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Jeremiah Wright and "Them Jews"

Rev. Gregory Seal Livingston | Posted 06.14.2009 | Politics

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Rev. Gregory Seal Livingston

Jeremiah Wright's sermons are old hat to anyone who is familiar with his ministry and the Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago.

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Guys Who Wear Bow Ties: Love It Or Lose It? (PHOTOS, POLL)

Huffington Post | Hilary Moss | Posted 06.12.2009 | Style

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Two weeks ago when we asked "Who's the best-dressed Supreme Court Justice?", your answer was Justice Sandra Day O'Connor for her signature lace jabot....

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Ms. F and Me

Robert M. Grossman | Posted 03.06.2009 | Chicago

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Robert M. Grossman

Farrakhan was much more of the generation and attitude of Jesse Jackson and Jeremiah Wright. Barack had passed them by. He didn't see things their way. Perhaps his daughter didn't either.

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Farrakhan Praises Obama: 'America's New Beginning'

AP | SOPHIA TAREEN | Posted 11.10.2008 | Chicago

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CHICAGO — After months of silence about his support for Barack Obama, Nation of Islam Minister Louis Farrakhan said in an address Sunday that th...

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Farrakhan: 'New Beginning' For Nation Of Islam

AP | RUPA SHENOY and SOPHIA TAREEN | Posted 10.20.2008 | Chicago

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CHICAGO — Nation of Islam Minister Louis Farrakhan stressed unity among religions, while still preaching a message of black empowerment, at a ra...

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Coffeecups and Gutterballs: A Precision Media Hit On Obama, A Pass For Clinton

RJ Eskow | Posted 05.02.2008 | Media

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RJ Eskow

We know that the right-wing learned how to spin and manipulate the news using outlets like Drudge and Fox. And rather than fight this system, Clinton campaign advisers like Sid Blumenthal decided to exploit it for their own ends.

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What Exactly is Rev. Wright Saying?

Joe Lauria | Posted 04.30.2008 | Politics

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Joe Lauria

The American people need to hear what Wright is saying about foreign policy. He may be wrong about some things, but he's spoken about some matters we can no longer ignore.

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Six Degrees of Barack Obama

Cenk Uygur | Posted 04.29.2008 | Politics

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Cenk Uygur

The latest right-wing game is to pin controversial figures, who might have said or done anything objectionable at any point in their lifetimes, to Obama.

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Rev. Jeremiah Wright's Media Blitz Forces Barack Obama to Face the Angry Black Man Test -- Again

Eric Deggans | Posted 04.28.2008 | Politics

Read More: Religion, Politics, Louis Farrakhan, Barack Obama, Al Sharpton, Nation of Islam, Jesse Jackson, Media, Jeremiah Wright, Politics News
Eric Deggans

Wright has been reduced to an emotional image -- a boogeyman of black nationalism and aggression, used as a prop to make the professorial Obama look like a smooth talker hiding more radical inclinations.

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Jeremiah Wright At National Press Club: Watch Video

The Huffington Post | Posted 04.28.2008 | Politics

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Rev. Jeremiah Wright appeared at the National Press Club on Monday morning, speaking out in what he called a defense of the traditional black church, ...

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Gingrich: Left Wing Of The Democratic Party "Admires" American Terrorists

Huffington Post | Posted 04.19.2008 | Politics

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Speaking to Sean Hannity on Fox News Friday night, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich told the conservative pundit that "the left wing of the Democrat...

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Why Crazy Grandpa McCain Will Be Our Next President

Chris Case | Posted 03.19.2008 | Politics

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Chris Case

If the Democrats want to put forward the person who has the best chance to beat McCain, we need to take another hard look at Hillary.

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

Politico | Jonathan Martin | Posted 03.18.2008 | Politics

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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 ...

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No Trivia Left Behind

William Fisher | Posted 03.04.2008 | Politics

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William Fisher

A few weeks ago, I ranted about the sleep-inducing irrelevance of the so-called "debates" among the presidential wannabees. The notion of laying out real policies in 90 seconds is patently absurd.

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Obama on Israel: Change We Can Believe In?

Sam Sedaei | Posted 03.04.2008 | Politics

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Sam Sedaei

Some of Obama's comments reveal the biggest change he has undergone since he began his campaign: his language on Israel.

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Comedians and Voters: Don't Let The Press Bias Toward Hillary Throw You

RJ Eskow | Posted 03.04.2008 | Media

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RJ Eskow

The press has spent the last year pushing so many pro-Hillary ideas that it's almost...well, comic.

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Change Is Easier Said Than Done

Byron Williams | Posted 03.03.2008 | Politics

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Byron Williams

The 2008 election was destined to be one of change. But change is something that is much easier to talk about than it is to implement.

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McCain "Proud" of Endorsement From John Hagee Who Calls Catholics "The Great Whore." Where's Tim Russert Now?

Jane Hamsher | Posted 02.29.2008 | Home

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Jane Hamsher

Both sides of the political spectrum are in agreement that McCain should be forced to account for this.

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McCain and the Bigot

Mark Kleiman | Posted 02.29.2008 | Politics

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Mark Kleiman

John McCain flew to Texas to accept the endorsement of anti-Catholic bigot (and general-purpose nutcase) Pastor John Hagee. Will he get away with it?

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I Have Some Questions For Tim Russert

Bob Cesca | Posted 02.27.2008 | Media

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Bob Cesca

During Tuesday night's debate, and apropos of nothing, NBC's Tim Russert asked Sen. Obama whether he "accepts the support of Louis Farrakhan." It was an illusion of balance.

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Obama's Farrakhan Dilemma

Earl Ofari Hutchinson | Posted 02.27.2008 | Politics

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Earl Ofari Hutchinson

Obama's failure to flatly say he does not want Farrakhan's endorsement is no surprise. He may be controversial and much vilified but he is not a fringe figure within black communities.

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Obama Blows his 'Sister Souljah' Moment

Taylor Marsh | Posted 02.27.2008 | Politics

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Taylor Marsh

It's about moral courage and the conciliatory reflex he has to extend grace to people who haven't earned and don't deserve it. People like Louis Farrakhan.

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Floats Like a Butterfly, Stings Like a Bee

Joseph A. Palermo | Posted 02.27.2008 | Politics

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Joseph A. Palermo

Hillary Clinton had to score a KO in last night's Cleveland debate and failed to deliver. Barack Obama was at his steady best.

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Obama Distances Himself From Farrakhan Praise

Reuters | Jeff Mason | Posted 02.26.2008 | Politics

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Not all endorsements are welcome on the presidential campaign. Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama sought to distance himself on Monday from...

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Hey, Louis Farrakhan and Richard Cohen: You Can't Scare Me

Michael Chabon | Posted 01.15.2008 | Politics

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Michael Chabon

In falsely impugning Barack Obama in his column, Richard Cohen is damaging the only politician in America who has any hope of redeeming the promise of black-Jewish unity.

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