it.

Posted by: KURT | Apr 30, 2008 3:07:42 PM

I think it proved she had guts to go on O'Reilly.

Posted by: Sandra | Apr 30, 2008 3:08:14 PM

It was never just about the pastor. It was about Obama's character and judgment to sit in the church with his innocent daughters for 20 years listening to the rants that are full of filth, racism and anti-American hatred. This isn’t about people being bitter or angry. It is about Obama’s Marxist belief that people ‘cling’ to religion and guns out of bitterness.

Obama is a divider as in order to save himself from the pastor controversy he tried to DIVIDE us on ‘race’. Now with his ‘bitter small-townies’ controversy, he is trying to DIVIDE us on ‘economic inequalities’.

Posted by: Chiman | Apr 30, 2008 3:08:30 PM

It's only old when you're backing Sen. Obama is it enough. This is going to cost us the election! There is more to this. Obama is playing a chinese water torture game. Let things out drip by drip... He knew this would come out. He was betting that he'd be getting ready for the general election by now. How does he carry (FL, MI, PA, OH, MO) What about the re-drawing of the political map? That's all dead and gone at this point.

All of you keep trying to portray Obama as a victim. He knew what he was doing in th west and the south. It was a well conceived and executed strategy. Now that part of the team has committed an act of mutiny, many of you are asking for compassion when you and Obama have never given any.

Many of you have spoken up for Dr. Wright. Now, you like Obama, have thrown him under that tired old bus with grandma and Geraldine Ferraro.

Isn't that special!!!!

Posted by: Justice | Apr 30, 2008 3:08:39 PM

Choosing president of the United State is not a joke. It is a serious task. Therefore, we have to vet everything about the applicants. Rev. Wright has a strong influent on Sen. Obama mindset. That is why American need to talk and weight this issue until coming to the poll.

Posted by: SEAN | Apr 30, 2008 3:08:40 PM

Honestly ask yourselves, if Obama can't even handle his pastor how is he going to stare down Iran, Hamas, North Korea, etc.?
I'm really looking for an answer here. What on Earth was this man thinking of running for President with so little experience and understanding of how the world and how politics work?

Posted by: JA | Apr 30, 2008 3:09:06 PM

Obama is such a phony!

What did Rev. Wright say on Monday that Obama and the rest of the country had not heard on the previous tapes? Oh he called Obama a politician. That is why he now denounces him?

Posted by: Joe | Apr 30, 2008 3:09:22 PM

I am looking forward to watching Hillary being sworn in as the next president....

Posted by: dixiecharms | Apr 30, 2008 3:09:23 PM

Yes, lets move on to Ayers now.

Posted by: Mack | Apr 30, 2008 3:09:44 PM

It's amazing how this woman is using what negative comments made in this campaign and trying to use them for her best interest. I'm ready for this whole thing to be over now.

Posted by: Turnerpla | Apr 30, 2008 3:10:03 PM

Ok, FIND SOMETHING CREDIBLE! Something like Obama taking money from terrorist or lying about being shot at in Bosnia. Get over this petty mess already. I really think the average American is so sick of this back and forth kindergarten mess, ELECT SOMEONE PALEASE!!!! So we can get the country back on a stable track already!

Posted by: Courtney | Apr 30, 2008 3:10:08 PM

It took Obama 20 years and thounsads od Sermons to make a judgement to be tough and stand up to the anti-American nutty Pastor! We can not afford such a man as our President.

Posted by: Chiman | Apr 30, 2008 3:10:16 PM

Wow. Unbiased news coverage huh? Thanks for rehashing all of this. The clinton tuff was news, but gee, it's been like 12 whole hours since i got the full speal on Wright. Thanks for keeping me up on that.

Posted by: CJ | Apr 30, 2008 3:10:21 PM

NC Attorney - Obama was too busy conniving to knock Alice Palmer (his mentor) off of the ballot in corrupt Chicago politics at the time. He didn't get a vote on the war, because he was barely involved in politics at the time. His eloquent speech (one of many, many, many that he later essentially retracts) does not demonstrate good judgement.

Posted by: PGHPAVOTER | Apr 30, 2008 3:10:44 PM

OK... & her flat out telling a bald face lie isn't offensive & outrageous ??????????????? Hillary.... GIVE IT A BREAK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OMG.. I cannot stand that woman ! And since when do we hold people accountable for something someone else is saying!??? I do not think Obama would be where he is today if he honestly believed in all this CRAP !!!!

Posted by: Deb | Apr 30, 2008 3:11:10 PM

Hillary is offensive. O'Reilly is really offensive. And they are the ones criticizing others?

Posted by: Max | Apr 30, 2008 3:11:11 PM

RadioHedge.....AMEN BROTHER. People don't want to hear the truth about our foreign policy. Alot of what the good Rev said were true... However,I tired of hearing about him. Lets get to the issues

Posted by: linda anderson | Apr 30, 2008 3:11:11 PM

I WANT THE LINCOLN/DOUGLAS DEBATES TO GO... CLINTON & OBAMA - ONE ON ONE! LET THEM DEBATE, LET IT BE REAL! I TRULY BELIEVE THEY ARE THE TICKET: CLINTON/OBAMA 08'

Posted by: NYCStylez | Apr 30, 2008 3:11:29 PM

I am SO TIRED of hearing about this juvenile, back and forth, he-said, she-said, he hangs out with moe, she lies about larry...NONE of this affects the gas prices I pay, or my mortgage payment, or the fact that I can barely afford healthcare for my family. CAN ONE NEWS SOURCE please focus on the ISSUES the candidates stand for and not this political back and forth that WASTES TIME.

One question I do have though...what the HECK is Hillary doing granting interviews to FOX News? In my opinion...THAT is an affiliation that hurts...BAD.

Posted by: Laura d | Apr 30, 2008 3:12:00 PM

Hmmmm - I wonder how many people, even if they didn't say it out loud, at least thought to themselves the same thing that Rev Wright said after 9/11? Maybe he just has more b*lls than the rest of us. Maybe he should be president & get us out of all of the foreign cr*p that we are in & focus more on this country & our American citizens.

Let's quit trying to save the world & save ourselves first. Hey that would be a new concept for a change - wouldn't it?

Posted by: kathy | Apr 30, 2008 3:12:17 PM

Nice try for a deflection. But the problem with your logic is, Obama has nothing else going for him than his supposed "good judgment" - well that, and his oratorical skills.
So now his good judgment is being questioned, and I think it needs to be explored.
As far as discussing issues, what's the point with Obama really? His ideas are shadows of Clinton's with some tweaks - that is, when he actually goes beyond generalities. Cap and trade (unoriginal), faux-Universal Health Care, DOUBLING the capital gains (insanity).

Posted by: JA | Apr 30, 2008 3:12:27 PM

When are you people going to realize that Obama is not going to make it? He really isn't. Nor should he. I'm not even concerned.

Posted by: Nikki | Apr 30, 2008 3:13:25 PM

Instead of apologizing for his own wrong choices, bone-headed decisions, bad judgments, misspoken words, elitist ways to look down to average Americans, radical connections etc, Mr. Obama chose a wrong path to lecture America on race, defended his anti-American friends and wife, provided multiple contradictory explanations.
This shows his character, lack of judgment and lack of credibility. This is the fundamental issue.

Posted by: Chiman | Apr 30, 2008 3:13:42 PM

What "I think" is irrelevant. (period)
This nation is built on a Constitution, Bill of Rights, and numerous other documents that allow for the freedom of PRESS and freedom of SPEECH, is that correct?
I don't have to agree with the "religious views" of another person, but they have the right to have their view in any way they care to share it-albeit in their church or grocery store.
The statements that were made by the Rev. were NOT religious views, and that is being twisted by all parties involved.
The Pastor of any Church may not make his Political views "known" and in that manner save himself from ridicule--THIS one did-IN HIS Church...THERE lies the PROBLEM!!
Though he may be a good pastor he should not (in my view) have brought the two "views" together in his position as PASTOR.
Cookie

Posted by: cookie | Apr 30, 2008 3:14:05 PM

Obama has totally lost his credibility. Mr. Wright did not say anything new on Monday that he had not said in the past. Obama was defending the same statements until the interview on Fox Sunday as people are talking about sound bites that are out of context. What made Obama to display such a stark contrast 'NOW'? Obama is mad at Mr. Wright ONLY because Mr. Wright EXPOSED Obama’s credibility which can cost him the election.

Posted by: Chiman | Apr 30, 2008 3:14:27 PM

This continual, every day ad nauseum blitzing on the part of the media is proof, maybe, that it's the media who actually get to decide who the next president will be. If no one wrote about this we'd be talking ISSUES and GAS PRICES and FOOD PRICES, and PEOPLE LOSING THEIR HOMES, and OUR KIDS BEING KILLED IN IRAQ and comparing the views of all three candidates. Instead, it seems the media are focused on the destruction of one of our Democratic candidates. It feels like Hillary got off real easy with Bosnia sniper fire and "misspeaking" and her pro-Nafta stance, and her sitting on the board of Walmart and supporting their staunch anti-union efforts which left Walmart employees in terrible condition, and "35 years of experience" which by now we know isn't the case at all. It seems to me that the media have chosen their democratic candidate.

Posted by: counting crows | Apr 30, 2008 3:15:02 PM

Radiohedge:

Was it over when America bombed Iran? Hell no.

Iran?

Forget it, he's rolling . . .

Posted by: vancav | Apr 30, 2008 3:15:04 PM

It was never just about the pastor. It was about Obama's character and judgment to sit in the church with his innocent daughters for 20 years listening to the rants that are full of filth, racism and anti-American hatred. This isn’t about people being bitter or angry. It is about Obama’s Marxist belief that people ‘cling’ to religion and guns out of bitterness.

Obama is a divider as in order to save himself from the pastor controversy he tried to DIVIDE us on ‘race’. Now with his ‘bitter small-townies’ controversy, he is trying to DIVIDE us on ‘economic inequalities’.

Posted by: Chiman | Apr 30, 2008 3:15:16 PM

Obama prooves he's a flip flopper and can't be trusted

Posted by: zorar | Apr 30, 2008 3:15:39 PM

Senator Clinton who doesn't believe in "do-overs" and Iraq vote certainly is enjoying this wallow in the pig troth. "The person I saw yesterday was not the person I met 20 years ago," Obama said. I believe Senator Obama and I also believe this now has become something Senator Clinton should start distancing herself from. Something she has displayed the talent to do with other issues.

Posted by: OnTheGloryRoad | Apr 30, 2008 3:15:56 PM

Hillary Clinton is the best one to make decisions on the real issues. I don't trust Barack Obama. He has lost all credibility. ALL !

Posted by: KURT | Apr 30, 2008 3:16:24 PM

I though Rev. Wright was like an uncle to Obama? So first his disrespects his grandmother then his "uncle". These are suppose to be people who he loves and respects. So what would he do to the American people?

This guy can never win the in the general election.

Hillary Save us from McCain!!!

Posted by: Jeff | Apr 30, 2008 3:16:47 PM

Like it or not, you are judged by the company you keep and the choices you make. This goes to character. So far with Wright, Rezko and Ayres it is not looking good. It's interesting that we have just a pastor, just a guy I did 8 hours of legal work and just a guy in my neighborhood is a 20 year spiritual mentor and "Uncle", a large fund raiser and donater and real estate buddy and a guy who's home was used to launch a career and fund raisers. Actually lying and manipulating goes to character also.

Posted by: maryintampa | Apr 30, 2008 3:17:17 PM

Hillary Clinton is loving the moment because she thinks that she is definitely the Democratic nominee and that she will get away with all those tricks in her bag. Remember vengeance is not yours; it's the Lord's. We also reap what we sew. Well, if she is the one chosen, most of the people I know who now support Obama will either not vote or will vote for McCain.

Posted by: Rena | Apr 30, 2008 3:17:21 PM

I love Hillary. She has really got her stuff together. She can handle what ever is thrown at her unlike...

Posted by: Paul | Apr 30, 2008 3:18:49 PM

LissaH:
Yeah and of course they didn't know
about his sermons then,(wink wink)!
They just pulled Rev Wright's name
out of a hat!

Posted by: reaganfan | Apr 30, 2008 3:19:01 PM

Marlon,

He's going to make it. He will be our next president.

Obama is speaking truth to power and power is having fits and meltdowns over it. But don't forget that he has an insurmountable lead with pledged delegates. Super delegates will not overturn the will of the people. One of the things that the media never talk about is that her lead in super delegates, which is shrinking steadily anyway, is due to party insiders. Of super delegates who hold public office, they were neck and neck, and I believe now he is slightly ahead.

In order for her to win the nomination, she has to win 65%+ of the remaining contests, which would only bring her to even with him, and then she needs a vast majority of the remaining uncommitted super delegates.

It's not going to happen.

Posted by: Jill | Apr 30, 2008 3:19:46 PM

I think Hillary is a closet republican.This is truly a desperate attempt on her part to sway some votes.Whats next? Hannety?

Posted by: linda anderson | Apr 30, 2008 3:19:55 PM

It took him 20 years to figure out that his mentor is a kook. He gave him the benefit of the doubt for 20 years. He'll probably give Osama the benefit of the doubt too. Poor guy has been living in an unheated cave for the past number of years.

Posted by: Mack | Apr 30, 2008 3:20:01 PM

Does anyone really think Obama is going to be our next president???

Posted by: KURT | Apr 30, 2008 3:20:53 PM

I second that. Colin Powell should have been the first black president. Obama is a joke in comparison to that man.

It's just a matter now of how long Obama can survive. Will he still win the Democratic nomination? If he does, how long before the Republican machines trounces him into complete humiliation.

Mark my word, this campaign will go down in the history books of one that did a drastic turnaround in a matter of one month.

Posted by: Jeremy | Apr 30, 2008 3:21:04 PM

Obama will not even get Top Security Clearance in this country. Forget about being President. I think with his betryal with Mr. Wright his next Senate election is not doubtful. Mr. Wright made this man and he will destroy him too.

Posted by: Chiman | Apr 30, 2008 3:22:58 PM

Obama is a joke!

No he can't!

Posted by: josie | Apr 30, 2008 3:23:21 PM

Yes, Kurt. I do. And to the person who trashed the idea of Michelle Obama as First Lady... oh I can imagine her as First Lady. She will be great.

What I CAN'T even bring myself to wrap my mind around is Bill as First "Gentleman".

Ha! Ick!

Posted by: Jill | Apr 30, 2008 3:24:12 PM

Has Jeremiah Wright responded to Obama attempt to throw him under the bus yesterday? If so, what does he have to say? So much for Obama claim that he could no more disown Jeremiah Wright than he could the black community and his own grandmother. It just goes to show that Obama has completely sold out. Obama would throw his wife under the bus if he though she was hurting his chances of being elected.

Posted by: USmarine0331 | Apr 30, 2008 3:24:31 PM

Pastor Wright must know that his comments are not helping or good for Obama. The thing I would like to know is why Pastor Wright doesn't want Obama to become president. Pretty obvious to me.

Posted by: Debby Tangblade | Apr 30, 2008 3:25:02 PM

The majority of the country does not believe Obama anymore. If everyone knew then what they know about him now he would have been gone in the first moth of this race.

Obama/Rev. Wright 2008!

Posted by: cara | Apr 30, 2008 3:25:19 PM

Superdelegates can switch who they support any time Obamanations. Obama's superdelegate today, may be Hillary's tomorrow. Just a thought. It's time for the DNC to tell bitter Obama to exit gracefully before the Republicans become the party of the (name your category that has been thrown under the bus or otherwise offended by Obama) people.

GO HILLARY 08!

Posted by: calli | Apr 30, 2008 3:25:42 PM

Right on, Hillary! Nobody is buying that Obama had never heard Wright say those things before - he was lying! Twenty years, 20 YEARS and he didn't know the guy, give me a break!

Posted by: MSG | Apr 30, 2008 3:25:52 PM

No matter how you slice it, Rev. Wright's comments are poison in a general election. How can Obama say in Philly last month that he "can no more disown Wright than he could his caucasian grandmother" then yesterday throw him under the proverbial bus? The general election is too important to gamble on the inexperienced (in running a campaign) junior Senator from Illinois. But like Dukakis, Gore and Kerry, he'll get my vote if he's the nominee...

Posted by: ArtieJoe68 | Apr 30, 2008 3:26:13 PM

Talk about your broken records. If people haven't heard this whole story yet, then they never will. You're beating a dead horse, ABC. Surely there have to be more pressing issues on which to report, both at home and abroad. I am sick of hearing about this.

Posted by: Rbook | Apr 30, 2008 3:26:48 PM

Obama supporters: I know you all feel mad and frustrated because Mr. Obama misled you and so did the main stream media. You need to think as true American and see if you really really want Mr. Obama with all his radical connections into the highest and most powerful office in the world?

It was never just about the nutty pastor. It was about Obama's character and judgment to sit in the church with his innocent daughters for 20 years listening to the rants that are full of filth, racism and anti-American hatred. This isn’t about people being bitter or angry. It is about Obama’s Marxist belief that people ‘cling’ to religion and guns out of bitterness.

Obama is a divider as in order to s