You're not listening to ME. I said the problem is that this is a way to lose the GE. Sound bites are ALL the Rethugs will need or will use in their ads.
I'm not screaming about Wright at all. He's entitled to his opinions and he's entitled to express them. I can agree with some of what he says. He is entitled to some anger - gawd knows I'm angry about discrimination against myself. Obama is entitled to attend that church. But if Obama wants to become president, then he's made some stupid choices relating to this pastor. Like having a relationship with him in any way, shape or form.
I know it is a widely held fear especially amongst Hillary supporters that this issue will kill Obama in the election. I think that's jumping to conclusions. It remains to be seen whether or not that people who think this way are falling into a trap of fearing the Republican attack or wishful thinking/schadenfreude or correctly perceiving a genuine election killer.
One thing I have noticed in listening to Hillary supporters is a rush to dismiss Obama's speech or any poll numbers that support its efficacy. I don't think everyone has done that, and I wouldn't advocate concluding that he is out of the woods either. That said, it's just too early to really say.
I think early returns are positive, and we should have open minds but not so open that our brains fall out.
Americans hold this against Obama. If they do then they get what they deserve. If Democrats do then they get what they deserve as well and African-Americans should probably start a third party with actual liberals.
