Comments on: Press Club Chief Disputes Notion That Wright Appearance Was Scheduled to Hurt Obama

By: Pat in California

Pat in California — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:24:21 +0000

Because of these types of dirty campaigning Hillary and republicans will provide the most fun to people like me who would love to watch both sides destroy each other during general election. Maybe then, Americans will wake up and put an end to both parties. I cannot wait to vote for Obama/Bloomberg as the leaders of a new independent party that will take the presidency during 2008 & 2012 and put this country on the right track.

By: Lance

Lance — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:00:49 +0000

I wonder how Rev. Wright feels now that the truth is out. The press wasn’t interested in hearing his side of the story, they only used him to try to sabotage the DNC nomination for Obama.

And of course neither Clinton nor Reynolds could be reached for comment, how politically convenient.

By: Virginia Thompson

Virginia Thompson — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:56:45 +0000

There is little doubt in my mind that the Clinton Machine is behind attempts toward a downfall of Obama, including the Wright stuff - the most powerful yet.

By: david

david — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:44:52 +0000

After hearing him talk the other day, I am surprised that anyone would belong to his church.

By: Brenda in SC

Brenda in SC — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:37:14 +0000

It is not surprising to have someone whining about this - the racial card will be played AGAIN.
And OBAMA camp will whine on. If you sleep with a dog, you get fleas - Live with it. Obama said Wright was fair game.

By: Disgusted

Disgusted — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:04:54 +0000

What concerns me is that no one is on the news talk shows are reporting this conspiracy theory!! The cable news shows are full of the Wright Debacle but won’t'question why this supposedly respected Press Club would stoop so low just to have a Clinton supporter pay back a favor!!
And you say this political race is not about race? What’s going to happen is, that all of the black supporters of Obama (if he does not win the Democratic nomination) will not vote for Hillary or anyone else. This smells to high heaven!!!! I am one of those black supporters of Obama and will not, under any circumstances, vote for a devious and untruthful person such as Hillary Clinton!! I am sure that most black voters feel the same.

By: Dale Duncan

Dale Duncan — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:50:03 +0000

Obama created this situation. He got into bed with the leader of one of the biggest churches in Chicago to further his political career and now he is paying the price. He talks constantly about the “old” politics yet it appears that he has been playing that game since long ago when he started pursuing his amibitions for political office. His chickens have come home to roost.

By: shirley

shirley — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:41:17 +0000

Yes, it would be a nasty campaign tactic and that is exactly how the Clinton’s political machine does business. Of course the Clinton campaign was behind this engagement just as they are responsible for bringing the Pastor into this election. Please remember that Hillary was aware of Trinity Church as she and Bill invited Rev. Wright to the White House when Bill was facing impeachment for lying under oath. The Clinton’s denial of bringing Rev. Wright into this campaign would not even be on the radar for people who are able to put their hand on the bible, swear to tell truth and then lie.

By: Lynne B

Lynne B — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:39:21 +0000

I didn’t believe there was a Clinton connection until today, on MSNBC a Clinton spokeswoman was asked “has the Clinton campaign had any contact with Rev. Wright” The answer: “Not that I am aware of”…odd indeed.
Regarding Obama’s 20 year relationship and the oft repeated “he had to have known” -Tamron Hall MSNBC has stated several times that the Trinity Church is ‘mainstream’ she said she lived in Chicago for 10 years, attended the church 5 or 6 times, and heard nothing offensive and that long time members she spoke to heard nothing controversial during sermons and at least one member who attends regularly was shocked by Wright’s recent statements.

By: Radmanaustin

Radmanaustin — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:37:01 +0000

Thank you Hillary for giving Obama the opportunity to distance himself from Rev. Wright. It shows time and time again how the mud that you throw at Obama ends up hurting your opportunities to be our nominee.

By: Big Easy

Big Easy — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:34:57 +0000

Obama’s been hiding behind the skirts of the media and his campaign and always blaming others for his problems. Hillary had nothing to do with this. Obama should step down now while he still has some integrity left and go back to the senate floor until he grows up.

By: eli

eli — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:19:31 +0000

Anyone who says the Clintons were behind this are giving them WAY too much credit.

By: pw

pw — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:15:50 +0000

wright proves the fact most people know many blacks have used inferior degrees to get fed, jobs & call themselves doctor for years . do you think wright acted like an educated person before the press club . does powel ,rice,& many others no! they have a real eduation & have worked very hard rather than use race as an crutch & abuse their own race & the poor.where did the millons come from wright has in his downtown bank?

By: Angela

Angela — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:59:43 +0000

I have come to the conclusion that Obama supporters that blame Clinton for Wright are blind sheep following! This is the by farthest let me qoute Obama here the most “ridiculous” comments yet that I have been reading. I bet she put Michelle Obama up to her anti american comment as well, heck lets blame Hillary for the JFK assination while we are at it. With this division between the supporters of each nominee contender so tainted, all I can say is Congrats to President McCain.

By: Priscilla for Obama

Priscilla for Obama — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:53:46 +0000

Of course the Press Club will dispute any claims of this. Duh!!! This was a plot against Obama. Kinda goes along with Congressman Clyburns’ claim that Clinton was trying to destroy Obama’s chance for the presidency. Clyburn stated that Clinton knew she couldn’t win the election and was doing everything to destroy Obama’s chances. He also stated that Clinton wanted McCain to win this election so she would have a chance in 2012. This was on CNN at a press conference a couple of weeks ago.

Obama is tough! He will survive!

Obama for President - Yes We Can!!!

By: mkindred

mkindred — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:44:41 +0000

Of course not……the Clintons will stoop to anything. Ms Reynolds was just happened to be the one that did the dirty work for them.

By: Jack2

Jack2 — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:35:20 +0000

None of the candidates should get a single vote. They are all crazy in one way or another!
No one should be suprized by this invitation. It is simply more of the same Clinton tactic.
Wright should not even be talking about something he knows nothing about. Like God!
His performance is truely appaling, disgusting, arrogant, stupid and ugly.
He should hide his head in shame!

By: Maggie

Maggie — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:33:24 +0000

I cannot believe that Jeremiah Wright and his nastiness has taken center stage during this election while Clinton goes blithlely along as if she is squeaky-clean. If the press would have us focus on a relationship with a candidate’s pastor of an 8000-member church you would think that relationships would be important for all candidates. Clinton’s relationship with her husband and his philanderings? Clinton’s relationship with Levin, Rosen, etc? I also wonder if the press is digging into the involvement that Barbara Reynolds had with Jeremiah Wright’s invitation to expound at the National Press Club “performance.” It certainly smells a little fishy.

By: delt

delt — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:24:27 +0000

Hillary seems to be behind the whole thing.

By: WRIGHT IN CLINTONS POCKET

WRIGHT IN CLINTONS POCKET — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:55:32 +0000

OF COURSE CLINTON WAS INVOLVED IN THIS THING! HER NAMES ALL OVER IT. WRIGHT IS VERY WELL IN CLINTONS BACK POCKET!! WRIGHT WILL PUT MONEY BEFORE OBAMA LIKE MANY OTHERS HAVE DONE FOR THE CLINTONS!!