And this is close to anything the Clintons have done... how??? At least he desn't have an active body count for God's sake!

The Weathermen ... Pastor Wright ... Rezko ... lack of Patriotic attitude ... liberal tax and spend ... change(to what?) ... all from a guy we really do not know anything about ... whats next?

Pathetic, truly pathetic. I'm on the CLINTON side, and I've given OBAMA credit for being a tough adversary, but trying to worm his way around the press, stock amateur behavior. I'd be curious if the MSM press starts vetting him more fully, JAKE TAPPER notwithstanding.

You know Obama's inablility to show judgement with people close to him such as Rezko and the now infamous Rev Wright should give voters pause the next time he asks for their vote based on his "judgement."

Please look into why this information was given in an interview today. Did the Tribune have some information they confronted him with, or did this just come out of the blue. Also, look into the state/federal monies Mr. Rezko to "develop" housing in Obama's district when he was a state senator. This housing was subpar. People did not have heat or water, and repeated calls to get things fixed were unheeded. The funding he received for these buildings needs to be investigated, as does why Obama did not look into the problems to get things fixed.

"Obama also admitted that he made repeated lapses in judgement by involving Rezko" In Chigago a lapse in judgement got him a quarter million dollars. In the white house one lapse in judgement could get a million Americans killed. Add A twenty year lapse in judgement with the racist church and Revrund Wright? Is anyone sure they want this man and his poor judgement running the country?

Someone explain the difference in David Duke's past 20 year involvement with the KKK and Obama's 20 year involvement with a racist church and pastor.

The hits just keep on coming for ole' Obama.

What makes Obama qualified to be president again? The corruption? The racist preacher? America hating spouse?

What a joke. The Democrat front runner is where he is for one reason only. Affirmative Action. Geraldine Ferraro tried to point this out, and she was canned.

Why is Jeremiah Wright still on Obama's campaign?

He talks good, but there is no substance to his speech and it appears it is all based on lie after lie.

Thank you ABC for finally reporting the FACTS surrounding Barack Obama and his disturbing ties. The MSM is obviously in the tank for the democratic party, but it appears ABC News may have some credibility after all.

The reason so many Americans turn to talk radio and the bloggers now is because they are the only ones keeping us informed. Anyway, I wanted to give credit where credit is due- so thanks.

All of that is true. And fortunately, ABC is pro-Hillary enough that one of the MSM networks will report this stuff.

As time goes by, more evidence is presented at the trial. This seems to coincide with more disclosures from Obama. Is he only admitting to the things he gets caught at? He is now admitting several cases of poor judgement yet that is the premise of his campaign? What else is he hiding? What happened to him touting himself as the candidate of transparency and ethics? What happened to his image of being above the fray morally? Thank goodness the party has superdelegates who can exercise judgement to account for buyer's remorse in states that have already voted!

Technically speaking, just beccause you are friends with someone does not mean that you engage in such acts. They are people that have close friends that are on drugs and they do not do drugs. A long time friend can be hard to find. I just donot see how Obama could be involved in such. I believe he has kept himself clean of garbage, because he was a senator and had great expectations of running for president. Go Obama

Interesting that he is admiting this NOW, which means there is more and more behind his buddy Rezko. And, as far as his pastor being gone from his committee, I didn't know he was on his committee. I was enraged the OBAMA belonged to this church that is a version of the KKK. He is not fit to represent OUR PARTY. Americans.

so this is what "sound judgment" means? being involved in complex house purchases with a slumlord? playing the race card to walk away from real issues?

bye bye Obama

Barry... I think you might just want to stay home in your big house... you're done

Oh the haters are out tonight! As a 51 year black man in this country, the pastor is pretty much right on with the experiences of his congregation. It's a hard check for those not familiar with what is said routinely in large urban black churches. To take 30 seconds of clips from 35 years of ministry to define a person is unfair but being a black man in america - it comes with the territory. Now let's trash Rod Parsley, John Hagee and John McCain in the spirit of fairness!!!

Michelle Obama said in a tv morning show early in the campaign that she hopes Black America wakes up to Barrack Obama before it is too late. Is this not playing the race card that Obama is now benefiting from Should she apologise?

that VP offer looks pretty good about now!

Regarding the poster who asked why this is suddenly coming to light... a reporter asked about this in San Antonio when Obama refused to answer any more questions and walked out.

Also on Wright... after denying that he was part of the camp, now Wright is officially gone from the camp, Obama once again is caught lying to the voters.

The BIG OBAMACON is slowly unfolding.

Well, you cann't blame Obama for trying. After all, he is not running for VP he is running for President. He will never get my vote, primary or otherwise.

What a joke this Obama is. God to see how close we were. Thank god for FOX and ABC who report this imperative info. I am so happy today. Time to concede Obama the ride is over...

see ya osama

Can someone please strap on a lie detector on Obama...I dont trust a word he says.

HOW COME ONE UNAMERICAN CAN BE AMERICAN'S PRESIDENT. WOW! MORE SKELETON WILL COME OUT FROM OBAMA'S CLOSET AND LEFT WING SMART ##### WHO VOTED FOR BHO FOR HIS JUDGEMENT HAVE TO SUICIDE.

WAY TO GO HILLARY, YOUR SKELETON IS ALREADY OUT....

I LOVE HOW THE OBAMAMANIACS SAY THAT SINCE THERE WAS A SCANDAL WITH THE CLINTONS THAT HAVE BEEN VETTED AND FOUND NOTHING! ITS OK TO DO WRONG AND LIE ABOUT THE ISSUES! OK? THIS SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO IN EVERY WAY! IM VERY SICK OF THE WAY THE MEDIA IS NOT COVERING THE ISSUE!

hi

SO? THERE is NOT a story here...

THE KITCHEN SINK...and he'll STILL WIN!

WHY ARE THE NETWORKS NOT REPORTING THAT HIS PRESS STATEMENT WAS GIVEN TO THE HUFFINGTON POST INSTEAD OF A GENERAL RELEASE? This guy has more skeletons than Dr. Kervorkian and can't explain why he didn't put 2 and 2 together for more than 20 years but his JUDGEMENT is what we should judge instead of his EXPERIENCE?

America can't take THIS kind of judgement.

While there is a good amount of reporting on the internet, why are major media reporting so little during the national news shows? Why do I get the feeling that the major media outlets seem to shun a legitimate question on a presidential candidate's judgement, including ABC? It is not the same as being stuck with a real, but wayward uncle, but rather an issue of free choice association lasting for 20 years. And while his wife does not sound nearly as pathetic as the pastor, the emotional undertones are telling. Tough to believe he is not influenced by these major figures in his life. Obama showed promise to bridge the racial divide by looking forward and recognize that while the past cannot be changed, the future is made up of different and new people who did not commit the sins of the past. He just blew it. PS. I would not have voted for him anyway, but that is for totally different reasons.

What has happened to the serious "press" in this country. It's all about what sells -- build up Britney Spears, then tear her to shreds.

They did a great job of building up Obama as a "holier than thou" candidate -- even telling us they tear up at his speeches. Well, so did lots of Germans when they listened to Hitler. Great Speaker doesn't mean S**T. But, now that they've built him up, now they will tear him down. Interesting thing though, Obama waited until he had a delegate lead to offer this important tidbit of info. To hell with all of 'em!

All the president candidates this time are worst. We can not trust them to lead the country. Vote for me, I am honest, I am outsider, I have a big dream, I have a great hope, I never accept any money from anyone, and I can even tell you the true that I don't want to do my home work, I collect welfare for living right now. Finnaly, trust me and vote for me, your future president.

Thank You,

Holy cow! Now this too! What in the world is going on with Obama. Did he realize that he can`t hide this stuff anymore or did he finally figure out that he`s done. Better quit now before tearing the party apart any more with supporters attacking everyone and calling them racist. Obama should have accepted the VP position from Hillary instead of lying some more. Too late now Obama. Where are the Obama worshipers now that their prophet has disclosed his true self. `Change`alright and `hope` you can fool everyone with, but no more. I want to see all those supporters try and blame others or bash Hillary for this. American Idol candidacy by image and advertisement consultants is now over so let`s hear the excuses please. Hate to say, but not really, TOLD YOU SO Obamaniacs or should I say cult followers.

This man has too many lapses in judgment and is not looking to be a transparent candidate. He is too shady and the mainstream media, with the exception of the Chicago papers, conservative periodicals, and Brian Ross are actually doing the jobs that so-called "journalists" are not doing. That halo around Obama is wearing thin. I expect a thorough analysis about Obama. And to think that this whole thing started with Bill Cunningham mentioning the media's lack of involvement in exposing Obama's shady dealings as well as his middle name. Way to go MSM or should I say hacks for Obama.

Some people are ignorant which is ridiculous folks sitting around fighting stories that's baseless probably if we all do the comparison of obama and hillary there's a lot of different things about both candidates.Probably these are new sound tracks people will be singing everyday (Rezko & Wright) till republican win November 2008 it's scary gas is $4 per gallon already, economic upside down, iraq war killing us with debt from china and america losing values around the globe those are things we all should be talking about at moment not stabbing each other all day about stupid topics like tony corruption trial and pastor wright comments.

Fool me once? Shame on you! Fool me twice? Shame on me!

Senator Obama, please come clean with whatever it is you so desire. This is divisiveness. This is not the time for you to add to the depressed state of this nation. We have been shafted too many times. Don't ruin the chances for others who are willing to do what is right for our country.

The Audacity of Cold Cash

The Obamassiah's halo is very tarnished indeed and I really don't have to talk about the Clinton's, do I? After all, Democrats ignored and dismissed my every attempt to educate them about their true nature for fifteen years and defended them no matter the evidence.

There really is no responsible choice left accept McCain. Perfect guy? Heck no. But he is experienced and if there is any Senator you can identify as willing to truly work across the aisle to get things done, it's him. I just wish more of those "things" were also my things but oh well.

He really is the only choice.

Obama can not be held responsible for what his pastor say in his evryday sermons. Come on, guys, be resonable! How many of us have people in our lives that we RESPECT, but we DISAGREE with. Some of us, we have even the parents in this unfortunate conjucture. We love them, but we disagree with them. Think of the 60's! THis is a tipical republican attack, of guilt by association. Be smart, don't get caught in this cheap shot! The poor man said he does not agree with him. Even McCain said on Fox that "he knows Obama and he knows he disagrees with the pastor"!

I don't understand why so much fuss with this Resko. Any wrongdoing by Obama? Resko was Obama's contributor, when he was not under corruption charges... Why don't you wait for the conclusions of the trial, and then accuse Obama for REAL reasons (if any)? Otherwise, it is just cheap propaganda... It is obvious that ABC is with the establishment (clinton or McCain, no difference after all), one of the major contributor of Clinton, another real estate mogul, is already charged for corruption and is about to be send in prison... But of course, this is not of any interest for ABC... Right?

now do you believe me when I state the fact that only Senator Clinton can and will in in November?

I am glad that this contest has gone on as long as it has. We are starting to learn all kinds of things about our supposed savior, Barak Obama. Rezko also has those ties to that Iraqi billionaire in London. When Cheney goes, is the Haliburton contract going to be cancelled and Rezko and this guy going to be running Iraq?

Obama's inablility to show good judgement with people close to him such as Rezko and infamous Rev Wright should reconsider.

I think obamamania is done is not a true american.there is no doubt that he is lying about his preacher.and rezko. he should resign for the race. more thing will come out. and he will not have answer for judment.go hillary.

I dont think his candicy can stand on the preacher stuff. That stuff is POWERFULLY RACIST and ANTI AMERICAN. He was part of that church for 20 years, and made no attempt to leave the church or denounce any part of it.

His claim he didnt know about those remarks is almost impossible given its been 20 years. Its a bald faced lie .

He needs to re sign. The democratic party needs Obama to re sign.

Obama is done.

He continued lying and hide on fox news:" I don't know he speak such blah blah..."

a 20 years relation! I don't know obama trying to fool himself or what.

He should resign as senator.
Run for president? maybe next life.

I don't like this kind of politics but remember Hilary Clinton has been subjected to this kind of vetting for a very long time!
More than any other candidate in this election, she has tried to keep focused on the issues that matter - universal health care, etc!
I must say that both Hilary and Barack really seem light on the economy! Can politicans make any impact on the economy? Or is the fact we are headed for recession simply too boring for the media to cover!
One thing I intensely dislike about this campaign is that both the Obama and successfully aided by Media appear driven to not let another Clinton in the White House - they may have succeeded! I think we have lost a potentially better and more capable person in the process! He has skillfully and adeptly managed to box Hilary into an establishment position, in other words, old hat! If that was all, that would be fine, but it is not, as we are well aware! In the past week we have witnessed the deep hatred in the Obama campaign for Hilary! Fortunately, she has advisors who get her to fight back - maybe a little too late! And we thought this lady was the 'Iron Lady' - where is the evidence for that!

Some of you were expecting a saint here, is Hillary a saint as well. Do your homework, I have researched both of these people for many months and Hillary certainly has alot more explaining to do that Barack. Where is her earmark spending reports? Where is her tax returns? Where are the records from the White House years?
Keep digging and we will get more of the truth.

Very Poor misleading article with so many important facts that the public should have been informed of! This is why the American public distrusts the media! You didn't mention the length of time the interview was - how Barack went through his entire relationship with Rezko - how he spent as much time as the reporters wanted - answered every question in depth - was completely open and positive. Now, I'm not a Barack supporter - but, I am a supporter of the truth & THIS article is incomplete and misleading - Shame on you. Bloggers: You can go to the article on 3/14 at the Chicago Times and listen to the entire interview online. Americans want the truth in it's entirety and WE will decide for ourselves what we think and how we vote!

The thing that really stinks is this should have been brought earlier in the campaign. But, there are still states who haven't voted and the superdelegates. Thank you ABC for bringing these stories out into the open.

The truth is finally starting to come out. Remember, the "truth will set you free". America, "wake up and smell the coffee". Obama is not on the level on this or much else it seems. He only speaks the truth when caught. How much more is lingering out there. Our country needs "US" to stand-up for her now. Our future is lingering in the balance of the impending primaries and general election. We need a President to restore our standing here and abroad. We need Hillary, not inexperience and a questionable past, or Senator more of the same, McCain.

Now lets open up Hillary's Tax Returns and lets see how much money she has taken from Rezko!

Time to pass out the KOOL AID,Ob ama is toast.

Hire me. I don't have any experience but I have judgement... If this is judgment. God save us from ourselves in that voting booth.

A Liar, a Racist and a crook

No thank you.

Go Obama, take Michelle with you!

As we see with Obama, he admits to nothing until confronted with the facts. First Rezko, now the reverend. What more is there, not only with Rezko and the reverend but with things still unknown. Keep up the investigative work since this guy is running for the Office of the President of the United States of America. Remember, George Washington, Abraham Linclon, Franklin Delano Roosevelt have held this high office, and we expect high standards.

I am shocked to say the least.I wanted it to be a Clinton/Obama ticket,but, if Hillary has Obama,I will hold my nose,blow hard and vote for McCain,even though the man and I are at odds on war,economy,healthcare etc.Though I am pro Hillary, I was a proud american as for the first time, we had a Black man and a woman as strong contenders for the race.Who says America isn't a great country?Race or gender has no role.I wish I would see the day when we elct a woman and also an African American as a President of the US.However,not this black man.This man has declared himself a phony.He claims that he is no washington school of politics and that he is new and clean clean comparing himself to Joshua at times, and then his connections to Rezko et all surfaces and he tried to Ohio/NAFTA/Canda the Washington way.It looks like he is now disclosing some hitherto denials on Rezko as some of it will come out in the courts.True he had some flag and pin flaps,and Michele is finally proud of her country,but,now connections to a radical priest who is spiritual advisor,mentor,the title of his book,who has beem spewing downright racial hatred,anti american and anti sematic statements for the past 20 yrs surface.You did not know anything about it?Barack, do you think that we are stupid?Gimme a break.You attended his church for 20yrs,claim not to miss sunday mass,call him your mentor/friend/uncle and have him baptize your kids, and you claim that you were in the dark.You are a Liar Liar.I am quite disgusted.I didn't expect this of you, as I wanted a Hillary/Obama ticket and I wanted you to be president for 8 years after Hillary.

These comments against Obama are pretty funny indeed, considering they are coming from Clinton supporters. And we all know how clean the Clinton's are. Why they would never be inolved in any thing shady and would never lie or hide any thing from the public LMAO!!!!!

If you want to say bye bye Obama, you better also say bye bye democrat for president LMAO! Cus Hilary has less of a chance of making it then Obama! If Hilary gets nominated, I will vote for Mccain. Silly democratics! Every one knows that only democrats like Hilary, most every one else hates her lol.

So far, there is absolutely zero evidence of any wrongdoing by Obama. Yet the posters on this thread seem to want to lynch the man.

Get a grip folks. Your hatred of the man has no basis in fact.

He paid full price for his house.
He has condemned his pastors comments in the strongest possible terms.
there is no evidence he did any favors for Resko.

All of the accusations are based on false assumptions; assumptions that Obama has been less then honest. Until you can prove it, shut the hell up.

Looks as if the Sean Hannity and Rush Limbaugh lackeys are out in full force again this morning judging from these postings.

Interesting how Obama's pastor compared Obama to Jesus. Has anyone seen this guys website with the halo around his picture and the glowing "join us" button. I guess if you are one of his followers you have seen it. Just a word of warning, don't drink the kool-aid.

Actually, "cba", if you want to claim Obama had nothing to do with Rezko's indiscretions, then Hillary had nothing to do with what her husband did while he was in power!

He doesn't remember how much money he got from Rezko. He wasn't present when his insane, racist minister was spewing hatred, he didn't know this, he doesn't remember that, but he's BRILLIANT and would offer us great JUDGEMENT when running this country.

Yea sure. Grab the little wife out of the locked room, remove the duct tape from her mouth, board the plane and fly your sorry butt back to Chicago. Oh, it's Palm Sunday tomorrow, and I'm betting old Rev. Wright will have some special hate filled sermon ready for the special occasion and packed house.

alll these issues are nuts. one can be judged, to a large degree or lesser, by the company he keeps. great people do not frequent scoundrels. obama has no place in the white house, nor do his consorts.
peter

Face it Obamasites. It's OVER! Obama is a liar, and a phony and you can justify all you want, it will not change the facts. YOU'VE BEEN HAD!!!!
I hope that Kool-AID was good, cause the crash is going to be long and painful. SENATOR CLINTON WILL WIN THE NOMINATION, at least we have seen her fight and come through the fire, not like this weasel Obama who thinks we are all one sermon short of a picnic basket.

His campaign is about hope and judgement. He sure has good judgements in the past 20 years. This guy is joke and a fraud. And I can't believed his supporter are just as naive. His wall are coming down and there's nothing he can do to stop it. He's running for President not senator of ILL. He should know his skeleton will enventually comes out. Wake up before you be bamboozle!!

From an interview last night by Obama on Fox News he clearly said that he new of two comments that where made by Mr. Wright when his campaign started…which ones where they??? Let me see

• The government gives them the drugs, builds bigger prisons, passes three-strike laws and wants them to sing God Bless America.
“No! No No!
“God damn America … for killing innocent people.
“God damn America for threatening citizens as less than humans.
“God damn America as long as she tries to act like she is God and supreme.”
•Who cares about what a poor black man has to face every day in a country and in a culture controlled by rich white people
•America had brought on the attacks with its own practice of terrorism
We bombed Hiroshima, we bombed Nagasaki, and we nuked far more than the thousands in New York and the Pentagon, and we never batted an eye," he says. "We have supported state terrorism against the Palestinians and black South Africans, and now we are indignant. Because the stuff we have done overseas has now brought right back into our own front yards. America's chickens are coming home to roost."
•The government lied about inventing the HIV virus as a means of genocide against people of color. The government lied.”

The Audacity of Hope, takes its title from one of Wright's sermons. Wright also married the Obamas and baptized their two children.

Wright’s words were the inspiration for the title of Obama’s book, “The Audacity of Hope. This is not just a person that he knew.

I had a lot of calls placed yesterday and today from friends and family of those that voted for Obama...they say that they regret voting for him.

I read all the comments and would like to thank all you folks for reminding me why I am a Independent and have never been able to fully embrace the Democratic party! Not because I feel uncomfortable with the core beliefs, but because I am reminded that the democratic party are filled with total idiots!

Obama is your best chance for the White House, yet about half of you support Hilary a relic from the past with more bagage then Obama, or did you fine dems forget about White Water? Well the Republicans did not! The Clinton's have lied more, and have been involved in more shady deals then Obama! If nominated, Hilary will be torn apart for her lack of experience, sorry being the First Lady is not experience, and sorry, doing volunteer work in college does not count either. McCain will destroy your Hilary. BTW lest you forget one other important fact, every one hates Hilary except for a few really stupid democrats.

its "game over" for Obama...

even the Chicago newspapers are having a time w/ him and his "former less than full" disclosures...

...its interesting..and the entire national media and pundit pool, not too mention Caroline Kennedy, Maria Shriver, John Kerry and pratically every oprah wanna be n the nation wanted everyone "accept the new historical symbol of american change"

...right...

where are these folks now and what are they really thinking...just a few weeks after all the applause?

You've been drinking the Kool-Aid. It's not a matter of whether Obama has been convicted of wrongdoings. It is a matter of being guily by association. Especially 20 year associations. You can keep the blinders on all you want, but truth comes out and it is coming out that OBAMA is a liar and has terrible judgement, the very thing he claims to be his platform. He wasn't in church when the racist sermons were spewed forth. Well where was he? With REZKO raising another $100,000 that only now is coming out, what else? Oh yes the title of his book is by Wright the pastor he now denounces, oh and rejects. WAKE UP FOOL!

This is why I love America. The freedoms we are given are sometimes taken for granted. Everyone is entitled to their opinions, but when FACTS are given in order to better clarify an issue it is in the best interest of society to understand the message and it's purpose. Rev Wright is more like Rev Wrong. He is a radical racist. Obama has spent 20 years attending services yet flat out denies ever hearing any statements as those being played in the media? We are supposed to believe Senator Obama is capable of being the President yet RED flags keep appearing. Maybe it's time you take a few steps back and evaluate your position because our childrens future depends on it. Ask yourself what direction would you like our country to take? We might not be perfect, but I still love the United States of America!

The Lefties in this country have pushed for 8 years this hate. Now "it is coming home to roost" right before the eyes of the American people. It is unbelievable the two lacking candidates the Democrats have pitted against each other. What a week. Spitzer, Ferraro and the hate mongers of Obama.

NOW IS PAST TIME BUT AMERICAN VOTERS CAN CATCH UP ON THE REAL BARACK HUSAIN OBAMA FOR ALL THE UNDER THE TABLE, BEHIND THE STAGE DEALINGS HE WAS PULLED.

WHAT I WANT IN A PRESIDENT IS ONE THAT I BELIEVE IS HONEST WITH THE PEOPLE OF AMERICA, ONE THAT UNDERSTANDS THE PROBLEMS THAT WE FACE IN DEALING WITH OTHER COUNTRIES, THAT IS, PARTICULARY PROBLEMS WITH TERRISTS ENTERING OUR COUNTRY AND SUCKING THE LIFE OUT OF OUR FAMILIES. WE DO NOT WANT SOMEONE WHO HAS BEEN FOUND TO BE DISHONEST IN HIS OR HER DEALINGS WITH OUR LIVES AND OUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT WHICH WE GLADLY GIVE TO SUPPORT THE NEEDED PROJECTS HERE IN AMERICA AND OVERSEAS.

WAKE UP ALL OF YOU VOTERS.

Anyhow this is an alarming pattern for Obama. Rezko and Wright are both shadey characters who have been tangled with Obama. I dont beleive for a second that Obama gave nothing in return for the realestate favor. Maybe his pastor and confidant can help us out on this one. Oh I forgot, he just sat under his ministry for 20 years, praised him as a mentor, enlisted his help with his campaign, married him and baptised his children....The relationship between the 2 isnt that close.

People like Obama are a dime a dozen. Whenever I am speaking with people like him, I know that are lying to me since their lips are moving. Liars forget what they've said because it's not true. He's creepy and not presidential material. Hillary or McCain but NEVER OBAMA.

To me this confirms the white glove treatment given to Obama by the media. More comes from his own mouth than is ever found by the scrutiny of the press.

Oh, gosh, I'll probably be labeled racist since I used the word white above.