CAN OBAMA SURVIVE CRUCIFIXION BY WRIGHT?(Viewpoint)

Daily News (Los Angeles, CA);  May 4, 2008 ;     653 words ......more outrageous of Wright's allegations in the first round, Obama said that he could...exactly what he has done. Wright explained that Obama is a politician and...the voters like him. Wright is basically calling Obama a hypocrite and a liar...

Obama repudiates ex-pastor Calls Wright's remarks 'appalling' and 'a show...

The Boston Globe;  April 30, 2008 ;     700+ words ......that I stand for." Obama said he had tried to give Wright "the benefit of the...Illinois senator said Wright's appearance, including his dismissal of Obama's attempts to defuse...think tank, said Obama had to disavow Wright, the former pastor...

Both hurt when Obama turns his back on Wright

Chicago Sun-Times (IL);  May 4, 2008 ;     642 words ......ministry as a separatist church. Wright, whom Obama had brought up on stage to...And on Page 268, Obama quotes a piece of Wright's sermons. Had it been looped...Wright an honorary degree. Wright is wounded. Obama, too. Because even the prospect...

Obama backs away from Wright

Chicago Sun-Times (IL);  April 29, 2008 ;     700+ words ......book, The Audacity of Hope. Wright married Obama and baptized his daughters...I don't think it is about Obama. Rev. Wright is out there speaking for...new kind of politician, and Wright potentially damaged Obama when he said that Obama...

Obama disowns pastor, remarks: ; Ill. senator says Wright comforts those...

Charleston Gazette;  April 30, 2008 ;     700+ words ......disown the black community," Obama said of Wright at the time. After weeks of...said. Perhaps even worse for Obama, Wright suggested that his congregant...relationship I had with Reverend Wright has changed," Obama said. "I don't think he showed...

Blacks wrestle with Obama-Wright rift.(USA)(Barack Obama, Jeremiah Wright,...

The Christian Science Monitor;  May 1, 2008 ;     700+ words ......Columbia primary. But Obama stepped backwards on Wright, Durrah said early Wednesday...in Winston-Salem, N.C. Obama was responding to Wright's defiant appearance at...African-Americans will understand Obama's breach with Wright as a political inevitability...

Obama knowingly risked association with Wright

Chicago Sun-Times (IL);  May 7, 2008 ;     234 words ......do to try to win an election. Obama used Wright to achieve credibility in the community. Obama dumped Wright when the association became inconvenient...home to roost," Obama discarded Wright. Obama did not "have" to bite Wright...

Poll: Obama still tainted by his pastor; 66% say Wright hurt...

The Washington Times;  May 6, 2008 ;     484 words ......the Rev. Jeremiah A. Wright Jr. hurt Mr. Obama and an overwhelming...their decision. Mr. Obama had to field questions about Mr. Wright yet again yesterday...community with AIDS. Mr. Obama, who has been a member of Mr. Wright's church since 1992...

Wright offers a test of Obama's leadership; Rebuke was a positive step,...

Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN);  April 30, 2008 ;     456 words ......pastor, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, Sen. Barack Obama responded with an eloquent...nomination. Before Tuesday, Obama had likened Wright to an uncle who occasionally...determine his political future. OBAMA ON WRIGHT I'm outraged by the comments...

Obama Confronts Race Issue in U.S. In a speech in Pa., Obama attempts to...

U.S. News & World Report;  March 18, 2008 ;     668 words ......prominently displayed American flags. Obama said Wright's remarks rightly offend white...stereotypes that made me cringe. Obama said Wright made a mistake in speaking only...independent groups critical of Obama will keep Wright's searing commentaries alive...

Rev. Wright's comments tarnish Sen. Obama's image

Sun-Journal Lewiston, Me.;  May 1, 2008 ;     651 words ......through the media. In that speech, Obama said Wright had been taken out of context...himself. If only we knew the true Wright, Obama complained, instead of just...attack on the "black church." Obama and Wright thus slander both the black community...

the blog house; Have Obama's odds been Wright-sized?(NEWS)

Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN);  May 1, 2008 ;     700+ words ......brought a new charge: that Obama has distanced himself from Wright only because, as a politician...on judgment. Secondly ... Obama pointed to Wright's off-message press tour...Next time, buy Quicken Obama has Wright; Al Franken has Allen Chanzis...

Obama's religious outreach hit by Wright furor

Oakland Tribune;  March 29, 2008 ;     700+ words ......Hope" was inspired by a Wright sermon. But last week, Obama distanced himself from...America. The turmoil over Wright could cost Obama these votes. Barry Hankins...South Carolina, said Wright's comments haven't killed Obama's chances. The candidate...

Obama 'outraged,' 'insulted' by pastor; Wright's words 'appalling'.(PAGE...

The Washington Times;  April 30, 2008 ;     700+ words ......black communities. Mr. Obama called Mr. Wright's remarks a bunch of rants...Obama's comments. Mr. Obama also rejected Mr. Wright's assertion that criticism...apology for slavery. Mr. Wright also undermined Mr. Obama's past attempts to distance...

Let's focus on Obama's views, not Wright's

The Boston Globe;  April 30, 2008 ;     693 words ......in his remarks yesterday, Obama said unmistakably that Wright does not speak for him...headlines, that's precisely what Obama needed to do. Wright falls into the category...equivalencies he draws, it's Obama, not Wright, who is the presidential...