Sunday, June 01, 2008

Obama quits Trinity


http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0508/10724.html

On the brink of the Democratic presidential nomination,Barack Obama announced Saturday evening that he had resigned from his controversial Chicago congregation, Trinity United Church of Christ, "with some sadness."

Obama told reporters he didn't want his "church experience to be a political circus — I think most American people will understand that, and wouldn't want to subject their church to that, either." He said it has been "months" since he has attended Trinity.

He had to do it eventually.  Frankly, a little heat about this only helps him at this point.  He can play the victim in a way that appeals to Democrats.  A certain percentage of the electorate will never forgive him for the Wright comments, but they were lost long ago.  I think he can overcome the damage in the general election.  McCain will not make an issue of it.

Much as I like Sean Hannity, I think it's time to move on.

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