McCain: Obama "Does Not Share" Wright's Controversial Views

Politico:

A classic exchange between Sean Hannity and John McCain last night (bolding mine):...

HANNITY: He's been -- but he's been going to the church for 20 years. His pastor -- the church gave a lifetime achievement award to one of the biggest racists and anti-Semites in the country, Louis Farrakhan. Would you go to a church that -- where your pastor supported Louis Farrakhan?

MCCAIN: Obviously, that would not be my choice. But I do know Sen. Obama. He does not share those views.

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Comments

[grrrfren]

And, this is why McCain, not Clinton is my second choice for President after Barack Obama.
Signed, A lifelong Democrat

[DRHoen]

And why isn't Hillary Clinton also sticking up for Barack Obama on this divisive (nationally and within the Party) issue? Oh ya, because she stands to gain from it. What a born leader she is -- she'd make a great president.

[ballewb]

i think she did comment on the speech BO gave. How it was important, how she is glad he gave it, stuff like that.

[BeyondGoodAndEvil]

She has not a single ounce of personal or political integrity or honesty.

[LeftLeaner]

What is she supposed to defend him for - for bein a part of this hate-filled Reverend's congregration for over 20 years, and considering him his mentor/relilgious leader?

Come on, take your blinders off.

[PhantomAviator]

Keep talking, Crazies.....McCain is sooooo willing to be SOLD, he just needs the Republo-facists to start BUYING.

[starboymikey]

Boy, I hate to say it, but John McCain just passed Hillary Clinton as my #2 choice after Obama. If she gets the Democratic nomination, I sure hope she can make me change my mind because I have never voted for a Republican in a presidential race, and hope like hell not to have to.

[JackieW]

I really do with to thank McCain for this response. I've decided I like the "high road".

Reflecting over the last few difficult days, I wanted to know what it was that I have most admired about Obama, what I have most appreciated about his message. And today, sitting here in Alabama with my parents (both in their seventies, white), I realized what it is: Obama makes me want to be a better person; makes me want to have an even better country; makes me want to be positive and not negative.

I live just south of Cullman County, Alabama. The county was famous for years for a sign that read, "[n-word] don't let the sun go down on you in Cullman". The county is still 96% white. The only blacks in the county resided in a town called "Colony" (that's right, "Colony"). But this year, that county elected its first black representative to the Alabama State House. For most people from around here, this would have been viewed very recently as a miracle on the order of fish and loaves.

My dad was raised in Cullman. He is not a racist and never has been, despite many negative influences and opportunities. Today, as Obama concluded his speech, my dad took out his handkerchief and wiped tears from his eyes. He looked at me and said, "that man's smart enough to be President". Let's just hope we're smart enough to elect him.

[charley0008]

Indeed! Good for McCain. I am so impressed not once did he say, 'I take his word for it' or 'as far as I know."
He slammed the door shut: "But I do know Sen. Obama. He does not share those views.

[JackieW]

Bravo to McCain. Good for him.

[BurtR]

I pray and dream that the pond scum Hannity and Limbaugh will become irrelavant and seen to be damaging to the country. Obama's speech today moved things in that direction.

[TinaFreeman]

I applaud McCain for having the integrity and dignity not to fall into the trap this recent media circus has become.

[peachfuzz]

Good for McCain. He needed clarification about Hagee anyway
and he parlayed that well. Well done, sir.

Now..... about that Iran thing.....:(

[Barbarossa03]

I think that McCain has flip-flopped on many of his issues by going against his personal beliefs and views to support his Republican base, this is why I question his judgment and ability to be President, but every now and then he redeems himself and gives hope that he may still have that Maverick in him to buck the conservative Republican base.

[ballewb]

His flip-flopping is something all candidates do during these elections. They veer one way to win the primary votes and another to win the general election. McCain has long been the strongest Republican candidate, simply because he is not the neocon creation or wannabe like the president or other candidates. Certainly he has attempted to appease that portion of his party to some extent, but the neocons don't own him. It is also true, in my opinion, that McCain has been in Washington long enough to receive the inevitable taint that comes along with the job (Keating five, lobbyist ties, etc.). But, on the balance, he comes off to many people as a man who wants to tell the truth and do the right thing even in opposition to is own party (unfortunately to appease the other Republicans he sometimes toes the line). The Republicans that rail against him for not being a true conservative will either quiet down and get in line or be marginalized within the Republican party. The mainstream of the Republican party accept him overwhelmingly already. The Republicans will have their house in order come election time. I don't know if I can make the same prediction about the Democrats.

[SCharb]

Goddamnit John McCain! Stop making it so hard to hate you! Why must you be as civil as a Democrat, while Clinton must be as rancorous as any Republican?

[kcal2000]

It's refreshing to hear that from Mc Cain. A McCain / Obama debate would be much more respectful and civil than the Clinton / Obama primary race.

[ballewb]

Don't kid yourself.

[mix2007]

McCain is probably a better Democrat than Hillary ....

[starboymikey]

McCain is probably a better Democrat than Hillary ....
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Well, that's what Coulter and Limbaugh were saying just a few weeks ago ... or at least that McCain was more *like* a Democrat than Hillary.

[Denni]

How sad that his Republican Rival has more respect for him, and is more willing to stand up for him than his Democratic colleague. Thank you, John McCain.