Obama Wright Speech

The Black Elephant in the Room

Jim David | Posted 03.20.2008 | Politics


Jim David

At least Obama was trying, in his speech, to start a dialogue about the black elephant in the room. And that's more than any white politician has done.

Obama's Theology Of Reconciliation And Perfection

Gene Koo | Posted 03.20.2008 | Home


Gene Koo

Obama offers a theology grounded in a process, not an outcome: to work out salvation with fear and trembling. His professed beliefs puts him at odds not only with the president, but his own pastor.

How to Deal with the Historic '08 Candidacies

Will Durst | Posted 03.20.2008 | Politics


Will Durst

Since all three candidates have proven to be a bit, shall we say, delicate, a hastily compiled handy reference guide is in order.

Obama Speech: Religious Groups, Universities Respond

NY Times | Posted 03.20.2008 | Politics


The speech Senator Barack Obama delivered Tuesday morning has been viewed more than 1.6 million times on YouTube and is being widely e-mailed. While c...

Rachel Sklar on MSNBC with Norah O'Donnell and Michelle Cottle, On Obama's Race Speech

Huff TV | Posted 03.19.2008 | Media


Huff TV

Read the full text of Obama's speech here. ...

Jon Stewart Gets All Earnest On Us! Obama Race Speech "Spoke To Americans As Though They Were Adults"

Huffington Post | Rachel Sklar | Posted 03.19.2008 | Media


Jon Stewart and the Daily Show gang have had easier targets of mockery than Barack Obama delivering one of the most warmly received speeches of the ca...

Obama: Wright Controversy Has "Shaken Me Up A Little Bit"

CNN's Political Ticker | Posted 03.19.2008 | Politics


Barack Obama told CNN Wednesday the recent uproar over his former pastor's sermons has reminded him of the odds he faces in winning the White House. ...

Obama on Race vs. Romney on Religion

James Freedman | Posted 03.19.2008 | Home


James Freedman

Many in the media noted Barack Obama's speech yesterday morning was reminiscent when Mitt Romney tried to address concerns about his Mormon faith. But is that comparison actually warranted?

A More Perfect Union? Yes, We Can

Lecia Shorter | Posted 03.19.2008 | Home


Lecia Shorter

The infusion of race into the campaign of Senator Obama past yesterday will serve no purpose other than to continue to pour salt into a wound that has now been postured for healing, paving the path to a more perfect union.

Olbermann on Obama: An Audition For President

Huffington Post | Rachel Sklar | Posted 03.19.2008 | Media


Howard Kurtz's "Listen, dude, do you really want the sex?" segment was so good, someone else had it five days earlier: Dan Abrams and his crew -- including the same clips in the same order from the same reporters.

Obama Discusses Speech: "I Have No Idea How This Plays Out Politically"

Posted 03.19.2008 | Politics


Following his big speech on race Tuesday in Philadelphia, Obama sat down with ABC's "Nightline" and reflected on its potential impact: Obama believes...

Our Joshua

Mary Lyon | Posted 03.18.2008 | Politics


Mary Lyon

Obama's speech demonstrated how wise and measured he is while meeting a crisis. It's reassuring to know that this is the mindset of the person who might actually have to answer that 3am call.

Obama Cracks My TV in Half

Adam McKay | Posted 03.18.2008 | Politics


Adam McKay

It was a monumental moment in modern American politics. Obama didn't distract, deflect, or attempt to frighten. He didn't accuse, declare war, or get angry. He didn't game play, scapegoat, or blame. Can you imagine?

Can America Recognize Greatness When it Sees it?

Harold Pollack | Posted 03.18.2008 | Politics


Harold Pollack

In 37 minutes, without the usual campaign artifice or spin and with surprisingly little superstar wattage or lofty rhetoric, Barack Obama said what had to be said.

A Sermon of Obama's Own

Ferentz LaFargue | Posted 03.18.2008 | Politics


Ferentz LaFargue

In a political scene dominated by familiar family names such as Bush, Clinton and McCain, it is the kid with the funny name that seems to be doing the most to make his family proud.

Obama's Challenge to American Voters

Gov. Deval Patrick | Posted 03.18.2008 | Politics


Gov. Deval Patrick

We have had transformational leaders in our history, leaders who have reshaped and refocused what the American Dream means and revived our commitment to it. Barack Obama showed again today that he is that kind of leader.

Obama Race Speech: Read The Full Text

The Huffington Post | Posted 03.18.2008 | Politics


Remarks of Senator Barack Obama "A More Perfect Union" Constitution Center Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Watch the entire speech and read the text belo...


 

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