Rezko Played Bigger Role, Obama Says
An indicted Chicago businessman and political operator played a much
bigger fundraising role in Barack Obama’s political career than the
White House hopeful had previously disclosed, the candidate tells the
Chicago Tribune for an exclusive story late Friday afternoon.
Antoin "Tony" Rezko, on trial for corruption, raised roughly
$250,000 for Obama — more than $100,000 more than had been previously
discovered by enterprising reporters.
Obama also admitted that he made repeated lapses in judgement by involving Rezko in a complex house purchase, the paper reports.
The candidate insisted that despite Rezko’s efforts to help him,
the politically savvy businessman expected no favors from him, the
paper says. "No, precisely because I’d known him for [many] years and
he hadn’t asked me for favors," it quotes Obama as saying.
Obama and his campaign have repeatedly insisted they have answered
all queries regarding his relationship with Rezko, but "his campaign’s
piecemeal written statements have left lingering
uncertainties about whether the up-and-coming senator exchanged favors
with the target of a federal probe," the Tribune notes.
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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!
Posted by: cba | March 14, 2008, 7:07 pm 7:07 pm
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?
Posted by: Benjamin9 | March 14, 2008, 7:13 pm 7:13 pm
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.
Posted by: WestCoastMessenger | March 14, 2008, 7:21 pm 7:21 pm
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.”
Posted by: s.b. | March 14, 2008, 7:42 pm 7:42 pm
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.
Posted by: Silvia | March 14, 2008, 7:44 pm 7:44 pm
“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?
Posted by: Scrapiron | March 14, 2008, 7:45 pm 7:45 pm
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.
Posted by: Scrapiron | March 14, 2008, 7:48 pm 7:48 pm
The hits just keep on coming for ole’ Obama.
Posted by: knat | March 14, 2008, 7:51 pm 7:51 pm
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.
Posted by: Jim | March 14, 2008, 8:36 pm 8:36 pm
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.
Posted by: Lisa Brehm | March 14, 2008, 8:41 pm 8:41 pm
All of that is true. And fortunately, ABC is pro-Hillary enough that one of the MSM networks will report this stuff.
Posted by: Dan Collins | March 14, 2008, 8:44 pm 8:44 pm
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!
Posted by: DCVoter | March 14, 2008, 9:00 pm 9:00 pm
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
Posted by: Wanda | March 14, 2008, 9:27 pm 9:27 pm
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.
Posted by: maria | March 14, 2008, 10:10 pm 10:10 pm
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?
Posted by: mae | March 14, 2008, 10:16 pm 10:16 pm
bye bye Obama
Posted by: emmy | March 14, 2008, 10:17 pm 10:17 pm
Barry… I think you might just want to stay home in your big house… you’re done
Posted by: kmkmkm | March 14, 2008, 10:23 pm 10:23 pm
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!!!
Posted by: OhioLiberal | March 14, 2008, 10:43 pm 10:43 pm
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?
Posted by: syl | March 14, 2008, 10:54 pm 10:54 pm
that VP offer looks pretty good about now!
Posted by: JuanPelotas | March 14, 2008, 10:55 pm 10:55 pm
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.
Posted by: DCVoter | March 14, 2008, 10:55 pm 10:55 pm
The BIG OBAMACON is slowly unfolding.
Posted by: mcsummit1 | March 14, 2008, 10:58 pm 10:58 pm
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.
Posted by: Pati | March 14, 2008, 11:11 pm 11:11 pm
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…
Posted by: Kevin, fl | March 14, 2008, 11:12 pm 11:12 pm
see ya osama
Posted by: Kevin, fl | March 14, 2008, 11:17 pm 11:17 pm
Can someone please strap on a lie detector on Obama…I dont trust a word he says.
Posted by: skypawny | March 14, 2008, 11:21 pm 11:21 pm
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….
Posted by: jmaya, iowa | March 14, 2008, 11:21 pm 11:21 pm
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!
Posted by: christy | March 14, 2008, 11:23 pm 11:23 pm
hi
Posted by: skypawny | March 14, 2008, 11:24 pm 11:24 pm
SO? THERE is NOT a story here…
Posted by: sue | March 14, 2008, 11:28 pm 11:28 pm
THE KITCHEN SINK…and he’ll STILL WIN!
Posted by: sue | March 14, 2008, 11:29 pm 11:29 pm
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?
Posted by: tider1701 | March 14, 2008, 11:34 pm 11:34 pm
America can’t take THIS kind of judgement.
Posted by: tider1701 | March 14, 2008, 11:36 pm 11:36 pm
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.
Posted by: Hans | March 14, 2008, 11:44 pm 11:44 pm
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!
Posted by: WhatGives | March 14, 2008, 11:49 pm 11:49 pm
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,
Posted by: Kevin P | March 15, 2008, 12:10 am 12:10 am
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.
Posted by: AmericanAbroad | March 15, 2008, 12:30 am 12:30 am
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.
Posted by: JennyC | March 15, 2008, 12:49 am 12:49 am
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.
Posted by: Abdul Olufowobi | March 15, 2008, 12:57 am 12:57 am
Fool me once? Shame on you! Fool me twice? Shame on me!
Posted by: georgia | March 15, 2008, 1:13 am 1:13 am
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.
Posted by: Marjorie | March 15, 2008, 1:28 am 1:28 am
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.
Posted by: Sam39 | March 15, 2008, 1:42 am 1:42 am
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”!
Posted by: lia, colorado | March 15, 2008, 2:20 am 2:20 am
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?
Posted by: erickson | March 15, 2008, 2:28 am 2:28 am
now do you believe me when I state the fact that only Senator Clinton can and will in in November?
Posted by: chris | March 15, 2008, 4:13 am 4:13 am
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?
Posted by: Melanie | March 15, 2008, 4:35 am 4:35 am
Obama’s inablility to show good judgement with people close to him such as Rezko and infamous Rev Wright should reconsider.
Posted by: Ed Franco | March 15, 2008, 4:56 am 4:56 am
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.
Posted by: george | March 15, 2008, 5:39 am 5:39 am
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.
Posted by: tomdavie | March 15, 2008, 5:55 am 5:55 am
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.
Posted by: larratta | March 15, 2008, 6:38 am 6:38 am
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!
Posted by: Gerry | March 15, 2008, 7:35 am 7:35 am
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.
Posted by: RW | March 15, 2008, 7:37 am 7:37 am
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!
Posted by: Juli An | March 15, 2008, 8:12 am 8:12 am
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.
Posted by: J | March 15, 2008, 8:16 am 8:16 am
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.
Posted by: Mary | March 15, 2008, 8:38 am 8:38 am
Now lets open up Hillary’s Tax Returns and lets see how much money she has taken from Rezko!
Posted by: Demo Rules | March 15, 2008, 8:44 am 8:44 am
Time to pass out the KOOL AID,Ob ama is toast.
Posted by: Erik | March 15, 2008, 8:52 am 8:52 am
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.
Posted by: trusted | March 15, 2008, 8:52 am 8:52 am
A Liar, a Racist and a crook
No thank you.
Go Obama, take Michelle with you!
Posted by: seah | March 15, 2008, 9:25 am 9:25 am
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.
Posted by: benvictor | March 15, 2008, 9:26 am 9:26 am
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.
Posted by: VPNathan3 | March 15, 2008, 9:27 am 9:27 am
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!!!!!
Posted by: Jim Kiricov | March 15, 2008, 9:30 am 9:30 am
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.
Posted by: Jim Kiricov | March 15, 2008, 9:34 am 9:34 am
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.
Posted by: Phylo | March 15, 2008, 9:41 am 9:41 am
Looks as if the Sean Hannity and Rush Limbaugh lackeys are out in full force again this morning judging from these postings.
Posted by: GC | March 15, 2008, 9:41 am 9:41 am
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.
Posted by: John | March 15, 2008, 9:46 am 9:46 am
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!
Posted by: Alex | March 15, 2008, 9:47 am 9:47 am
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.
Posted by: ChiGirl | March 15, 2008, 9:51 am 9:51 am
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
Posted by: peter | March 15, 2008, 9:56 am 9:56 am
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.
Posted by: JJ | March 15, 2008, 10:08 am 10:08 am
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!!
Posted by: Anonymous | March 15, 2008, 10:22 am 10:22 am
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.
Posted by: Mary | March 15, 2008, 10:24 am 10:24 am
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.
Posted by: Jim Kiricov | March 15, 2008, 10:33 am 10:33 am
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?
Posted by: appalachain blue | March 15, 2008, 10:36 am 10:36 am
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!
Posted by: JJ | March 15, 2008, 10:48 am 10:48 am
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!
Posted by: Jesus Delgado-Charles [Texas] | March 15, 2008, 11:08 am 11:08 am
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.
Posted by: Jay | March 15, 2008, 11:34 am 11:34 am
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.
Posted by: CLAIRE | March 15, 2008, 11:44 am 11:44 am
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.
Posted by: roberincharlotte | March 15, 2008, 11:49 am 11:49 am
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.
Posted by: Kitty | March 15, 2008, 11:50 am 11:50 am
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.
Posted by: JR | March 15, 2008, 11:50 am 11:50 am
If there are any Obama supporters left I recommend staying near a bathroom as you have drank to much Kool Aid.
Posted by: roncraw | March 15, 2008, 11:51 am 11:51 am
The Democratic party insiders are just as much to blame for this fiasco as the media. They deliberately sought out a new fresh face (Obama) to challenge Hillary Clinton. They deliberately withheld information and assisted in painting the Clinton’s with a racist brush before the SC primaries. Shame on Ted Kennedy, John Kerry, Tom Daschle and others like them. This is why so many of us centrist Democrats have become disenchanted and disgusted with the party. The Republican doctrine has become abhorrent, but the Democratic strategy to counter it is not only arrogant, but stupid! We need a hardworking candidate who understands the difficulties all Americans face – A candidate who is not only tough, but vetted. We need Hillary Clinton.
Posted by: mhhunt | March 15, 2008, 12:04 pm 12:04 pm
Obama is slowly letting all this leak so people have to put it together over time. The fact that more and more comes out means either someone is not doing their job on disclosing this or it is purposefully being done. All Obama supporters, please limit your excuses for this behavior to one. Also, don’t point to what Hillary has supposedly done. You are voting for him because of his honesty and integrity right? And not because you simply don’t like Hillary right?
Posted by: Jim | March 15, 2008, 12:25 pm 12:25 pm
Did anyone listen to Obama’s response to Rev Wright’s message? He is obviously disapproving of these sermons and suffers from having to do so. He has not pretended that he doesn’t know the Rev, so why all the cheap shots? Fact is that until relatively recently blacks were not welcomed in most white churches. Now we are surprised that black churches have their own view of things that address the every day challenges blacks have faced in America. These cheesy blogs pretend that none of this is true. Grow up America. If we have black and female candidates they come with all the complexities of our diverse and sometimes fractured society (that we lovingly call a melting pot) bring along with them. Did we expect that female and black candidates would not bring out past slights, discrimination etc.? This is real and we cannot pretend that individuals are’t formed by these experiences.
As for scandal, who has more than Hillary? Obama’s is minor stuff compare to the Clinton’s background and their attempt for 16 years in the White House.
Strangely, the angst that Obama obviously feels toward repudiating his religious mentor hits at the core reasons that are supposedd to separate religion from public decisions. If he didn’t have real religious beliefs, he would not be suffering personal discomfort over repudiating his mentor for political differences. Yet another complexity that is not simple, except to the simple-minded.
My own minister preached that invading Iraq was self defense and therefore justified, a stance I stongly disagreed with. How many Americans experienced the same emotions over that? How many decided to abandon their church and disavow their religious mentors over that?
This has nothing to do with Obama’s judgement and everything to do with Rev. Wright’s. Obama has done the correct thing by publically disagreeing where appropriate.
All the rest is puff and politically motivated attach.
Posted by: Colleen Baumgartner | March 15, 2008, 12:47 pm 12:47 pm
“Uncle?” We can’t choose our relatives, but we can choose our mentors. I can’t believe he tries to blow this off by likening this guy to a relative.
Posted by: judy | March 15, 2008, 12:48 pm 12:48 pm
P.S. I really think Hillary would be making a mistake to include this guy as vp. Remember McGovern.
Posted by: judy | March 15, 2008, 12:51 pm 12:51 pm
This is why I support Obama. If something bothers “The People”, it bothers him, and he’ll openly talk about it. Trying to get Hilary to talk about some of the skeletons in her closet is like pulling teeth from a sabertooth tiger. Hillary won’t say anything about her relationship with Spitzer at all, even though it’s abundantly clear they were close, and there are still revelations coming out on that deal.
His Preacher is another good example. Some of the preachers comments bothered “The People”, and now he’s gone. Someone who actually listens to “The People”. Pretty original, I never thought I’d live to see it. OBAMA ’08
Posted by: Ken | March 15, 2008, 1:01 pm 1:01 pm
You’ve got to think that Hillary is going to hammer Obama with this. After he’s destroyed, I wonder how much enthusiasm blacks are going to have to go out and vote for Hillary. McCain as president is much more likely today.
Posted by: bob c | March 15, 2008, 1:29 pm 1:29 pm
WE SHOULD NOT LET HIM FOOL US :FIRST HE GIVE A STATEMENT THEN THEN FEW WEEKS LATER ANOTHER I THINK HE THOUGHT HILLARY WOULD HAVE NOT GONE SO FAR AND THAT HE WAS GONNA WIN TEXAS AND OHIO AND BECOME THE NORMINEE, NOW HE SEE THAT IT GETTING LONGER AND ALL THESE LIES AND SECRET ARE COMING OUT SO HE IS AFRAID THAT THE VOTERS GONNA KNOW THE TRUTH AND THAT IS WHY HE IS GIVING THESE STATEMENT ABOUT REZKO AND HIS PASTOR I DONT BELIVE HE DID NOT KNOW WHAT HIS PASTOR WAS PREACHING . WHEN YOU ARE GOING TO A CHURCH FOR 20 YEARS YOU KNOW WHAT THE PASTORS PREACHES.DO NOT TELL ME THAT EVEN IF HE WAS NOT THERE THOSE DAYS WHEN HIS PASTOR GIVE THESE SPEECHES, IT IS ON VIDEO AND HE KNEW ABOUT THIS.SO TELL ME IF I GO TO A CHURCH AND A PASTOR START USING THOSE WORDS DAMM AND THEN THE COUNTRY YOU SAY YOU LOVE ,WILL YOU STAY IN THAT CHURCH ?AND THEN LET THAT PERSON IN YOUR CHAMPAIGN?IS THAT HOW HE IS GONNA UNITED US.I THINK HE WAS NOT GONNA DO NOTHING, IS JUST BECAUSE THE MEDIA KEEP PUSHING ON THIS AND HE IS AFRAID TO LOSE. THAT IS WHY HE IS CHANGING IS HIS STATEMENTS. I FOUND THIS SAD,I AM A BLACK PERSON AND I UNDERSTAND WHAT IS TO BE BLACK BUT THIS IS NOT GONNA HELP US EITHER.HE IS JUST LIKE ALL OTHERS AND THIS IS NO CHANGE AT ALL THIS IS ONLY GONNA DIVIDE US MORE. AT LEAST WITH CLINTON YOU KNOW WHERE YOU STAND BECAUSE WE ALL KNOW HER POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE SIDE.HE SHOULD SWEEP INFRONT OF HIS DOOR BEFORE HE START SWEPPING IN FRONT THE OTHERS.
Posted by: SHELIA | March 15, 2008, 1:40 pm 1:40 pm
“She did not sit in on national security meetings. She did not have a security clearance. She did not attend meetings in the situation room. She conducted no negotiations. She did not manage any part of the national security bureaucracy.”
– Former Clinton White House aide Greg Craig, in an interview with the National Journal, adding that Sen Hillary Clinton has “in serious ways overstated, if not grossly exaggerated, the nature of her experience.” ===================================
Posted by: wardcleaverr | March 15, 2008, 1:51 pm 1:51 pm
Quit trying to change the subject
Posted by: judy | March 15, 2008, 2:44 pm 2:44 pm
Rev Obama Wright does not speak for me or me family and will never get our vote. I am not buying into the message of hatred his church preaches and then the Rev Obama Wright excuse that he did not know about this hatred. He said the same exact thing about Rezko, “nobody had an inkling”.
I want an informed, patriotic, American loving President and not an empty suit willing to say and do anything to get elected.
Go away Rev Obama Wright, the “chickens have come home to roost.”
Posted by: Joe | March 15, 2008, 2:47 pm 2:47 pm
There is no story here, why report it?
There is a story WHY Hillary will NOT disclose her TAX RETURNS. WHY Hillary will not disclose the Whitehouse First Lady Papers. Why Hillary will not disclose the donors for Clinton Library.
WHY WON”T YOU ASK THE HARD QUESTIONS?
REPORT ON THE REAL ISSUES?
Posted by: lee from Treasure Island Fl | March 15, 2008, 2:54 pm 2:54 pm
ASK THE HARD QUESTIONS
REPORT THE REAL STORIES
CLINTON TAX RETURNS
CLINTON LIBRARY DONORS
FIRST LADY WHITE HOUSE PAPERS
There is no story here…
Or ask about Hillary’s supporters? Peter Paul
Posted by: lee from Treasure Island Fl | March 15, 2008, 2:59 pm 2:59 pm
Rev Obama Wright is not being honest with the American “folks” again. He meet and prayed with this “spiritual adviser” and “mentor” prior to announcing his run for President but told the anti-American reverend he could not be a part of the actual announcement “because you can get a bit controversial from the pulpit”.
So, Obama knew about this “mentor” and was trying to distance himself from him then and in spite of knowing about it and admitting last night he was familiar with “some of these comments” he made this “mentor” and “dear uncle” a part of his campaign.
That speaks to judgement.
This is also the same thing that Obama said about Rezko when he was questioned about his “20 year friendship” and the shady land deal on two morrning talk shows last month, Rev Obama Wright responded, “nobody had an inkling” about Tony Rezko and the investigation into corruption.
The Chicago press revealed that statement to be a lie because they had been reporting on Rezko for over a year. Yet, Rev Obama Wright lies again.
Posted by: Janet | March 15, 2008, 3:04 pm 3:04 pm
Lapses in judgment…..How about drugs and sex?
I would like to hear Obama either confirm or deny the accusations made by Sinclair from Illinois that he and the Senator used cocaine and engaged in oral sex. Sinclair has filed a lawsuit related to intimidation from Obama’s camp. Is any of this true? Recent evidence of Obama’s consistent lack of judgment makes one wonder.
Posted by: David | March 15, 2008, 3:24 pm 3:24 pm
Politicians have all kinds of people contribute to their campaigns. I agree with the poster who said we should read the entire article before making our minds up.
Posted by: Roz | March 15, 2008, 3:37 pm 3:37 pm
The point is that Obama said he hadn’t heard those remarks and if he had he would have voiced his opposition. Yet, he makes references to those remarks in his first book. I do believe he said he wrote the book so he should know what’s in them. He is just lying to say his arse.
Posted by: billy | March 15, 2008, 3:38 pm 3:38 pm
Ohhhh Ward! Is this the same Greg Craig who is the senior foreign policy advisor to presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama. Wow, imagine that…anyone else from Obama’s campaign staff who has other quotes about Clinton? C’mon you can do better than that.
Posted by: ghost | March 15, 2008, 3:48 pm 3:48 pm
Craig is working for Obama. You all forget the 800 pound gorilla in the room. I for one will sleep better at night knowing that when Hillary Clinton gets that 3 a.m. phone call, she’ll have a brilliant, 2 term President next to her.
Posted by: Judith | March 15, 2008, 3:59 pm 3:59 pm
Obama is a crook like all high-profile politicians.
Posted by: ravot0706 | March 15, 2008, 4:07 pm 4:07 pm
Rezko WAS UNDER Investigation while “FUNDRAISING” for Obama. Five MONTHS before the house deal, ALL Chicago Papers were reporting Rezko was being investigated for Fraud, Racketeering, Money Laundering….Obama COULD NOT AFFORD THE HOUSE AND THE LAND…so he spoke with Rezko about it. HE KNEW Rezko’s problems at the time with the Feds. THAT is why he called it a “Lapse of Judgement” on his part because he was a SENATOR at the time.
He lied about it in the Debate, saying his ONLY relationship with Rezko was one of an associate attorney who worked 5 hours on one case. The Chicago Sun Times kept hounding him…that is why he went to Chicago and gave an Exclusive to the Sun Times. That is WHY we are hearing about this now.
Obama initially Lied about the amount of money…he said 50 or 60K. The Chicago reporters traced at least 160K…then Obama admitted it could be $250K.
At least this paper is reporting this stuff…CNN didn’t even show the Rev. clip until two days AFTER all the other media outlets.
Posted by: Belle | March 15, 2008, 4:13 pm 4:13 pm
How can Mr. Barak Obama usher a new era of hope in American politics as he promises at every one of those wildly enthusiastic political rallies with his roots going deep down into the swamp of Chicago politics reeking with corruption? He tells us he’s not doing politics as usual! But almost everyday there’s something in the news that’s tell us otherwise; and what we are getting to know is increasingly looking lot worse than what currently exists that Mr. Obama wants to CHANGE. In spite of all the beautiful words about making a CHANGE in Washington, just like Elliot Spitzer, Mr. Obama is turning out to be a big liar and a hypocrite. Having gotten lots of people very excited about his politics of hope what’s been revealed about Mr. Obama is even worse than what we know about politics and it is so disappointing and demoralizing to many American voters. His campaign managers like David Axelrod and David Plouffe seemed to have made up all these jivy lies and misinformation to deceive American voters. Barak Obama is almost now looking more and more like a fictional character, manufactured in Hollywood and Washington media establishment for the manipulation of American voters!
Posted by: charleschaplin | March 15, 2008, 4:30 pm 4:30 pm
No, the Rev Wright is not like a crazy uncle. You don’t CHOOSE your uncles, you CHOOSE your church.
Put some butter on Obama – he’s toast.
Posted by: Jo | March 15, 2008, 4:36 pm 4:36 pm
How do we know Obama doesn’t hate America like his pastor does?
All we have are his words of change. But we have his ACTIONS of 20 years as a church member.
Posted by: Jo | March 15, 2008, 4:37 pm 4:37 pm
Obama just lost every independent’s vote, and independents won’t vote for Hillary in any great number. You’re looking at a President McCain. Get use to it.
Posted by: Jo | March 15, 2008, 4:39 pm 4:39 pm
Colleen you are kidding yourself!
Obama has a 20 year relationship with Rev. Wright. He married, baptised and blessed their house. How could Obama not know of his radical position and sermons, Face it. Obama is lying and you can’t handle the truth. He also has a 20 year relationship with Rezko. I’m sorry but there is no wiggle room on this one. It speaks clearly about who Obama is more than any other single revelation, even more than Rezko. This goes to community. Stop trying to make excuses for Obama. He has refused to leave this church. Because whether it’s Wright or somebody else the church is a black radical evangelical movement with a loyalty to AFRICA.
Posted by: jj | March 15, 2008, 4:49 pm 4:49 pm
In 2006 I was in a Chicago hospital recovering from major heart surgery when my phone rang at about 10pm.Barely able to move,I picked up the receiver.It was my wife.She said,I know you are exhausted,but I have something to tell you that I know you’d want to hear.She then told me a story about a co-worker’s daughter that worked at O’hara airport.The daughter worked in a part of the airport,that checked in celebrities.She had seen them all,and for the most part,they were nice people.Now, one evening a celebrity arrived,and he refused to have one of her co-workers load his luggage on a cart.When she found out the reason,she was stunned.The celebrity insisted that a black worker be summond to handle his bags,instead of the white baggage handler.That celebrity was Barack Obama.That is his character.
Posted by: Ron M | March 15, 2008, 4:53 pm 4:53 pm
This issue of judgement is critical to Obama’s platform. He claims he has the best judgement but has made repeated poor judegement calls numerous times on REZKO and now this church thing. 20 years is a long time to be involved with someone. You can’t just wipe that away with one statement. Obama knew what Wright’s positions were and now that it’s out he denouces and rejects but refuses to leave this crazy church.
Come on, I’m not buying it. Loyalty to AFRICA, hate sermons against America and 911, attacking Hillary using ethnic slurs and Obama never heard a thing. Oh I just got it. I won’t vote Obama because he’s deaf.
Posted by: jj | March 15, 2008, 4:55 pm 4:55 pm
I question how much money Louis Farrakhan has donated to Obama’s campaign, directly or indirectly.
Posted by: onenibble | March 15, 2008, 5:15 pm 5:15 pm
I am a writer and these comments/questions for Senator Obama are legitimate and great!
Posted by: prob | March 15, 2008, 5:18 pm 5:18 pm
Seems like Obama was “uniting” Rezko’s money with his wallet.
Posted by: Get real | March 15, 2008, 5:27 pm 5:27 pm
At the end of the day, Resko doesn’t have, and shouldn’t have, a darn thing to do with a person’s decision to vote for Obama or not. Let the first one of us that has NEVER made a dumb choice in life step up and be counted. We’ve all made mistakes and this one doesn’t have anything to do with how Barack Obama would perform as President. Anyone that allows a Resko scandal, or church minister scandal, to enter into their thought process in determining which candidate to vote for, is simply not using the brain the good Lord gave them. Honestly, I’m certainly not holding it against Hillary Clinton for the remarks made by Ferraro, especially since Ferraro has removed herself from the Clinton team.
Let’s all take a deep breath and remember the things that are important in selecting a President……..it’s the issue’s stupid….not the scandals!!
Posted by: Grayden | March 15, 2008, 6:13 pm 6:13 pm
Well, this story is obviously far from over.
Uh, huh, I get $250,000 from someone and all I have to do is smile.
I have something, called the Brooklyn Bridge, I’d like to sell.
Any offers?
Posted by: Marnie | March 15, 2008, 6:22 pm 6:22 pm
This is the classic, “where there’s smoke, there’s
fire!” Only, in this case, it’s an inferno . . . BO is
done.
Posted by: andescot | March 15, 2008, 6:45 pm 6:45 pm
All younger Voters do you all see how the older American ppl are? We all should be able to Date or Marry who ever we want! The older generation are still caught up in that white should marry white and same for the minority’s!, This is Wrong! Obama brings New Politics and a change to this Great Country.Time for the Old ways to move on, and time to bring in the New! Vote Obama in Nov.Lets take out the Trash.
Posted by: Demo Rules | March 15, 2008, 8:39 pm 8:39 pm
Someone please explain to me how you can associate yourself with a church that spews hate for whites and blames America for all the ills to blacks for 20 years and then say, well I disagree with what was said. Then why did you continue to attend this church? Obama is trying to have his cake and eat it too. I feel sorry for all those fools who have drank from the Obama cool-aid but, it’s not to late to stop his nomination. This association with the rev Wright cannot be overlooked because this does reflect a genuine lack foresight for someone that wanted to be president of America.
Posted by: vnvet68 | March 15, 2008, 8:52 pm 8:52 pm
cba,
You are reaching with the “body count” where’s the proof they ever did that. I can show you proof that Obama went to a racist separative church that hates America and has a preacher who likes to make humping motions when talking about sex from the pulpit.
Posted by: Harley | March 15, 2008, 8:54 pm 8:54 pm
Obama is being vetted now because he is the front runner. I support Obama, but if Hilary gets it, I think she will be better than Mccain as president. If Hilary becomes the nominee somehow I’m sure there will be somethings coming out on her and Bill that’s going to make Rezko look like small potatos. This is why we haven’t seen the tax returns yet.
Posted by: Independent thinker | March 15, 2008, 9:20 pm 9:20 pm
and don’t forget, he went to the home of american home grown terrorists weatherman bombers bill ayers and bernadine dorhn to get their blessing when he wanted to break into the chicago hyde park political scene. he keeps saying he’s a new kind of politician, but it sure looks like he’s the same ole cozy up and befriend to whoever you need to politician, to get what you want. he considered ayers also a friend and worked with him. no offense to people from chicago, but chicago IS still known as one of the most corrupt jurisdictions when it comes to politics, and that is obama’s original political base. why should we just take his word for it that he is soooo different than those who came before him, especially when his rise was so meteoric, in a town known for corruption, and he has broken his word on other matters.
he’s running on judgment, he’s claimed this as his unique superiority over clinton and mccain. here are three major ‘bone headed’ mistakes in association, that we know of.
Posted by: yo duh | March 15, 2008, 10:12 pm 10:12 pm
ATTENTION Delegates/Super-Delegates; Hillary has made a deal with the Devil by Praising McCain on National T.V. and should be BOOTED from the Democratic Party
Posted by: Demo Rules | March 15, 2008, 10:36 pm 10:36 pm
Now to believe what Senator Obama said would mean you’d have to be an idiot. Of course future deals were made and as educated and Mr. and Mrs. Obama are you would think they could come up with a better lie. It’s the dates and the money tail that tell the truth. Mrs. Obama wanted a house they couldn’t afford because he had become a Senator. Now how many people buy land to make sure a sale is done without getting something in return. What’s sad is Obama is a good liar as he looks right in your face. But of course God knows the truth and Obama can’t hide from him. But Americans have listen and followed a liar for 7 years now, as George W. Bush couldn’t tell the truth if it smacked him in the face.
Posted by: Jackie | March 15, 2008, 10:44 pm 10:44 pm
There’s Rezko and Wright, Goolsbee and Rice and Powers and the mess with the nuclear power company that was in his pocket in Illinois. There’s nothing “new” here.
Posted by: BVC | March 15, 2008, 11:56 pm 11:56 pm
Now this is some of the juiciest gossip I’ve read in awhile–ABC is by far the best smear network, way ahead of Fox, or Rush Limbaugh, IMHO– Pulitzer material, keep on pumpin’ the raw sewage!!!
Posted by: phughez | March 16, 2008, 12:00 am 12:00 am
ISN’T IT AMAZING HOW OBAMA SUPPORTERS STILL DEFEND HIS JUDGEMENT EVEN AFTER HE’S BEEN FOUND TO HAVE RECIEVED MORE MONEY FROM REZKO THAN HE INITIALLY STATED? AND ISN’T IT ALSO IRONIC HOW THEY STILL TRY TO DEFEND RACIST REMARKS THAT ARE ON VIDEO FOR THE WHOLE WORLD TO SEE? WHAT IS IT GOING TO TAKE FOR SOME OF YOU WHO SERIOUSLY SUPPORT THIS GUY TO AT LEAST ADMIT THAT OBAMA HAS A PROBLEM IN THE JUDGEMENT DEPARTMENT?
Posted by: Eric | March 16, 2008, 12:30 am 12:30 am
Choose your poison folks. Neither Democrat is honest and lack integrity. What does Oprah say now? Huh? They can defend him all they want. It is all so obvious. He admitted to drug use, pot and cocaine, etc. So any kid today can say “No matter what I do, all I have to say, oh yeah I can still be president”. They hate America yet they(Hillary and Obama) had access to the best educational institutions. People like Wright (reverant>?) have had more than 40 years of affirmative action, yet they still complain about racism? I never had the opportunities they have had. How in this world can they milk the “poor me, I’m black and my ancestors were mistreated. The Democrats should take back their party and get rid of both those dishonest candidates. As for Bill Clinton, he can’t wait to get back to his playground in the oval office. My God, I never thought Hillary would look so good, compared to this joker. All his plans are utopian. Does he (Obama) say where all the money will be coming
from with all his plans: feeding all children; everyone free college; everyone health care; etc. etc. Hold onto your wallets folks.
Posted by: Lived Long Enough to See Through This | March 16, 2008, 12:40 am 12:40 am
Come on Hillary Clinton received over 1 million dollars from Norman Hsu while he was a fugitive and was wanted for six counts of mail fraud, six counts of wire fraud and three counts of violating the Federal Election Campaign Act, Hsu could face more than 200 years in prison.
I think you should equally mention Clinton’s support. Where there is smoke there is fire.
Posted by: Bobby | March 16, 2008, 6:11 am 6:11 am
Can we risk to have Obama Repeatedly show bad judgement in the White House like he did with Rezko?
Posted by: Raul | March 16, 2008, 6:35 am 6:35 am
And Obama accuses Hillary of bad judgement. Please…
Posted by: greg | March 16, 2008, 6:48 am 6:48 am
ATTENTION; Delegates/Super-Delegates, Do you see what Hillary has done since S.C.? For Praising McCain who is a Republican, to her Racist Comments, she should be BOOTED from the Democratic Party
Posted by: Demo Rules | March 16, 2008, 7:54 am 7:54 am
Do some of you idiots think Hillary knew nothing about this?
Posted by: Bobby | March 16, 2008, 8:38 am 8:38 am
It sure seems like Obama tends to “admit” to things a little at a time as evidence comes out that he cannot refute. He tries to get the jump on the press and appear transparent when actually he seems to be sitting back and waiting with crossed fingers hoping the MSM will passover the information. This is politics as usual and he is very skilled at it… after all he learned to play the political games to get his first seat in the IL state senate.
Posted by: DCVoter | March 16, 2008, 10:34 am 10:34 am
Judgment? In March, 2006 Obama supported pro-war candidate Joe Lieberman in the Conn. Democratic primary. In praising Lieberman against anti war candidate Ned Lamont, Obama referred to the Iraq war as the “elephant in the room”, but backed Lieberman anyway. This is Judgment, at that late date in the war??
Posted by: LL | March 16, 2008, 11:00 am 11:00 am
Do you smell something? I smell something, and it stinks really really badly….OBAMA, Bye bye!
Posted by: Attitude Dude | March 16, 2008, 2:35 pm 2:35 pm
Testifying for Favor is not a favor lol
That’s what friends are for.
Just as ReZko used his wife to do things. I wonder if Obama learned to do the same thing with his wife?
Seems Michelle was on a lot of committees.
Posted by: seah | March 16, 2008, 3:30 pm 3:30 pm
He asked all “help me build a kingdom”
He said he would Change government, Hmmmm But we like Democracy.
He has lied about his friends, some he didn’t know, now he does. Some Knew now he doesn’t.
He wants to make history
He wants to do what his father could not attain.
He tore down, divide and wants to conquer now.
He is a high pressure, High motivator, High pitch salesman. He could sale fire and brimstone to the devil himself.
He is going to court to testify for a criminal, and slum lord. *scratches head* He does not like slum lords, or like people who corrupt government. Oh he believes in what he says. That is not a kick back.
Go Obama, Take Michelle and Rev Wright with you.
Posted by: seah | March 16, 2008, 3:52 pm 3:52 pm
How can Obama separate himself from Wright when he is using the inflammatory words “bamboozled & hoodwinked” in his stump speeches? Those originate from the same former Nation of Islam agitator, Malcom-X, as his preacher speeches? The “America’s chickens are coming home to roost” line is from a Malcom-X speech entitled “God’s judgement of White America”! For crying out loud people, WAKE UP! That just does not wash!
Posted by: PammyinMadford | March 16, 2008, 5:25 pm 5:25 pm
Eventually the truth does prevail. Obama has to real open up and tell all about those hidden agendas. It is better to get all out in the open then to have the media digging. I for one, feel Obama is not truth worthy and has more baggage hidden in the closet. Obama was in the Illinois house, chairman of Health and Human services, Rezko bought off hospital board members, Obama did make recommendations for Hosp. board members to the governor.
Posted by: jp,michigan | March 16, 2008, 5:50 pm 5:50 pm
You are judged by the company you keep! I see why Michelle thinks the way she does. BAD JUDGEMENT .
Rev Wright is no different than the KKK
Posted by: primary voter | March 16, 2008, 6:55 pm 6:55 pm
There goes the “dream ticket!” There goes the next Democratic President. Maybe next (8) year!!!!
Posted by: saturdayjean | March 16, 2008, 7:17 pm 7:17 pm
Who cares what the church says? Who cares what Jeremiah Wright says. That’s not the point of all this. The point is Obama knew of Wright’s remarks. He admitted that he took him off the invocation of his announcement of the presidential bid in 2007. He knew and that’s why he took him off. THe problem is, this candidate has been saying that he deserves to be in the whitehouse because of his judgement. What kind of judgement is it to not strongly come out and distance himself from the beginning? What does that show about his judgement when linked with hanging out with the known domestic terrorist and felon, William Ayers. What kind of judgement is it when you look at his dealings with Rezko which news comes out little by little about his ties. It also goes to show you that he says one thing and does another. There’s been a pattern lately like the NAFTA issue and Austan Goolsbee and the Canadian government and Samantha Power and the British media. Now we have this man, who says he’s above racial divide. This man is one who is above corrupt politics and yet he appointed Jeremiah Wright a leadership role in his campaign. He’s swimming in shady business deals with corrupt Chicago fundraisers. There is just so much about this man that we dont know, and the stuff we do know, just paints Obama as a liar and just another politician in a costume.
Posted by: Billy Jergens | March 16, 2008, 9:08 pm 9:08 pm
Thank you Brian Ross for reporting on Rezco when everyone else refused. Thank you for reporting on Wright when everyone else wanted it buried.
Democrats have a right to know before the General Election. I’m not sure if now is too late or not.
I’m a Texan and voted Hillary. There are several friends and family that wished they could take their votes for Obama back. I have 2 friends that voted for Obama as well that probably were going for McCain anyway.
I do agree with one of the posters here. The establishment candidate is Obama…ironic isn’t it.
Posted by: Jackie | March 16, 2008, 10:51 pm 10:51 pm
Wow– not enough space for a history and common sense lesson- like the Independent poster- if Obama “believed” what is considered racist from Rev. Wright (did he say- church go out and hate white people? burn the American flag? spit in the faces of every non-black…) in 2001 and 2003– then why would Obama run for office and basically speak and act in the exact oppposite. The media- funded by political parties- only show snippets for a reason- to confuse and scare ignorant people. Obama said he wanted to confront issues and plans to unite on the campaign trail- (not relive old words that were not his own- but in essence the fact behind those words are true?)…. and he lived in DC during most of this time also, so how could he be at 20 years worth of Sundays. Most of us-have heard/been a witness to many comments we did not believe- but we made a personal choice to act in a more positive way. You bloggers are using the guilt by association rule- but you forget or didn’t know about the White Water scandals and dead bodies that followed or Mrs. Rod-Clinton’ s refusal(again) to produce the files from the case – where she was the attorney for the land deals?… among others….. And what do you bloggers think he lied to you about in the beginning? Did he (Obama) state anything false about his minister in the early part of the campaign- (he first denounced the remarks- last year) Did he lie about wanting to unify the nation, Did he lie about wanting to unify part lines?… Again- we are voting for President (a human- with faults) not God Himself. And if you die-hard Democrats want to have the office again– take a long hard look and weigh out the choices and the faults/friends/connections/scandals/political favors/international opinion/legacy that comes with that person. (and see what the Repubs are saying about this– they want HC to win the nomination- because that is the one thing agree on- hating her…) Wake up.
Posted by: Regina- Atlanta | March 16, 2008, 10:53 pm 10:53 pm
People who live in glass houses…
From: Washington Post archives: “In a move that enables the Clintons to buy the house ” and Hillary Rodham Clinton to have a base for her New York Senate run ” the 42-year-old real estate developer and dealmaker pledged to put up $1.35 million in cash to secure a mortgage for the Clintons. Otherwise, swamped by more than $5 million in legal debts, the Clintons might have had difficulty obtaining the loan for the five-bedroom, century-old house.
Posted by: Tane | March 16, 2008, 11:17 pm 11:17 pm
LIA,,,ABOUT YOUR COMMENT,,,
IF HE DISAGREED WITH HIM,,WHY DID HE STAY IN THE CHURCH WITH HIM 20 YEARS AND MAKE HIM HIS MENTOR AND HAVE HIM ON HIS CAMPAIGN? YOU DON’T STAY IN A CHURCH IF YOU BELIEVE A MINISTER IS PREACHING THE WRONG MESSAGE…
DO YOU KNOW THE MEANING OF MENTOR? ACCORDING TO THE DICTIONARY IT MEANS “TRUSTED ADVISOR”…HE DENOUNCED FARRAHKHAN ON NATIONAL TV DURING A DEBATE WITH HILLARY CLINTON,,,HAD SMOOTH WORDS DOING IT,,AND NOW HE DENOUNCES WRIGHT KICKS HIM OFF HIS CAMPAIGN? COME ON,,,IT DOESN’T TAKE A ROCKET SCIENTIST TO FIGURE THIS OUT,,I SURE AM NOT GOING TO HAND HIM THE KEYS TO OUR WHITEHOUSE. IF HE SAYS HE MADE POOR JUDGEMENT THEN SO BE IT,,BUT OUR COUNTRY IS IN DIRE STRAITS AND WE JUST CAN’T HAVE ANYMORE POOR JUDGMENT ON THE PART OF OUR PRESIDENT!
I AGREE WITH WHAT THE OTHER GUY SAID:
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.”
Posted by: LINDA | March 16, 2008, 11:42 pm 11:42 pm
Obama Attended Hate America Sermon
Ronald Kessler reports that contrary to Senator Barack Obama’s claim that he never heard his pastor Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr. preach hatred of America, Obama was in the pews last July 22 when the minister blamed the “white arrogance” of America’s Caucasian majority for the world’s suffering, especially the oppression of blacks.
Posted by: Satan | March 17, 2008, 6:31 am 6:31 am
thus far Obama has admitted to everything and has not lied once (or caught) hes been willing to answer all questions and disclose all financial data…which is far more than we can say about the Clinton’s
Posted by: nerd | March 17, 2008, 8:04 am 8:04 am
i laugh at all you Clinton supporters that want to criticize Obama’s judgement…Clinton has more than proven her poor judgement from issues with the war, her own campaign finances, and even her own husband.
Posted by: nerd | March 17, 2008, 8:06 am 8:06 am
So now that Rezko is on trial, Obama is admitting that he has raised more money ? Obama surely must think that all the voters are stupid enough to buy into his lame excuses for serious lapses in judgement. OR could it be that Obama’s carefully crafted image of a “uniter”, a fresh face in politics with no skeletons in the closet is totally different from who he really is.
Posted by: pleaseanswer | March 17, 2008, 11:38 am 11:38 am
Obama released on Thursday a list of all his requests for earmarked federal spending in 2005 and 2006. He already had released a list of spending requests made in 2007.
In among them was a request for $1 million in federal funding in 2006 for a new pavilion at the University of Chicago Hospitals, where his wife, Michelle Obama, was a vice president at the time. The request was not ultimately included when Congress passed spending legislation that year, according to the Obama campaign.
That same year, Obama requested $8 million in funding for “High Explosive Air Burst Technology” made by General Dynamics, a military contractor with close ties to a major fundraiser.
Obama’s Illinois Finance Chairman, billionaire James S. Crown, a longtime Obama supporter who has raised at least $200,000 for his presidential campaign, is a director of General Dynamics, and his family has a large investment in the company. The request ultimately resulted in $1.3 million in funding for the project.
Posted by: pleaseanswer | March 17, 2008, 5:26 pm 5:26 pm
Look who’s riding dirty now…why am I not surprized. Obama only tells the truth when he’s caught red handed. Naughty Obama! When you give up the extra 100 grand see that it goes to an AMERICAN Charity. We will be checking.
Posted by: YOU CANT FOOL ME | March 17, 2008, 9:51 pm 9:51 pm
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?
I hope ALL America wakes up before we end up with Obama as the nominee and we have to vote McCain. UGGHH!
Posted by: YOU CANT FOOL ME | March 17, 2008, 11:01 pm 11:01 pm
All younger Voters do you all see how the older American ppl are? We all should be able to Date or Marry who ever we want! The older generation are still caught up in that white should marry white and same for the minority’s!, This is Wrong! Obama brings New Politics and a change to this Great Country.Time for the Old ways to move on, and time to bring in the New! Vote Obama in Nov.Lets take out the Trash.
Sorry but Obama IS the trash.
Posted by: YOU CANT FOOL ME | March 18, 2008, 12:08 am 12:08 am
Bobby you quote ‘Come on Hillary Clinton received over 1 million dollars from Norman Hsu while he was a fugitive and was wanted for six counts of mail fraud, six counts of wire fraud and three counts of violating the Federal Election Campaign Act, Hsu could face more than 200 years in prison.
I think you should equally mention Clinton’s support. Where there is smoke there is fire.’
Let me educate you please so you don’t continue to spread misinformation. Hillary Clinton began to disengage from Hsu at an earlier phase of the scandal when Hsu’s long time fugitive status was first revealed. After indications of additional misconduct by Hsu, the Clinton campaign then decided to refund a total of $850,000 in bundled contributions. Clinton was the first major candidate to give up bundled contributions from associates of Norman Hsu. Mark Gorenberg, who now sits on 2008 Presidential candidate Barack Obama’s national finance committee, remarked, “Despite it all, I still love the guy, despite everything you read, every experience I ever had with him was nothing but delightful, and I just scratch my head.”
Posted by: YOU CANT FOOL ME | March 18, 2008, 12:37 am 12:37 am
A lot of non sense puiked out By FOX NEWS the Republican News Media.By far Obama is cleaner than any politician in Washington or any other place How he practice his politics.
Have asked Hillary Clinton who has not produced their Tax and other relavent documents? That is important
I would like to know who paid and how much for LINCOLN BED Room ETC…
Anything to do with the indvdual TAX’S
it must be open!!!! What Hillary Clinton is doing is Handcalffing The Democratic Party and the Candidates and Specially this late inthe game Still has not released her paper. A dishonest person doesn’t deserv the Presidency.
AGAIN THE NEWS MEDIA AS USUAL SLEEPING AT THE WHEEL!!!!!
HILLARY AND HER CAMPAIGN MG HAROLD IKEAS THINK THEY CAN STEAL THE ELECTION USING INTMMIDATION,BULLING,USING THE SUPER DELEGATES AND LIES TO WIN THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY.
IF SHE IS THE CANDIDATE I WILL NOT AND SEVERAL FRIENDS WON’T VOTE FOR HER.
SHE HAS LOST ALREADY NO MATTER WHAT SHE DOES THE NUMBERS DON’T WORK FOR HER.
DELIGATES-OBAMA BEATS HER
# OF STATES – OBAMA BEATS HER
OBAMA HAS OVER A MILLION MORE VOTES THAN HILLARY!!!!!!
HILLARY AND HER HUSBAND ALREDY, READY TO DISTROY THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY BECAUSE OF THEIR EGO AND THEIR SUPPORTERS.
OBAMA IS NOT PART OF THE ESTABLISHMENT
THAT IS WHY HE GETS ALL THESE NON SENSE ISSUE—GROW UP AMERICA!!!!!!
Posted by: Abraham Demissie | March 18, 2008, 6:26 am 6:26 am
WestCoastMessenger: I’m with you 100%. Obama’s speech was pathetic today. For him and his advisor, any issue they do not agree is race related.
I am disgusted by his phonyness. My vote goes for Hillary.
If Obama is the nominee, then my vote goes for McCain.
Posted by: Jim | March 18, 2008, 12:50 pm 12:50 pm
According to a quick telephone poll conducted by AP, today’s speech on race given by Obama appears to have had little effect on changing public perception. During a prepared speech which was highly orchestrated and by invitation to mostly supporters, Obama went to great length repeating reasons for his continued association and friendship with his spiritual advisor Rev. Wright and his membership at Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago. Obama said the pastor introduced him to the Christian faith and continues to perform God’s work
Posted by: Chester | March 18, 2008, 12:52 pm 12:52 pm
I am from South America, i was in Chicago about ten years ago. I am not white, but i am not black either.
I consider myself 60% black, and 40% white. I was looking for a church that i could blended in, that i could feel
comfortable with myself.
I remembered that i went to the Triinydead church two times, i was shocked. I thought the church, where they should
spread love and compassion, but it was the opposite of my thought. So i didn’t go to that church anymore.
Posted by: rudy | March 18, 2008, 3:02 pm 3:02 pm
I am glad the Americans now are wide awake of Obama’s hideous, horrific character to borwwos Simon cowell words. Now.. let us move on.. forget Obama.. or ignore him as he was ignored in his campaign routes now.. day by day. People are back to their senses and America is back to solve their problems instead of dreaming.
Posted by: ds | March 18, 2008, 8:02 pm 8:02 pm
What is this? A racist/republican convention?
Posted by: LC | March 19, 2008, 3:15 pm 3:15 pm
I can’ believe some of you have the right to vote. This is such a non issue, being stirred by the a desperate Clintonesque plot. Do you really want the Clintons in the White House, so they can continue to pardon whomever they want, as they did when they were leaving office the last time? Do you really want a president who jokes, bomb bomb bomb bomb bomb iran? Obama can lift a nation out of its problems. He did a masterful job confronting a critical point in his campaign and making it a teaching point for all Americans. He is the first American Statesman in the last 40 years. And some people want to throw a way a chance at that, simply because they follow the latest report from FoxSnooze.
Posted by: Rob H | March 19, 2008, 3:37 pm 3:37 pm
There’s a million ways Obama payed back the big cat.
Obama doesnt recall much about much.
Either he’s slicker than Romney or dumber than Bush.
Posted by: hhkeller | March 19, 2008, 4:24 pm 4:24 pm
Is Obama having Altzheimer disease?
I still remember a few weeks ago he made a statement on tv that Rezko is unrelated to him at all.
Another one is he said he was not in the church when his pastor gave the bad speech but yesterday he finally admitted he was there.
Posted by: crisis08 | March 19, 2008, 8:11 pm 8:11 pm
WAKE UP OMAMA SUPPORTERS — YOUR MAN IS A FRAUD!!!YOU HAVE BEEN HAD AND YOU DON’T LIKE IT!!
Posted by: PM | March 19, 2008, 8:14 pm 8:14 pm
BTW, his backer Chris Matthew ,MSNBC suddenly showed up on Ellen show.
I guess his rating has been dropping since Hillary supporters boycott his network.
He said his daughter 18 years old voted for Obama (same pattern as Caroline Kennedy) .
He forced Hillary’s supporters to watch him on Ellen,,pathetic Chris .
Posted by: crisis08 | March 19, 2008, 8:20 pm 8:20 pm
Probably the two biggest lapse of Clinton memories that come to mind is When Bill abandoned our troops in Mogadishu in Oct of 1993. BlackHawk Down! In the Company of Hero’s!
Rwanda is another of Bill’s Lapse on purpose??? Rwanda was allowed to happen because it involved poor black people with nothing to offer Bill or Hillary Clinton. Period. If this genocide had occurred in a wealthy country, or in a country with predominantly white citizens, the US and the rest of the world would be in a lather to put a stop to it.
Hillary is always spinning her 35 years of leadership so I’m assuming she also takes credit for the 1,000,000 of the world’s black brethern that were killed in the Genocide & left floating down the kilagi river.
No brag just fact!
Posted by: Rwands | March 19, 2008, 11:01 pm 11:01 pm
Do you think smearing Obama with rumors will make Clinton any better? Or that raking Obama over the coals will make McCain any better? Everyone makes mistakes. Let him who has never made an error of judgment be the one to cast the first stone.
Here’s what I know: The DNC ruled that Michigan and Florida were not going to be able to seat their delegates at the convention in response to those states breaking the rules concerning the dates of their primaries. The DNC did NOT discount those delegates from the number of delegates needed to win the nomination, however. Weird.
When Clinton won Ohio and Texas, she was quite happy to leave Florida and Michigan out of the mix. After all, they broke the rules and they deserved their punishment. Now that Clinton is a bit behind Obama, she’s all in favor of do-overs in those states. After all, the voters in those states deserve to have their voices heard and their votes counted. I think Obama would be foolish to allow the do-overs if he has any say in the matter. Stand by the party rules – and insist that the party stand by the party rules. And let little Ms. Clinton snivel all she wants to about it.
Posted by: Kaelinda | March 20, 2008, 4:37 am 4:37 am
I suspect that Obama’s (130) “Present Votes” out of (600-700)instead of a Yeah or Nay, had quite a bit to do with his unsavory “political relationships” with people like Rezko.
Posted by: crystal | March 20, 2008, 6:48 am 6:48 am
Suppose that Senator Clinton or John McCain got called on something morally wrong, illegal and/or unsavory that they were doing and their answer to the public was. I was just being knuckleheaded, ( would that work?)or I just used poor judgement ( but I still have superior judgement to the other candidates ine verything else?) Would the National Press, say to them ” Gosh that’s OK, we know you didn’t mean to do it. Your just great and are giving us all hope. ( like they have done to Obama a countless number of times.)I think not. We do not know this guy America. And what we do know about him is not necessarily good. Think twice before you vote. Don’t let mainstream America pick your nominee or President. They cannot be trusted either, they are just after ratings.
Posted by: Crystal | March 20, 2008, 6:58 am 6:58 am
Rather than the Proposed Savior of the World that Obamamites are trying to promote, it’s beginning to look like Barrack Obama is falling into the False Prophet Category instead.
Posted by: Crystal | March 20, 2008, 7:10 am 7:10 am
Its now time for the FBI to do a background investigation on all people who run for public office and the investion results be posted and published in news media. Obama is a con artist and millions of people have voted for a phony. Lets get real he is not the only phoney is this election
Posted by: Ray Coward | March 20, 2008, 10:00 am 10:00 am
Obama is an lightweight amateur. The people he chooses to associate with are going to cause him votes.His empty rhetoric is becoming apparent. He DOES NOT have the long term experience to take on the old war horses Clinton and McCain. It’ll probably be Clinton and McCain as the “choices” to elect in nov.”08.
Posted by: Anonymous | March 20, 2008, 10:28 am 10:28 am
How could this happen!
3 AM call to Whitehouse – Oct 3 1993 – Muslim extremists attack US Troops in Mogadishu, Somalia. 18 killed 90 wounded
The Clintons response: withdraw troops
Clintons decides to cut losses, but declares that American troops are to be fully withdrawn from Somalia by March 31. The hunt for Aidid is abandoned, and US representatives are sent to resume negotiations with the warlord.
Builds Confidence of Muslim militants to take further action in Africa, Middle East, Europe & USA.
Posted by: 3 AM | March 20, 2008, 2:04 pm 2:04 pm
Is every one aware that Obama voted against helping suffering aborted babies. He voted agaist medical help if they are still alive after the abortion. That is sad. Poor judgement, I’d say. I’m alos sick of hearing about the Black mans problems. we all have problems. My family was not in America when slavery was in existance. Yet I am treated as if I owned slaves. And they act like slavery is still affecting them. There is a divide. They need to start cleaning up their own neighborhoods. I did not need Obama telling me to get up an feed my kids a healthy breaksfast.
Posted by: d55may | March 22, 2008, 3:59 pm 3:59 pm
THE REAL ISSUE – America is Not READY for a Woman to be President. After all woman are more compassionate, nourishing, and caring.
The vote presently between candidates is only a spread of some 100,000 and after April 22 in Pennsylvania Hillary Clinton will be ahead — more votes from American citizens than Obama. But all of the Press is Obama is ahead, drop out Hillary. Something is just not right—is the United States voting “fixed”. What happened to democracy? The slick speaking Obama has ties with people in the wrong places,and is getting HEAVY money now from special interest groups, ignore the facts and suffer the consequences.
Posted by: Anne | March 29, 2008, 10:39 am 10:39 am
Where have all the Rezco stories gone? Please keep us updated on the on-going trial. Also is anyone looking into the very apparrent links with Obama’s Senate district having 11 of Rezco’s slums? I’m pretty sure that Obama used his office to send letters recommending these purchases. Why have you guys stopped reporting on this?
There had to be ongoing contact between Rezco and Obama for the purchase, closing, and later purchase of 10′ of the property…Obama has lied repeatedly about this.
Please note also that this was a huge favor to Obama from a nearly bankrupt rezxo. The purchase was funded illegally through a Syrian millionare in Rezco’s wifes name. Obama like the Governor of IL may insist that Rezco never asked for favors, but there is probably a papertrail somewhere/
Are you guys going to tell this story? Or do we wait to read it in November?
Posted by: Jackie | April 5, 2008, 10:29 pm 10:29 pm
I’m beginning to see the real likes of Obama. The Malcolm X is starting to come out. And I say that because a week ago one of his campaign managers was asked to step down from his campaign for remarks she made to two young African American kids that happen to be climbing and playing on her tree. She called on them to get off her tree and that they were up there playing around like monkeys. The kids immediately confronted their parents about the hispanic’s approach towards them. So, immediately the mother of the two kids call the police and ultimately the lady was given fine of $75 for unlawfully disobeying a city ordinace, in a nutshell, if ordinary citizen believes they are a vitim of a racist remart and found to be in an offencive manner than she or he can report it. I found this to be an outragous accusation on behave of the Afican American mother, as to even think to imply about the remarks the hispanic woman made. Obama without hearing the whole story dismissed her upon hearing about this incident. It goes to show that if he gets into office as our President he is going to do everything in his power to only defend African American’s first and foremost. He suppose to be defending us all.
Posted by: alibaba | April 16, 2008, 11:58 pm 11:58 pm
I hope the country rallies behind someone who has the knowledge, warmth, and humanity to bring a divided nation together. Granted, we are all different in so many respects, but there is something else that ties us back, and that fact is that we all America. America is still a fairly young nation that was founded on the blood and sweat of decent hard working folk. Nevertheless, slavery was a reality that America must not take in stride now, but instead commit itself to curing the injustices that allowed slavery to exist in the first place. All humans are created equal. I believe Obama is the closest out of the three better known candidates who realizes America needs hope, a positive attitude, and large humane change. Bush’s business venture into American politics only benefitted the rich. Its time to allow the majority of the American public access to the humungous resources fair taxation may bring.
Posted by: Daniel | April 23, 2008, 2:43 pm 2:43 pm
THANK YOU GOT TH INF OABC
Posted by: SA | May 15, 2008, 1:03 pm 1:03 pm
JUST NOTE: THE REPUBLICS WHAT OBAMA TO NOT HILLARY ‘CAUSE THEY CAN BET HIM IN THE GENERAL ELECTION. AND THE REPUBLICANS KNOW ALOT MORE SECRETS ABOUT OBAMA THAT WILL COME OUT BEFORE NOVEMBER. THAT WOULD ENSURE A REPUBLICAN WIN!
Posted by: CHRIS | May 15, 2008, 3:38 pm 3:38 pm
To all the posters who keep saying that associations don’t matter:
When we vote for a President we are actually voting for ALL of the people the President CHOOSES to hang with, because those are the people who have the ear of the President and therefore the influence to run WhiteHouse policy.
A President is only as good (or bad) as the people he CHOOSES to surround himself with as advisors and friends. Presidents do not make their decisions in a vaccuum. America should’ve looked closer at Bush’s associates (ie. Rove; Libby; Cheney; BinLaden Family, etc) before voting him in, twice. Hopefully we have a better understanding and do a better job of it this time around. I know I do and Obama will NEVER get my vote.
Posted by: 85YOTA | May 16, 2008, 4:56 am 4:56 am
American children who once were encouraged by patriotic teachers to openly pray in the public schools for their country and the troops…. today are told to sit down and shut up. I am offended with by the political left in our country. They are the ones who would make a complete mess of our foreign and domestic policies.
Liberals way too often despise the Judeo- Christian faith, and try to give us Black Liberation Theology. A bigoted faith belief system that Obama holds which discriminates against white people, Jews and is also anti- American… is somehow overlooked by most Americans. I am feed up with demagogy and the disrespect shown to President G. W. Bush. He has protected our country. I am feed up with Democrats that want to continually re-write history, even about lie about who- how- what- when and why …Iraq. We are winning in Iraq. Bush is well appreciated by the Iraqi people as well as our coalition troops who helped liberate their country.
An elitist buffoon, named Obama and his ilk think it is perfectly fine to pull out of Iraq and leave the Middle East a wreck. Obama would lose no sleep knowing that there was horrific blood bath of innocent Iraqi people going on, as he handed out more big government programs in the U.S. Our news papers lie to all Americans. Then we wonder why half of our citizens do not know their asses from their elbows about Iraq or Obama, Yes Barack …. the miracle worker… who has the seas parting and the earth healing. What nerve! God save us if, McCain does no win the White House.
The West is Winning in Iraq
http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=25445
U.S. winning in Iraq
http://www.tri-cityherald.com/965/story/201704.html
Posted by: Phil | June 6, 2008, 6:15 pm 6:15 pm
First of all, what ever happened to conventional wisdom? Hasn’t it, Conventional Wisdom, always said to go with the one with time and experience? Obama’s two years as senator is not quite a resume that we should accept. Many innocent Americans are taken in by his charisma. I was supporting Hillary because of her resume. I will do one of two things: 1. Not vote at all or 2. Vote McCain. Leaning more on McCain. Still waiting for McCain’s name to be placed on my front lawn.
Posted by: richard rodriguez | June 10, 2008, 7:55 pm 7:55 pm
Grow up. Do you people even realize how connected everything is in this world?
People want to take the money out of politics, blah, blah, blah.
Politics is about money. It is about having a finite number of resources and an infinite number of uses.
Do you realize how impossible it would be for elected officials to raise money to run for office and not have taken money from people involved in business?
If you want to look for corruption everywhere, I promise you will find it. But just because two people had what ultimately turned out to be a mutually beneficial relationship doesn’t mean they did it to screw you or that they don’t actually care about what they are doing.
Not an Obama supporter, btw…just a realist who possesses a little more faith in mankind than the rest of you
Posted by: Steph | July 18, 2008, 11:50 pm 11:50 pm