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Political Radar: Clinton Tip-Toes Around Rev. Wright Issue

News Type: Opinion — Seeded on Mon Apr 28, 2008 8:39 PM EDT
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Senator Clinton knocked John McCain and the Republican Party for politicizing the issue of Rev, Wright.

Senator Clinton tells the media that if McCain was serious he would send letter to N. Carolina and Mississippi Party stating he does not tolerate these kinds of ads.

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Diane B.

Looks like a good idea to me, Senator Clinton telling John McCain to talk to the State Republican Party to stop discussing Rev. Wright in these commercials being played in the State of N. Carolina and Ms.

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Reply#1 - Mon Apr 28, 2008 8:47 PM EDT
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backroads

Can he do more than to distance himself? They refused to stop.

The former first lady was also asked if the divisiveness from the 1990's should be a concern to voters to which the Senator responded that she was proud of the fighting she and her husband did on behalf of Americans.

Yes, it has been around for some time; it didn't start with Dubya. Short-term memories, I suppose.

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#1.1 - Mon Apr 28, 2008 9:55 PM EDT
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bluecollarbytes

That's rich coming from a campaign that purposefully utilized racism within the Democrat Party in an attempt to 'racialize' Obama.

The coming election is shaping up as a contest of who is more legitimately offended. All 3 are about equally offensive.

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Reply#2 - Mon Apr 28, 2008 10:36 PM EDT
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Diane B.

backroads, the Republicans, were trying to topple Bill Clinton as soon as he took office. They actually impeached him for lying about sex.

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Reply#3 - Mon Apr 28, 2008 11:25 PM EDT
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backroads

That did occur in the '90s. Let's not forget Clinton was disbarred.

But, as for Wright, he's a wrench thrown into the Obama works. I don't think anyone saw this coming, but it's not surprising when egos are involved. Can't blame this on anyone beyond those directly involved. I still think Obama will issue another statement, a stronger one, about Wright.

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#3.1 - Mon Apr 28, 2008 11:47 PM EDT
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Diane B.

Yes, he most definitely a wrench thrown into the Obama campaign for President. No, your also right about Wright, Obama, didn't see it coming.

Obama, might not say anything for being afraid stirring up a real fight with Rev. Wright, Rev. Wright, is not a very pleasant friend to Obama and it could only get worst stirring up the Rev. more, and then you may be right about Wright.

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Reply#4 - Tue Apr 29, 2008 3:18 AM EDT
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backroads

Obama did issue a statement today -- called a news conference. This one's going to get worse. I'm beginning to think Pastor Wright will torpedo Obama for renouncing him.

What I find remarkable is that when Obama initially distanced himself from Wright, Obama's supporters disagreed and sided with Wright. They did the same in response to Wright's latest antics. What a ridiculous situation, and they don't even realize it.

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#4.1 - Tue Apr 29, 2008 8:55 PM EDT
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Diane B.

yes, I think were do to hear from the Rev. again. It appears every time Obama states something about him negatively it sets him off, Obama spoke today about so expect to hear more from Wright.

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Reply#5 - Tue Apr 29, 2008 10:07 PM EDT
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backroads

Shushing Wright ain't gonna work for Obama. Former friends are at war and Wright intends to take Obama down. He's already essentially called Obama a liar.

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    #5.1 - Tue Apr 29, 2008 10:14 PM EDT
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