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Michelle Obama Declines Opportunity to Discuss Wright
April 30, 2008 3:54 PM
ABC News' Sunlen Miller Reports: Back on the campaign trail, Barack Obama reitereated his disappointment in the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, defending his denoucement of his former pastor in a press conference on Tuesday.
"Frankly, what he said over the last few days and in some of the sermons that have been excerpted were unacceptable and weren't things that we believed in or cared about or cared to believe in," Sen. Obama, D-Ill., said in response to a voter's question at a campaign event in Indianapolis, Ind., "I've made a statement (on Tuesday) that was hard to make but it was I believed."
The questioner had asked about "turning his back on someone who had been a good friend" but Obama, with his wife Michelle by his side, did not take issue with the tone.
"I mean, it is true that part of the job when you're running for president is that anybody who is tangentially, you know, even remotely associated with you is somehow fair game and that's unfortunate because most of us in our lives –- we meet people, we know people, some people we work with or we sit on a board with -- we don't really go vet them and find out all the terrible things they might have done because, you know, we don't know or what they said to see if it's politically correct," Obama continued.
Obama changed the subject rather quickly to talking about how he and Michelle came from modest backgrounds, but when wrapping up, the candidate looked at his wife seated on a picnic table next to him and asked, "So Michelle, do you have anything to add to that?"
Mrs. Obama shook her head indicating no.
"You do but," the Senator said, trailing off, leaving the incomplete thought in the air before adding, "Remember there are a lot of reporters around though."
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We are tired of this wright stuff, let's move on! We need to talk about serious issues affecting this nation. Enough of Rev. Wright!!
Posted by: dew5050 | Apr 30, 2008 4:02:43 PM
Can we please talk about the high price of gas, the economony and the increase in US deaths in Iraq last month? Rev Wright DOES NOT IMPACT MY LIFE!!!
Posted by: michaelinphilly | Apr 30, 2008 4:05:49 PM
Rev Right IS AN OLD MAN!
IT'S OBVIOUS!
As some may know, sometimes OLDER PEOPLE have some good days, some sharp days; and some times some bad days.
That said, how has the HARMLESS RHETORIC of an old man directly impacted any American?
Because this old man happens to be a Black man and under-educated Americans are obsessed with their racism?
911 has demonstrated to the world that Americans will obsess with non-issues even as REAL DESTRUCTION COMES!
Americans are preparing themselves to be "asleep with NON-ISSUES when the bridegroom cometh"!
Posted by: New Yorker | Apr 30, 2008 4:08:21 PM
Most Obama supporters want to move on and get past this but I have bad news for you, he will get crucified in the General Election. It won't be pretty.
Posted by: Lois, California | Apr 30, 2008 4:11:13 PM
If the media will stop bringing Rev. Wright as news, the man will also stop and feel ashamed of what he said. But continuing writing about him, this gives the man the "big head" which he doesn't deserve it at all!
Posted by: Peace | Apr 30, 2008 4:15:11 PM
I agree...why don't we talk about real issues. Ummmm, where does Obama offer anything substantial on any of that again?
Posted by: Dave | Apr 30, 2008 4:19:24 PM
So Obama says: "...anybody who is tangentially, you know, even remotely associated with you..." Wright was never tangentially associated with Obama. Obama said he was like an "uncle' to him, a member of his family, and for twenty years. WHAT A colossal LIAR!!!
As for Michele declining to say anything, everything she says insults America! Good idea, though, for her to shut up because as Obama put it, the press is around.
Let's "move on" from these people so America can recover from the Obama-disaster with a candidate who actually is presidential, Hillary!
Posted by: Emily | Apr 30, 2008 4:19:40 PM
If the press did its job, Obama would not have won Iowa, and Democrats would not now be tearing themselves to bits. This Wright stuff is not new.
Posted by: Gary | Apr 30, 2008 4:20:22 PM
This is an important issue because it speaks to the character and beliefs of a man who would be president. If John McCain had spent the last 20 years attending a church with a pastor preaching about the inferiority of blacks, it would certainly be an issue, and rightly so.
Posted by: Jeff | Apr 30, 2008 4:22:47 PM
The media gave him a SHIELD. They have given no explanation as to WHY they didnt cover the Wright issue long ago.
Hannity had a very bitter interview with Wright where he flew off the handle in 2007. Wright made ridiuclous comments in Rolling Stone that caused Obama to disinvite him from his formal announcement.
The liberal media DID NOTHING to look into Obama's past. They simply HYPED him , and americans VOTED for him in good faith that he was a HEALER for the nation.
He isnt and never was. He is a left wing liberal who has tried to 'fast track' his career before his resume justified it.
Posted by: tomdavie | Apr 30, 2008 4:25:30 PM
Obama will never be President. He's finished.
Posted by: mj | Apr 30, 2008 4:26:35 PM
of course, all barack supporters - want to change the subject...
the problem is barack sat in the church for 20 years and it Infected Barack... and was cool with it...
Most people would know that if their pastor
DAMNED AMERICA FROM THE PULPIT IN A SERMON - it ain't right. ...
you find another place to worship...
That's what hillary said she would have done. That's what most AMERICANS would do.
What's wrong with Barack he couldn't see this....
Barack defended the guy two days ago and in Philladelphia,
SO, NOW HE IS FINALLY MAD AND THINKS THIS GUY IS OUTRAGEOUS.
WOW what kind of president would he make...
The republicans will grind him into soup meat, like
dukakis,
kerry
gore,
mcgovern
Posted by: voter | Apr 30, 2008 4:29:05 PM
Wright got Michelle to shut up. See he is doing Obama some good.
Posted by: geevill | Apr 30, 2008 4:30:20 PM
I feel bad for Obama regarding this Rev. Wright issue, but it is what it is.
It will be tough for Americans to just assume Obama will not have similar thinking as Wright. Obama has been close to Rev. Wright and has agreed to him for 20 years.
I think it will be tough for him to win in Nov.
Posted by: Rick | Apr 30, 2008 4:32:13 PM
Enough already!!! If the Media would have spent this much time on Bush and Congress the last 4 years we would not be in this mess. It would have been outed like Rev. Wright. PLEASE CAN WE MOVE ON.
Please tell me the difference between the Health Care policies, something, give me anything but Rev. Wright.
Posted by: Becky | Apr 30, 2008 4:33:34 PM
Only delusional democrats could convince themselves Obama does not share Wright's anti-white, anti-American views. Obama repeatedly stated that Wright was his spiritual mentor. Please understand that to the unenlightened, having a president who shares Wright's belief system is A HUGE ISSUE. I doubt I am alone in these sentiments. Thus, my prediction is that Obama will not carry even 10 states. Wright exposed the Obama fraud.
Posted by: jeffrey nydick | Apr 30, 2008 4:34:25 PM
He characterized Wright as some passing acquaintance when in fact Wright:
conducted his marriage ceremony
blessed his house
baptized his daughters
received a $30,000 contribution from Obama
Obama praised him in his victory speech when he was elected to the US Senate and prayed with him on the day he announced his candidacy for President
Sounds like a relationship to me – not some fleeting acquaintance
This issue won’t go away because Obama keeps LYING about it.
Posted by: ch | Apr 30, 2008 4:36:15 PM
There is an old saying "You can judge a man by the company he keeps". Not only was Wright a friend of Obama's, but he was also his spiritual mentor FOR MORE THAN TWO DECADES. I believe that Obama shares the views of Rev. Wright and he should not be put into the white house.
Posted by: Paul the American | Apr 30, 2008 4:36:40 PM
Guys, I am a Hillary Supporter and I request fellow Hillary supporters to not make fun of Obama regarding this issue.
Lets move on and talk something else. Rev. Wright issue now is well known and if people still vote for Obama, it means they really want to trust him and see him as the President. I think Hillary is the one for me and I hope she is nominated.
Obama Supporters - Democrats have to win in Nov and so keep this in mind when voting.
Posted by: Rick | Apr 30, 2008 4:36:50 PM
To those of you who wish to vote for "Hilliar " Clinton,remember the fact that the experience of being a house wife for eight years does not equate to teaching US constitutional law at Harvard,organizing poor communities to effect positive social change in Illionis,having the common sense and decency not to vote for a reckless war,and being born and raised abroad .Obama's serious intelligence and knowledgeable advisers, will help him solve the economic ,social and political problems of America without being bought by lobbyists ,gas companies and the superrich like "HIlliar" Clinton .A vote for Mrs Clinton is a vote for Bill Clinton and new blunders ,as we currently have.
On the other hand, Obama will turn the economy around,unite us,solve the housing crisis,bring our troops home and make the rest of the world respect America again!!If you pit Mrs Clinton against McCain,the republicans will clobber her and waste your vote.In contrast,Barack is as clean as a whistle and a winner and you can take that to the bankcome N.Carolina and Indiana!
Posted by: tomlister | Apr 30, 2008 4:41:55 PM
It's happening, people...
Fox News has her up 3 nationally today. Gallup has her up 1 nationally.
Remember, those supers can change at any time.
Posted by: commonsensenj | Apr 30, 2008 4:43:50 PM
Hey Ron, many of those supers are already committed, the campaigns trickle them out when they desire, these committments were made long ago.
Posted by: A reader in georgia | Apr 30, 2008 4:49:24 PM
So you want to move past this unpleasantness huh? I bet you do. I am highly critical of Senator Obama for this long term relationship and that does not make me a racist. I know many Obama voters thinks it does or they dismiss me with, "you're not voting for him anyway". Which is another way to say I am a racist bigot.
Well here is a news flash. Senator Obama wants to be my president too. Get it? He wants to represent me. Even though I am am a "typical white person". DO YOU GET IT?!
I suppose that as a supportor of his it makes perfect sense that everyone would just pass this by since he is so brilliant, right? He doesn't want to be just your president. He wants to be mine too. If he wants that, then he needs to prove he loves what I hold dear and at least have some appreciation for those who look different that him.
Posted by: John | Apr 30, 2008 4:49:58 PM
A reader in georgia: ...and you would know this because.....
Posted by: ron | Apr 30, 2008 4:53:33 PM
Jon: he doesn't need your support...he won't be begging for your vote...he can win without you!
Posted by: ron | Apr 30, 2008 4:55:33 PM
What does Jeremiah Wright have to say about Obama throwing him under the bus?
After all, Obama claimed that he could no more disown Jeremiah Wright than he could the black community and his own grandmother. Obama would probably throw his wife under the bus if he thought she was keeping him from the Democratic nominimation.
Posted by: USmarine0331 | Apr 30, 2008 4:57:10 PM
Nobody would care what the Amazon Michelle had to say anyway. She's as hateful as Wright.
Posted by: J | Apr 30, 2008 4:59:19 PM
Obama will never win in the G.E. without the 33% of Hillary supporters and countless independents that WILL vote for McCain if Obama is the nominee. Get use to it, ron. Obama will NEVER be president.
Posted by: Emily | Apr 30, 2008 5:01:54 PM
After the way the press has gone after them the last couple of weeks and even this story shows the taste for blood these "reporters" are looking to find I do not blame either of them. No one in their right mind would. Sunlun or whatever her name is needs to get a grip and figure out she isn't near as important as she seems to think she is. I just picture her taking a dump and then her opinion matters not at all LOL
Posted by: Brian | Apr 30, 2008 5:03:44 PM
Hey Ron,
You're probably right he doesn't need or want my vote. The fact that he won't be getting it doesn't bother you either much, apparently.
In the general you will see how important guys like me are. It will be too late then though.
Posted by: John | Apr 30, 2008 5:04:00 PM
Hey Ron,
You're probably right he doesn't need or want my vote. The fact that he won't be getting it doesn't bother you either much, apparently.
In the general you will see how important guys like me are. It will be too late then though.
Posted by: John | Apr 30, 2008 5:04:09 PM
Wow, that was awkward.
Obama asks his wife if she has anything to say, and she declines, and Obama trails off with "yeah, there's a lot of reporters here..." Huh????
I don't know what we are to make of this except that Michelle is even more upset than Barrack and she wouldn't be as nice about it??
Who knows, that was a very weird exchange at the end of the press conference.
Posted by: sherr | Apr 30, 2008 5:06:39 PM
@ tom:
At least I have an imagination, and I don't need to drink gallons of Kool Aid to imagine Hillary as president. You, on the other hand, have a race-baiting, elitist, incompetent, narcissist to bank your hope on.
I'd much rather be the kid with imagination than the guy who has nothing when the Kool Aid runs out.
Posted by: Emily | Apr 30, 2008 5:08:54 PM
Emily: "It's okay, she just has an active imagination. In fact I think you'll like some of her stories."
Bye bye Jon.
Posted by: ron | Apr 30, 2008 5:10:52 PM
The Honorable Jeannie Dahl has spoken!
Now we must listen! LOL!!
Posted by: ron | Apr 30, 2008 5:12:13 PM
we meet people, we know people, some people we work with or we sit on a board with -- we don't really go vet them and find out all the terrible things they might have done because, you know, we don't know or what they said to see if it's politically correct," Obama continued.
Guess he was talking about Ayres here sitting on a board with him and working for Ayers for 8 years and still not knowing what Ayers did when he was young.
It is really strange Obama mixes with all these radical people and never knew anything about them, never read, never heard gossip nothing, Obama must of been in a bubble all these years.
Posted by: SJ | Apr 30, 2008 5:12:30 PM
She is rather big if you didn't notice. Reminds me of that show with the 20 ft tall women. Oh I shouldn't be picking on Ms. Patriot of the year now should I?
Posted by: J | Apr 30, 2008 5:13:17 PM
Anybody still have the tape when he gave the speech six weeks ago after the 1st Mr Wright controversial happened?
He said he can't disown and denounce his pastor.
What the different now?
The pastor's speech still the same and he is still the same person.
It's only political issue.
Don't believe them, they were acting.
Posted by: crisis08 | Apr 30, 2008 5:16:09 PM
Michelle finally gets it Obama is a fool, the poor woman must be so embarrassed by his actions she cannot speak.
She has nothing to say Obama plain and simple she is not throwing Wright under the bus, not for you or anyone else.
Posted by: SJ | Apr 30, 2008 5:16:41 PM
Laura and Marky: Talking to a a Clinton supporter is like talking to a brick wall. They just don't get it.
Posted by: ron | Apr 30, 2008 5:17:16 PM
crisis 08: Apt name considering there is a crisis in your head.
Posted by: ron | Apr 30, 2008 5:18:29 PM
I know you Obama supporters want to move on. You had better get use to it, the Rev. Wright is the GOP's weapon of mass destruction.
Posted by: Tina D | Apr 30, 2008 5:21:36 PM
Tina: Just like Iraq had no weapons of mass destruction, the Republicans won't either.
Posted by: ron | Apr 30, 2008 5:23:55 PM
Hillary to her supporters: Mention Reverend Wright every five seconds. It's the only way the media won't be able to uncover my shady dealings. Now go!
Hillary supporters: Yes, master....yes, master...we must do as we are told...we must do as we are told....Obama is not one of us...not one of us...must spread Wright...
Hilarry: Ha, ha, ha! My plan is working!
Posted by: ron | Apr 30, 2008 5:30:02 PM
I have been following this unfortunate saga. Obama and Wright have told so many lies, they will not be able to keep up with them. Obama was never my candidate because of his socialistic tendencies, but I thought it was wonderful that he was in the race. His belief in Black liberation theology has turned me completely away from him. No one did this to Obama, but himself. He chose to associate with many radical people for many years, and these choices are tanking his campaign. He does not have a prayer in the GE. He needs white voters desperately and Black liberation theology is not endearing to white people. BLO calls whites the enemy and cause of all evil in the world. BLO says whites must be eliminated. If you do not believe me, read Cone, the guy who combined marxism, Black radicalism with a splash of Christianity.
Posted by: Patricia | Apr 30, 2008 5:31:28 PM
Obama's new campaign slogan:
YES WE CAN, AND IF WE DON'T IT'S THE FAULT OF WHITE PEOPLE!!!!
Posted by: Political Realist | Apr 30, 2008 5:34:36 PM
Ron,
The truth, I don't have problem with my head, my brain.
I think you are the one has that problem since you have bad temper and attacking everybody on this blog.
That not the policy here.
The blog is not for attack another blogger.
Hillary supporters are not childish or whatever bad things you said.
If Obama get nominated you will need us too but since you think we are uneducated, childish etc we decided NOT TO VOTE for him , we just stay home.
Posted by: crisis08 | Apr 30, 2008 5:35:16 PM
crisis 08: People who resort to making lies and creating petty names do deserve to be called children.
Posted by: ron | Apr 30, 2008 5:38:03 PM
Ron,
Your definition of class is somewhat distorted if you think that woman is. Maya Angelou is what I consider a classy woman.
Secondly she could have all the class in the world, but not being proud of your country until now, sort of negates that.
Posted by: J | Apr 30, 2008 5:39:58 PM
J: You have your opinion and I have mine...I think that Michelle Obama is a classy lady.
Posted by: ron | Apr 30, 2008 5:43:50 PM
Patricia, you know that almost half the people that go to Trinity Baptist are white right? Please show a statement or action on Obama's part that shows he subscribes to "Black liberation theology" whatever the heck that is. I suspect you have never been to Trinity Baptist. I also suspect that since you hated Obama from the begining, you have been looking for an excuse to jstify that hate and so have jumped on this little bandwagon.
Posted by: Louis | Apr 30, 2008 5:46:00 PM
J,
Thanks a lot for the back up.
I'm leaving.
Posted by: crisis08 | Apr 30, 2008 5:51:29 PM
Enough of Rev. Wright ---On the issues at hand...Obama stated: We could suspend the gas tax for 6 months, but that’s not going to bring down gas prices long-term. You’re gonna save about 25, 30 dollars…or half a tank of gas,” he says. “That’s typical of how Washington works. There’s a problem, everybody’s upset about gas prices – let’s find some short-term, quick-fix, that we can say we did something even though, even though we’re not really doing anything.” Okay, first he has it totally wrong. Does he know that truckers are paying whooping high prices to fill their rigs????? They will save thousands not 30.00 dollars. Everyone pays more because of these high gas prices....anything that will help America needs to be started. While this is motion you can begin to design and think about other remedies......please do not vote for a man that only cares about himself and how he looks. He stayed in the church until the pastor said his answer was that of a politician---that is why Obama rejected his pastor not because of philosophical understandings.
Posted by: Anne | Apr 30, 2008 6:03:27 PM
Take away 20 to 25 million black voters, and take away another 17 to 20 million young voters. Take away another 10 to 15 million educated white voters. And you will be left with the remaining voters from an approximate 110 million pool of registered voters to be shared between macCain and Hillary. And tell me Obama is not a force to reckon with. Name one presidential candidate in the entire history of United States of America with 1.5 million registered contributors. You name me just one who was or is like Barack with that volume of contributors.
Posted by: siam | Apr 30, 2008 6:13:46 PM
To all the Obama folks who want to "move on" from Wright and "discuss the issues": OK, let's discuss the issues, according to Obama. Hope and change. Change and hope. Hope. Change. Yes we can! Change. Hope. There, issues discussed. Now can we get back to Wright?
Posted by: Steve in Seattle | Apr 30, 2008 6:15:43 PM
From what I can tell, as long as what you do or say does not cost Barack Obama votes, it's fine with him. Once he starts losing votes, he will throw anyone under the bus, his pastor, his grandmother, Rezko, Ayers, and the list goes on. What a great President he this guy would make. NOT!!
Posted by: Jim | Apr 30, 2008 6:21:39 PM
There's a direct line between Michelle Obama's views and the racist, anti-american sentiments of Rev. Wright.
I don't buy Obama's denunciation - too little too late.
Posted by: s. valenti | Apr 30, 2008 6:49:38 PM
Obama is NOT the post racial candidate, he is the MOST racial candidate. He isn't the uniter, he is the divider. He was a nice guy until we got to know him. His blank slate let us imagine he was a good guy, his missed votes and double speak and vagueness we wrote off as openminded. We now know he is a liar and a fraud. He sought out bigots and terrorists in the slums on Chicago. Only those who hate America and whitey need apply. He sought these people out for political reasons. His state and his city are in ruins, gang violence, corruption, cronyism, nepotism. He has never done anything but write a book. He is a fraud.
Posted by: Karen | Apr 30, 2008 6:49:50 PM
LOL very funny s. valenti.
END THE DRAMA -- PULL THE PLUG ON OBAMA!
Send a t-shirt to David Axelrod.
Posted by: Karen | Apr 30, 2008 6:56:40 PM
I wonder if that was his wifes church.
I was wondering when MSNBC was going to come out and say this might be a good thing now it is off the table in the GE
what a set up an act and if Obama didn't know how Wright is than he doesn't pay attention and we already have a president like that.
Posted by: Bishop | Apr 30, 2008 7:21:10 PM
What was he doing for 20 years? Why didn't he do that in PA?
He has denounced him just because the true color of his racist church has become public. He is not truthful to americans.
Ouup supporters! What about
Onbama did not remember meeting Auchi! who funded his million $ mansion?
List is growing for his links to corrupt and dangerous folks
Posted by: Jon | Apr 30, 2008 7:51:22 PM
What part of their 15-20 year relationship with the Rev was a tangentially remote relationship?
It takes the willful suspension of disbelief to believe they knew nothing about the man.
Posted by: Eugene Neocon | Apr 30, 2008 8:06:35 PM
You hilarious, whining liberals! You want to stop hearing about Wright and talk about the price of gasoline?! OK, great - you go first.
Explain to America how the DemoRats voting in unison against drilling offshore in California and Florida and in ANWR for known U.S. reserves of oil, against building new gasoline refineries, in favor of idiotic refining requirements for custom blends of gasoline for every U.S. city, and against building nuclear power plants have helped the price of gasoline.
I'll go second.
Posted by: Jaibones | Apr 30, 2008 8:21:39 PM
Sha Na Na Na, Sha Na Na Na, OH-BAH-MA, Good Bye!
But watch out...this all may have been a put-up job. A NY Times article written back in April 2007 intimated that Wright & Obama had discussed the possibility that Obama may have to publicly dis-own him because of his radical statements, & and according to Wright, Obama agreed it may be necessary if he makes it through the Primaries.
And all this time I thought Professional Wrestling was the only thing on TV that was fake.
Posted by: BobbyD | Apr 30, 2008 9:10:08 PM
I keep seeing all these references to McCarythism towards Obama. They overlook one minor fact.. McCarthy was right. The communists had documented they were trying to subvert the country. Many of these minor, inconvienent facts came to light with the fall of the Soviet Union.
Posted by: Darury | Apr 30, 2008 9:30:45 PM
Memo to DNC --- End the Drama - Pull the Plug on Obama!!!!
Obama is unelectable. The whole point is that Obama cant just give a 'speech' again, that will just contradict every speeches he gave before. Obama calls him my "UNCLE" and soul "MENTOR" when things go right. OBAMA now saying he is not my PASTOR anymore? His "UNCLE" and soul "MENTOR" for over 20 years. Like Wright said, OBAMA will say things as a politician and these are one of them.
Wright has been consistent. He is the same guy he was on those tapes 7 years ago. 10 years ago. 20 years ago. He was the same guy all along. Obama suggesting he is OUTRAGED only now, but not over the last 20 years is literally impossible.
There are liberal media who still thinks he will be the next president, and I can tell you nowhere near as many people today think he will be as they did last week or 6 weeks ago. They will STILL try to spin it for Obama.
Now we know why all the Obama supporters tried to FORCE Clinton out after Ohio and Texas, when they were SURE Obama would win those states and knock her out. Well, he lost there and then he lost big in PA after calling the HARD WORKING, SMALL-TOWN, RURAL BLUE COLLAR AMERICANS "BITTER" so they cling to GUNS, RELIGION and ANTIPATHY? How stupid can OBAMA get, assuming we will easily forget about his "BITTER" comments? He does not share my views and millions of hard working BLUE COLLARS in AMERICA and we will never forget and never vote for him.
The Wright situation will NOT go away.
The bomber Ayers situation will not disappear.
The "Bitter" comment had damaged his relationship with BLUE COLLAR WORKERS forever.
The Unpatriotic and Plagiarism issues will always be an issue.
The rank first Liberal Senator will always be his picture that every Conservative wouldn't want to see
His involvement with indicted businessman REZKO will hunt him down a month or two from now.
THERE ARE SO MANY MORE GUNS THE REPUBLICANS CAN USE AGAINST OBAMA!
MOST OF ALL, He sat in the pew for 20 years. You can’t pretend to have amnesia --- You can’t wish 20 years of your personal life away with a “pretty” speech.
HILLARY OR McCAIN IN 2008!
Posted by: CAROLINIAN | Apr 30, 2008 9:31:38 PM
We know hwo Hillary is .But so far everything about Obama is bezzare. Barac Hussein Muhammed Obama . Is he amuslim, a communist, a lier a cult leader , a con man , a racist, America hater,a fraud ,and stupid?
Posted by: Sandy | Apr 30, 2008 9:48:52 PM
So Obama is sticking to the story that he never heard Wright until Monday!
The thing is who believes him?
In the meantime, Grandma better watch her back...I see a bus coming!
Posted by: Jackie | Apr 30, 2008 10:32:34 PM
Wrights words were not as destructive this time around, although his timing was crap. I bet his heart was broken listening to "Barry O" denouncing him, especially as Wright saved BO from his junkie days and sent him to study...BO turned his back on their 20 year relationship, to become President, he thought! Shame on you BO, you don't treat your "crazy ole uncle" like that and I hope the black community realise how disloyal you are.
Posted by: Grumpy Ole Woman | Apr 30, 2008 10:43:27 PM
tangentially associated with? this woman has some nerve to think she can sell such lies to the american people.
michelle obama is just as bad, if not worse, as her husband.
Posted by: so saddened | Apr 30, 2008 11:55:50 PM
Obama is going to prison. Obama is going to Prison. Obama is going to prison.
Obama laundered $112,000.00 thru his law firm as a Illinois State Senator.
The Los Angeles Times article reports Illinois State Senator Obama laundered money $112,000 salary Obama received from a political supporter Robert Blackwell through Obama's law firm to hide the fact it came from Robert Blackwell who received political monetary favors from Obama totaling $320,000 in Illinois State Grants. Obama committed an illegal crime of money laundering and has a punishment of prison time. Obama supporters, the DNC and Super-delegates. Obama will eventually be indicted and charged with this crime and others. The DNC, Obama supporters and Super-delegates are giving the election to McCain if Obama is the Democratic Nominee for President. It's time for Obama to quit the race for President before he gets arrested and goes to prison.. The people of the Democratic Party, the DNC and Super-delegates need to unite, vote and support Hillary Clinton for President. Go to Hillary Clinton’s web page read her speeches and solutions for real changes that will benefit all American's. Make donations of your time, phone calls, go door to door and give money generously to her campaign. Hillary has solutions for real substantial changes that will benefit all the people of the USA. Go to Hillary Clinton’s web page Donate and Vote for Hillary.
Posted by: Bob4USA | May 1, 2008 12:05:39 AM
The real Obama is a con man, racist, terrorist supporter, radicaIslamic extremeist supporter and criminal. Once this money laundering scam of Obama's picks up a head of steam in the TV and Radio media, Obama will be the one who has to quit and withdraw his name from the race for the nomination for President. He will be indicted charged and convicted. This ought to give the Republicans more fodder for the general election. O golly gee Obama will be taken off in handcuffs what pretty sight for the DNC and Democrats. The Republicans will be dancing in the streets. Oh Yeah. We Democrats better get used to Obama behind bars in a state penitentiary now. We Democrats and the DNC need to unite and make Hillary our Democratic Nominee for President before it’s too late or McCain will be the next President. OUCH that will really hurt American's pocket books, jobs, education and war will reign supreme for greed of money and power for the few. Obama supporters it time to abandon Obama or suffer the consequences of Obama's criminal deeds with Obama.
Posted by: Bob4USA | May 1, 2008 12:06:32 AM
The Republicans are waiting in the wings trying to salvage Obama's career so they can Flatten him with one blow. Just check out the repub pundits and all the media...trying to bolster Obama AGAIN in their attempts to ELECT him before all of the Americans have their say.......... Rove et al are alive and very keen to give Obama's camp ways to resuscitate Obama..........
Posted by: DaneNM | May 1, 2008 1:03:18 AM
The debates and primaries are for show casing the strengths and weaknesses of the candidates and their solutions for issues for the voters. The debates and the primaries are for the people so they can make an informed decision and vote for who is the best candidate who demonstrates Presidential qualities, experience, able to answer question easily with real substance and to the point, support the plans and solutions for issues that will benefit the people not the elitist aristocracy or hidden radical agendas. Obama refuses to do any more debates because he is a sore loser he performed miserably by not answering the questions with straight forward to the point answers and lost all of the debates. Obama is scared that his elitist beliefs and attitudes towards the people of the USA and his disrespect and hate of the USA and its people will be completely exposed. Obama is scared that his true greedy desires in obtaining power and money will be completely exposed. Late breaking news Illinois Senator Obama laundered money (person income) from Blackwell through his the lawyer firm he worked for prior to his being elected to the Illinois Senate. Blackwell who received political favors from Obama and Obama received donations for campaigns and hidden personal income. Obama will be indicted for these criminal actions. Obama is scared his actions, lack of action and very questionable associates clearly demonstrate Obama’s true intentions and agendas. Obama is scared that all the negative things Obama has accused Hillary of doing and saying in this campaign are actually the very actions and things Obama has been doing and saying not Hillary. Obama is scared his lack of confidence and inexperience will be completely exposed. Another very important reason Obama is scared and will not debate is Obama can’t remember all the lies he has told during his campaign. Here are 76 lies and counting that Obama has told us at http://www.audacityofhypocrisy.com/?page_id=15 Find more lies told by Obama at www.hillaryclinton.com Click on the icon Fact Check. If Obama loses the Democratic Nomination for President his supporters say they will riot in the streets. Obama supporters want to turn the USA into third world countries like Kenya and Zimbabwe. Rioting in the streets because, Obama has been exposed as a spoiled brat; weak, wimpy, arrogant, elitist, inexperienced, corrupt, racist and radical to the extremes are character traits, beliefs and actions of Obama that will cause him to lose this race for the President of the USA. Rioting in the streets is very immature and stupid like Odinga, Obama’s cousin who incited riots and death squads in Kenya. Mugabe did the same in Zimbabwe because he is a mentally challenged immature violent sore loser like Odinga. The USA is a country that provides many freedoms for its people example: right of free speech and the right to vote as we please. Be smart make an informed decision and vote for the most qualified and experienced candidate for President of the USA Hillary Clinton who respects the people, who listens to the people, has compassion for the people of the USA. Hillary will fix the economy and fight for the people of the USA by creating solutions for real changes that benefits all the people of the USA. Hillary will unite the people of the USA, restore the US Constitution and win back the respect of our people and the respect for our government of the USA world wide. Hillary has real substantial solutions for real changes that make sense and will help all of us. Go to Hillary’s web site and explore it www.hillaryclinton.com Look at Hillary’s detailed solutions for real changes on the economy, healthcare, education, veterans benefits, Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Read Hillary’s speeches, fact check, attack timeline (of Obama attacks on Hillary), Women for Hillary, and all the other great places on Hillary’s web site to find out more about Hillary so you can make a informed decision and vote for Hillary. While you are visiting Hillary’s web site www.hillaryclinton.com make donations to Hillary’s campaign.
Posted by: Bob4USA | May 1, 2008 1:10:46 AM
Whats wright is wright and that is not right. Obama he made a choice to worship with Wright for 20 years and then all of a sudden Pastor Wright is wrong! Its like Obama has been found out with his fingers in the cookie jar and then denies that they were in the jar. A stronger America is needed with an experienced leader to repair the damage of the Bush debacle. Clinton is the one.Go Hillary 08
Posted by: pjm | May 1, 2008 10:34:04 AM
Best thing Obama can do is keep Michelle's mouth shut...she can only damage him as Wright has..
Posted by: Aggieboo65 | May 1, 2008 11:24:48 AM
It's just like everything else with Obama, they want to forget it and move on. Why should we, I want everyone to remember that this man took his children to hear this CRAZY PREACHER PUT DOWN AMERICA AND WHITE PEOPLE. And he stayed a member of this church for 20 years. That is not something you just excuse cause he is the "Rock Star" of the moment (thanks to Oprah). Don;t we want a real leader who will stand up for theri convictions? He changed his tune several times about Wright, and not until Wright came out and called him a "POLITICIAN" did OBAMA realize he had to shut the door. Why? Because he is a politician not any better than any other candidate. He has been put up on a pedastal for too long. All because the other politicians are afriad if tey don't kiss his butt they will lose the black vote, or worse yet there will be rioting casue that's what happens when you don't get your way!
Posted by: Joyce | May 1, 2008 1:26:06 PM
Not surprised Michelle didn't say anything. I saw her on TV this morning, and could tell she is not very happy. While Barack is speaking out against Wright, Michelle is not going to speak out against her pastor. In a way, I admire that. Barack will say whatever he has to to get elected; I don't see Michelle doing the same thing.
Posted by: sydney | May 1, 2008 7:23:51 PM
Wright has not gone away, and neither has his legacy. He speaks with bitterness and disunity, yet, he counseled and guided Obama for twenty years. Now, we have a candidate running on the soundbites of change and unity. What phony doubletalk. Obama should understand how people become bitter. Is that why it was so easy for him to label the voters in Pennsylvania as bitter. So they cling to their guns and their religion. He is just talk with little substance.
Posted by: georgia | May 2, 2008 12:14:11 AM
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