gettin my popcorn ready-lookin forward to a good show anderson/erica..... you better keep them honest-lol

Sen. Obama gave a very important speech about the economy today and all you want to talk about is Rev. Wright. Rev. Wright is not running for ANYTHING! I can only imagine what people around the world must think about the intelligence of our media...NOT GOOD! There are respected theologians who have praised Rev. Wright for his ability to preach the gospel and his work to make our communities better. Why not invite some of them to your show? The pastor of Clinton's church when she and her husband lived in Washington would be a good start. Get to the real issues PLEASE!!

Hi Anderson and Erica........
That is not good news for Obama........ not again Jeremiah Wright!

Yes, I am concerned with Obama's relationship to Wright. He rose to great success and is running his campaign on his character, having claimed to be outside beltway politics and having not learned to lie yet. This does not speak well for his character. I find it impossible to believe that he could have shared such a close, personal relationship with someone that he considered close enough to be an uncle and not know what this man was about. Rev Wright absolutely runs a racially motivated, hate white and hate American church and I have a problem electing a president who hides behind Wright's perfectly times retirement. Also, the new pastor is no better. I believe that we have made such great strides in relationships between blacks and whites and this is just crumbling them.

I am also concerned about his children and other young children sitting in that church listening to the hateful message that is being delivered. This is terrible to put in their minds. I believe that Martin Luther King would be so dismayed to see where Wright has set us back to.

Given the most recent statements by Rev. Wright, how much more about Barak Obama does the American People NOT know?

What else should you tell the American People about Sen. Obama?

WHO IS BARAK OBAMA?

Anderson,

Please don't let your show deteriorate into political dirt and drivel.

If the economy is the #1 issue (as shown on the graphic), why is the "Breaking News" section leading off with a video of Obama addressing the beaten-to-death issue about his pastor's statements?

Hello Anderson and Erica! I have my dinner ready and i'm ready to comment!!

Looking forward to the show. Hope you can blog some more tonight, Anderson

Before everyone get their panties in a bunch, CNN Election senator stated, those words also were quotes!

I don't think the garic comment was, but you can't blame Obama for Wright!

Obama and Wright are always going to be tied together forever end of story. This man is his surrogate father since his biological father left him. He was searching for identity (am I black am I white), a father, and a faith. He found all this at United Church of Christ. How can obama be the only in his church family to feel uncomfortable about these statements? He would have had to pretend , clap, alleluia, and amen to these comments to blend in with his congregation the all seem enthused by all these statements.

I don't care if Obama sat in church listening to hate speech for 20 years. My concern is that his children have been sitting beside him. How is taking your kids to listen to that sort of hate "Change?"

I had to laugh at that "lately he's been causing him a political headache like none he's experienced before"

It's true. Imagine your own pastor screwing your chances to become President.

I do believe Barack can survive this though.

well from what we have seen from obama hell work through this

I wish Rev. Wright would speak up... He's a former Marine, has served his country, run outreach programs and social programs. Why does he stay silent?

Good Evening everyone...Anderson & Erica!!

It's about time Obama tackles the issue, then perhaps we can put this behind us and talk about other issues. here's hoping!!

Those letters are crazy though...very sad that those thoughts were written, thought...let alone said.

I am agree with you guys! Deborah and Cla

I think this is really serious issue with pastor Wright. Irt is not easy to digest to many people. I myself was in a shock hearing his words. Too much hate, too much of fanatism. Too much of something which I did not even it exists .....it is scary.
What will happen to people if Obama will be elected? Is he going to practice the teachings from his twisted church? How can we trust him?
To me those words belong to past, not to this time. We should be beyond. Also, teaching hate brings hate, we should be talking about tolerance, living in tolerance and understanding.

you know, i'm sad that this has come to be such a big deal. Sen. Obama and Rev. Wright are two different people, and one shouldn't be responsible for the things the other says.

Anderson,

Why don't you ask if Rev. Wright will appear on your show to defend himself.

The media seems hell bent on continuing to fuel the Wright story. Obama has already explained his position on this issue–either people are going to buy that or they aren't. It's time to move on.

"I wish Rev. Wright would speak up…"

oh no – not a good idea. not a good idea

I did not know Rev. Wright was running for president!!!! Oh I forgot Sen. Obama and Rev. Wright are the same persons.....................

I think that we are missing the importance of this story...I think this story is more important than this being merely Senator Obama's minister making controversial statements, I think that the important issue is that the churches are making political statements from the pulpit. Politics do not belong in churches and I wish that Senator Obama would come out and say that.

Good evening, bloggers.

PB, the breaking news about Sen Obama came in not long before showtime, which is why it leads the show but we ARE also talking economy because it is a huge story on the trail today. It's coming up next

Is Rev. Wright saying that he's sorry for what he said? Are we really supposed to believe that? That's a little hard to believe because you really can't change your core beliefs. I think he's just saying that to save Barack.

Clinton also gave several speeches on the economy, etc and can't get decent coverage of it.

I do, as I said above, believe that this speaks to his character and where his hopes and dreams might lead us and whom they might lead. He has ran his campaign on this and it is only fair that when this is the only issue that actually shows us anything about this it is open to discussion.

But YES, the media needs to also cover the issues. I have said this since day one, The media was the first to use race in this campaign by spinning Clinton's comments that Obama's view of the war was a fairy tale was racial. Also by spinning Hillary's remark that MLK was able to achieve his goals when Johnson signed them into law as racial. That was a historical fact – not a racial remark.

So here we are today and Barack does not like having the shoe on the other foot. He does not like that more and more people question his honesty concering just how much he agrees with his very close pastor.

Rev Wright is learning what happens when your words are captured on video. Not that it makes it in any way ok, but why would he be video taping a service in the first place.

I thought that you go to church to worship God and not talk about politics and foreign policy. I think Rev. Wright needs to focus on sermons on how people can become better individuals rather than blame other people for what he sees as political injustices. He is a minister and not a politician.

Bravo Jessica – you are so right...it's not the politics...it's that preachers act this way. Keep religion in the churches...and politics out of there.

I am not satisfied with Obama's explanation of everything. His words contrast with his behavior-he remained a member of that church.
The fact that Obama listened to these sermons and remained a paritioner makes this an important campaign issue. The press should NOT let up on this and should continue investigating it while discusses the other important issues.

Don't you get it – I want to know how Obama will deal with issues. I don't care what else his minister said. Obama does not agree with Wright on these offensive topics – but you want him to crucify Wright, would that make the American people feel better. That when someone close to you has different opinions, ideas, etc. that we kick them out of our lives????

Those who are no with Obama will find issue. Those who have sense, want to move on and get down to some issues. Can I hear a report about how his speech with the economy went in NY today??? I have seen clips from his visit on the View while in Ny....talking about Wright...continuing to ANSWER questions. HELLO!!!! He is being asked therefore HE HAS TO ANSWER...

LETS MOVE ON PEOPLE.....

Well, Candy, I want to know!!! His speech didn't answer anything, it just deflected the blame for racism in America onto white people.

You're right.... EJ in Ohio
Not good idea..... bad news for him .........

does anyone think it would hurt Obama to just NOT answer questions regarding Rev. Wright?

I believe this Rev. Wright issue just shows that Obama has poor judgement on who people are.

Dear Anderson,

You asked on your program "what more can the Obama campaign can do"? The issue is not that Obama distancing himself from the "comments" of Wright. The problem is Obama "judgement" to seek out and choose this church with Wright as pastor and that Obama admits that he sat in the pews and heard some controversial comments.

Obama has made a central part of his campaign for the presidency that it is not so much experience that counts, but rather judgment. While experience is much more important than he would have the voters believe, he is right to focus on judgment as a critical factor in the determination as to whom should be our next president.

If Obama is the Democratic nominee, as he very well may be, then voters in November should ask themselves not how good his speech was, but rather what kind of judgment has he actually exhibited with respect to the deeply divisive views of the Rev. Wright.

Any one who is a christian knows that no one has the right to judge before they judge themselves. We all are human we say things in the heat of the moment but regret later I am so tried of the jugement we put on people in general.

Enough already.......he responded to the issue and the polls show the American public support is high – higher than it was before the controversy. Stop talking about "the media" as if you're not the media – give us something new to talk about please.

A Leopard can no longer lose their stripes than an elephant can lose it's nose. Obama has spent many years listening to the teachings of Wright and if he did not leave, he listened....and adopted. I'm a white male who worked for a large corporation which supported minority groups. I was asked to leave an open meeting for African Americans because a guest speaker did want to speak when I was present. So what is really going on?

Hi Anderson and Erica,
Always nice to see you both at 7:00 PM PDT.

You know what I come out of this whole Rev. Jeremiah Wright saga? I believe Mr. Obama is not the Messiah that neither he, nor his handlers, nor his followers all expect.

Yet returning to Sen. Obama, was this what Rev. Wright taught him; to disenfranchise voters who did not agree with him and hide behind the rules committee of the DNC?

Hope you have a good day. And believe me, if the Michigan legislature nor the Florida Legislature ok's a revote, we know who to blame it on and I will do it with my vote come November.

I am impressed and I praise how the Obama campaign has handled the Rev. Wright controversy, but can't the public and the media let it go?! I would rather hear about the issues at hand: economy, the Iraq war, health care, etc. Rev. Wright is NOT running for office...Barack Obama is.

I strongly believe that Pastor Wright needs apologize for his devisive statements. In fact, I think it would probably good, if he agreed to be part of the conversation on race. But first he must ask for the forgiveness of God and America.

I wonder what African American supporters of Obama would think if tapes of Hillary Clinton attending a church that spoke of African Americans in the same light that Rev Wright seems to have talked about others?

to keep out of an argument isn't it suppose to be leave politics and relgion separete

Can you please give us the differences betwen Obama's plans and Hillary's plan. I heard the speeches but how are they really different?

Although i do not agree with Rev Wright ,why can't we all move on Sen Obama is trying to bring this country together but if this continues then America is going back instead of forward.

Chuck in Alabama,
The adults and kids do not sit together in churches.. I see you guys have little idea about other races. You should attend a black church sometime. To assume that this tapes defines the whole sermon of the preacher for a span of 40 years is ignorant.

hi anderson! great show!
would just like to ask why the media makes a big deal of the mistakes of the candidates. they are politicians, yes, but they're human too. clinton, for example, is being crashed because of what she said about the bosnia trip. those things are not important! the media should scrutinize their policies so people will be more informed of that. its the one to look at to determine who is going to be fit for presidency.
i hope that the american people will realize this.

Enough already with Rev. Wright. Clinton and Obama both gave speechs today on the economy. Shouldn't that me more important than rehashing the Rev. Wright story again?

Anderson, I don't know why people don't recognize the fact that once again Barrack Obama is lying again, in his wonderful speech, the other day he was solidly behind the Rev. Wright but now on the View he is going to say that he would have left the church, ok Obama supports which is is he with the Rev. Wright, a close friend and mentor or once again what he would have done, just like the Iraq war, is is what he would have done if he was in Congress, he would have voted against the war, I wish people would wake up to all these contradictions before it is too late

BO has some serious maneuvering to get this Wright stuff behind him. He will have to make another speech – explaining this man led him to Christ – and that alone deserved a lot of love and forgiveness and loyalty – even in spite of the ethnocentrism and black nationalism and anti-American rhetoric.. But Barach has got to acknowledge the racism of Wright as what it is, hate speech and racism.

Does this mean that anybody befriending and attending Rev. Wright's Church, John Hagee's Church and Rod Parsley's Church for the past 10 to 20 years, should not be allowed to become President of the United States? This is nonsense.

I feel like there is a double standard when it comes to these pastors. (On a side note, I don't think we should be discussing people's pastors anway, religion doesn't belong in the race)

Some right-wing pastors can go out in public spewing hate by saying that homosexuals caused hurricane katrina, yet no one makes a big deal out of it. Whatever Reverand Wright has said is no different than what Hagee and others have "preached."

I'm a 22 year old white woman and I could care less what Reverand Wright has said. A person running for president should not be judged by their church.

Well it's nice to see the candidates actually talking about the issues. And an important one at that.

If Obama really wanted to end this he would not still be be going to this church because these comments about Jewish people were on the church's bulletin this past week . Obama wants to play it both ways affiliate with the church but then say this is not what he believes, sorry but if your President you can't have it both ways. Obama hasn't even addressed the black separatist theology of his church, this polls are done with the indention to changing public opinion, instead of representing.

With Obama's revised mea culpa comments on "The View" clip demonstrating the evolving nature of the Reverend Wright debate, it looks like the discussion is finally going to the place where it should have been in the first place. Despite Obama's brilliant (and politically astute) speech to try to frame the debate around racial intolerance, the debate is and always should have been about his judgement.

As a female vet, it seems to me that the american people are losing sight of what is really important. We can't control everything that people say and I do not think Obama should be held accountable for Pastor Wright's comments...but at least we know he's a Christian!

Anderson,
He had his chance to prove he was a american first and a black second. He fail the test

you know whats funny obama and hillary have the exact same speech yes but in the long run if the democratic side wins then would that be benificial to us instead of people oposing each other just a question

Rev wright issue are not going to help america on foreclosure and job lose

Hey Anderson
Let say that Obama goes on to win, and I really hope he does not. Then he goes on to beat McCain. I wonder if the Rev. Wright suddenly appears again. I think there is more to this.Things go on behind the scenes that the American people do not know about. How could he just shut this character out after 20 years. I do not think so. All of a sudden I heard him say God Bless America after his stumping the other day. When he was with Gov. Richardson and the so called big endorsement speech he was wearing a pin on his jacket. The next day the pin is gone. I do not feel he is being truthful. Maybe I am wrong but I feel something is not right with him,

I plan to watch the view tomorrw then .. a show i normally dont watch

Why is the media perpetuating this Rev Wright controversy? He's not running for President! These are not Barack Obama's words!

Why not ask Rev Wright about his words. I don't believe we are seeing the whole picture of the man. If finding the most controversial or outright wrong thing each of us has said in our lives is how the rest of us were judged, we'd all be in trouble!

i give A PLUS to both hillary and obama talkin about real issues-THE ECONOMY and an "F "to the media instigating cat-fights for example-rev wright/sniper issues

Erica: Thank you. Do enjoy you and Anderson.

There is a story that is under the radar but has big implications for job losses and decrease in benefits for Americans. Momentum is gaining, however, McCain, Clinton and Obama haven't declared their position on Hobson-Tanner.

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Watching these clips of the candidates making promises about how to fix the economy is kind of disheartening when you think about it, because how many of the promises that are made during presidential campaigns are actually followed through on? It is sad that politics has become a realm made up of broken promises. What can we do to make sure they follow through with their promises once they are elected?

Why do I still not hear any clamor to obtain further comment and explanation from the man himself, Rev Wright? Much could be layed to rest by allowing Rev Wright to speak for himself what his views really are and what they should mean in the presidential campaign context. Find Rev Wright!

I think the thing that everyone is missing is what Barack said last week. That is the culture of many Americans from the civil rightrs generation. I have Aunts and Uncles who are African American and still have very harsh words and thoughts when is comes to whites, yet my white wife has many people on her side that still call me out of my name when I am not around. People need to start to think about what they believe and will stand for. Racism in AMerica is real and will be around for ever- No matter if it is David Duke or Jerimiah Wright stating their case, some people are set in their ways. As a nation we need to realize that we need to be together on this issue and not ignore the fact that it is there.

Why doesn't somebody(Obama) suggest(?) to Reverend Wright to meet with the press and give a clean bill to Obama who is supposedly his friend.
Friends like this(???) gives me a headache. Obama must have a migraine.

Why doesn't anyone ask Hillary Clinton her views on race? Or John McCain? Why is it that only the black candidate needs to answer these questions? I mean, I know it was Obama's pastor that set this firestorm off, but it's an issue that they should ALL have at least thought about.

If race is going to be a part of this then it needs to be a part of it for EVERYONE!

good evening everyone... thanks for the spirited discussion thats going on... just for the record, while we did cover the wright story.. we are also covering the economy... sen obama's record... and the situation in iraq..

I was impressed today with the economy speech and Bloomberg was awesome.

Rev. Wright should come out and explain to American people why he said those things. I am sure he likes America more than any other country in the world. We seem to hear only one side of the story. It's hurting Obama unnecessarily. If the Reverend is afraid of coming out, let him send a fax or call CNN or any other newsroom of his choice and the message is going to be passed around.

You can't compare the dynamics of McCain and Hagee to Obama and Wright. McCain is a republican, so the Hagee endorsement wasn't completely against what his and his party's beliefs are, but in the case of Obama, Wrights comments are completely counterintuitive.

Oh come on. Let it rest, please. Jeremiah Wright is not running for president. He just an angry old man. I'm pretty sure there are a lot of people in all of our lives that we don't agree with and still remain friends. I don't agree with the words and actions that my pastor say or present. But I still love him the same.

Just like my mother's views aren' t my views. You don't have to see eye to eye to get along.

Plus Jeremiah Wright is a grown man, Barack can't rule or guide him in the way he should or shouldn't go.

I think that Hillary's lies about Bosnia were much worse than Barak's Pastor making stupid remarks. The press seems to have given her a pass on this. Barack should not answer anymore questions about the Rev. wrights remarks. He did not make the remarks or write the reamarks himself.

It is time to discuss IRAQ, Guantanamo, Economy and restoring our Countries reputation.

The Rev Wright situation would not be so bad for Obama except that he has openly stated that Rev Wright was his MENTOR. Not just a Pastor...but a MENTOR. That is why even the Obama supporters are questioning their positions. Obama stated that he and his family were members of this church for 20 years. He was mentored from this Pastor his whole political career. Yes, it makes one think. Is this Obamas best judgement. Deals with Rezko and Rev Wright as a Mentor. Yes, it makes me question his judgement and his ability to walk into Washington and get things started ASAP. Thank you. Therese

She who must not be named. Nuf said.

The way this primary going is very embarrasing to the eyes of the world, I hope you guy;s will show to the people what we are facing at this time of year[The Economy], jobs and health issues,instead make a big deal about a pastor sermon.

Thank.

It's all about good judgement or lack there of. Sen. Obama has show lack of judgement by attending a church that has a mission statement like this church does.
I can understand why when he is a local politician who has to reflect his local constituents to gain their votes. This is what a member of Congress does, he represents the people in that area or state.
But to run for the highest office in the land and be associated with a group like this. I really don't think the American people will go for it.
It's a matter of good judgement.

We are not who we associate with. Obama has a right to worship where he wishes, and to associate with whom he wishes. If people believed that you believed everything those you associate with believed – you'd be in trouble, too, Anderson. So would I – so would everyone. We don't live in bubbles. Isn't it great that idiots like Reverend Wright can say whatever they feel like saying and great men like Obama can sit back, listen, and take in only what he wants to take in?

I agree 100% with Ann Marie's post tonight. We don't hold other politicians responsible for the outrageous statements made by their endorsers – especially the Republicans and their history of welcoming albeit between the lines – racists and anti-Catholics to their campaigns. I'm Catholic and in my lifetime have put up with more than a few crazy priests – but would never even consider leaving the Catholic Church. Doesn't mean for one minute that I support everything that is said by the Catholic Church. People need to grow up!

Anderson,
Isn't the church and government separate? Isn't it personal what a preacher is preaching to his congregation? Does anyone know who is digging up all these OLD sermons? Hillary Clinton lied to us this week , she was dishonest ! nobody in the media is talking about that , why?

Obama's Economic Stimulus Package is a carbon copy of Clinton's. Why wasn't all this savings and loan "free for all" stopped after the S&L scandal of the 80s? Where is Neil Bush anyway?

Focusing on Rev. Wright is important to the image of America because while we focus on his opinions and rhetoric we can forget about the lack of health care, families losing their homes, jobs flying out of the country, the rich getting richer and the poor dying. We can stop questioning our destruction of the environment and the border and illegal immigration issues. I mean, who cares about those issues anyway? They don't affect American voters.

Yes America. Stay focused on Rev. Wright. When the dust clears, Rev. Wright will have a place to stay, money in the bank and health care. Will you be able to say the same?

My mother always said that there is no protection against a liar. Which is more troublesome–a leader who goes to the wrong church or a leader who will lie to you without "batting an eye?"

Well said Erica! Don't get Anderson started. As much as I can't stand "she who must not be named" I LOVED Anderson's coverage of the princess' Larry King interview. Well done Anderson!

Churches have always made political statements . Has no one ever prayed for peace? What about matters of justice? How about feeding the hungry? Sermons about wars, abortion, racism? In my experience people only say that religion and politics do not mix when the status quo is challenged.

I have a lot of friends that would like their vote back, anyone else heard this?

If Hillary is better than Barrack Obama, she better prove it and stop throwing dirt at this "man". Nobody handed him anything. Being black never helped anyone get ahead. So don't lose credibility trying to stick up for a lazy privileged crybaby. You can play all the semantics you want. She is a liar, and a cheat. And I don't respect that at all.

I wish just for once in this diverse Country of ours that we the people of all ethnic backgrounds can come together asaUNITY.

There is nothing more Obama or Wright can say or do. The "FORMER" pastor spewed hate and bigotry for 20 years from every pore of his being even if it was in "snippets" as O. likes to call it. Obama with his "UNQUESTIONABLE" judgement listened to it and acquiesed and brought his children along to hear the hate mongering since they were babies.

What more can he do? Nothing. He has done quite enough.

Anderson, I think that no matter what comes out on Obama that his cult will defend him no matter what. He sits there smug and arogant because he knows they will believe anything he says. How sad. Oh yea did you see Obama today almost copied Clintons speach on the economy. Does he have any ideas of his own?

Obama suggested today that forclosures be included in personal bankruptcy settelments. Very good! See NYT today

Thank you for finally not giving Obama a pass on this latest controversy. Jeremiah Wright is a hate filled extremist and a hypocrite guilty of the very racism he decries so vehemently. I am shocked and disgusted at the latest comments that have some to light. Garlic Noses? Anti-Semitic comments? Is there anyone out there besides Louis Farakhan that Wright doesn't hate? I'm sorry, but you don't sit in a church for 20+ years and not know what your pastor believes. And when you don't stand up and leave or speak out against it, your silence contrues consent. Obama agrees with this hateful nonsense on some level. He is a confused man who only joined that church to feel more of a part of an African American socitey that he did not grow up in as a child. Sadly, in doing so, he turned his back on his white mother and grandparents who raised him – you know, the ones he "proudly" shows in his TV ads. Disgusting!

Let's the fights continue!!!! If a candidate can't take it they should drop out. Maybe these young, inexperienced Obama supporters aren't used to like us over 30. Politics are fun and exciting. Almost as good as a good hockey game.....

Sunae, I agree

I think the superdelegates need to get behind someone, anyone! The longer this drags out, the harder it will be for the Democrats to gain the presidency. Would we even be having this conversation if the tables were turned and Obama was the one behind in the polls?

Good Evening Everyone!
I am a first time blogger and I would like to share my comments with you. I think it is sad that we are still discussing the Rev. Wright comments weeks later. I would like to talk about what Obama brings to the table as the next president, not Rev. Wright. It is also sad that the only information you can use against a person is what church you attend and not how you can heal a nation and bring unity to our wonderful country. Thousands of your loveones lose their lives due to a meaningless war and we are worried about what church Obama attends. SAD!!

kudos for Ronald Baker.....you nailed it!!!

Hillary is dreaming. She may be in it to win it, but it just is not going to happen

I agree that Reverend Wright's comments are not Obama's. It's not even really relevant that the Rev's comments were anti-White, anti-American, anti-Semitic, or anti-Martian. What is relevant is Obama's 20 year involvement and support of his "spiritual mentor"and family adviser. If he now "denounces and repudiates" the offensive sermons (and now the weekly church publications) in question, the question is: Where was his conscience over the last 2 decades?

By the way, Anderson and Erica, this is my first time to join the Live Blog. I love it!

Rev. Wright helped the man find Christianity. That doesn't mean he believes the controversial things that Wright says. Look at Hillary oh yea she's really ready to lead. Run for cover like she did in Bosnia.

Give Candy those flowers!

Candy came in off vaca? She truly is the best!

Is Obama too liberal?

In Canada, being liberal is a good thing.

This is really funny to Canadians. We have a Liberal Party. We also have a party called the Progressive Conservative Party, an Oxymoron if I every heard one.

The Liberal Party and the Progressive Conservative Party are on opposite ends of the spectrum. In the middle is a third party, the New Democratic Party. Canadian's are still trying to figure out where they fit in because they generally flip flop back and forth between the other two parties to leverage their advantage and importance on pet issues.

That's why I LOVE Hillary. You can't knock her down. She truly believes in the American people. America has thrown the kitchen sink at her through the years and she is still here! Why would someone want to put up with all of this if not because they truly believe they can make a difference?? HILLARY 2008!

I am a White Female and I take offense of what Pastor Wright preaches! He preaches Hateful, Anti-White, Anti-American sermons. And if you think that is not important enough to talk about you must be Black or Stupid. Real Christian preachers do not talk about hating American or Hating Blacks, or any other Race for that matter. The bible states you should love your enemies. This church teaches Black Theology! Look it up and see if this is what you want in a President. And by the way I saw these videos and there are Children in the pews! He has the same beliefs as his Pastor if he didn't he would have left along time ago. How sad that Obama would subject his Children to this Hateful Man.!!! Wake up America!

YVONNE, THANK YOU I TOTALLY AGREE!

I agree with Candy Crowley, I am support Hillary, I never have to vote Obama being poor decision about former his pastor Wright.....

Wow. So much focus on "winning".
I want to vote for someone who is worried about "governing". Let's talk about that.
Candy, you came in on your vacation?

Is Obama too liberal? Didn’t we go through the same thing with Kerry? Why don’t we ever ask if candidates are too conservative? After all, it’s been eight years under a supposed conservative that got us where we are today. Maybe we need someone as liberal as we can get.

As a military man. Patriotism are carried to far sometimes. Patriotism comes in all forms. I do not feel that Rev Wright that served in the marine do not love his country. I have not met a marines and former marine that do love this country. Anyone that has worn a military uniform has earned the right to speak his mind. I put on my uniform everyday so anyone can speak their mind. If I like it or not.

If Senator Obama had not made the remarks "words matter" in several of his campaigns, I don't think Rev Wrights words would have mattered, but the truth is....Sen Obama defends his pastor, and those WORDS DO MATTER.

Unfortunately many of us (both black and white) have at least one person in our lives who makes tasteless, and sometimes bigoted remarks, but we love them anyway because they are people who are for the most part good, or who have touched our lives in beautiful or meaningful ways. We do our best to change their minds, but, in the meantime, tolerate their insensitivity, hoping that they will eventually come around. I can't imagine that Obama hasn't tried to influence Wright's opinions. He seems a highly honorable man, and though I dislike the remarks, I still admire Obama's loyalty to his terribly misguided friend.

Fred: Obama has known Wright for 20 years. You've known him for 30 seconds.

I am asking America to rise above this Rev Wright nonsense and show the world how great this nation is. We forgive just as God has promised to forgive all of us for our sins. Do not judge OBAMA for something his Pastor has said. President Clinton brought shame to the White house in his last term and we did not tell Hillary to disown her husband. One could say; You can't choose your family but you can certainly choose your spouse or to stay with your spouse. I forgave the President for his sin and hold no remorse towards him . May God bless America and forgive us, for we bring shame to Him.

These comments against Obama are the very reasons I will not vote for HRC. Her campaign is so negative. Why?

Hi Anderson,

I love your program. Candy Crowley is my favorite. Thanks Candy for sharing while on vacation.

what kind of flowers should we get candy?

We need to help ythe people of this country. When you and your family are hungry , race do not mean anything.

Hi Anderson:

This is a capitalist and democratic country, Why are we worried about a fierce competition between Obama and Clinton? I thought we were teaching the world to be democratic and to compete,,,that way we avoid war so why all the negative about a political race,,,it should go to the end.........it's democratic and capitalistic ...that's who we are and we are the best in the world.

I keep hearing that Hillary has more experience and is more electable. I fail to see how she is. Maybe you can do a 2 week story on how this is possible.

Yup! Yvonne! That's true, I agree with you....... Thanks!

I am still asking the question about the people wanting their votes back? What does that mean for Obama?

'too liberal" that is soooo 2004

Obama doesn't want to be called liberal because he knows that a liberal democrat has never been elected to the Presidencey, but sorry if you read his policy proposals they are about as liberal as you can get, doubt me read his policy proposals.

I agree Fred

Candy seriously wins the Most Dedicated award.

Anderson: Get Candy some tulips.

You talked about Hillary Clinton, Lying about her experinces what about n a speech he said he had not heard his pastor say any of the thing's that were being reported. well dont you think he lied,as I under stand he was his mentor. how could he talk with this man for so many years and not know what was inside this mans mind. dont you know they had to have personal conversation's. The people of the United States are not FOOL's . The Magority of AMERICAN's love their country very much . And yes all voter's who vote should be counted , no matter what month the primary was held.

Hmm...cala lilies?

sunflowers or daisys...thye are bright and up liftig in stressful time..then again might wanna through in some lavender 2

Anderson> Why don't you ask her yourself ?

get Candy her favorite flowers! ... and maybe some Lindt chocolate truffles!

Anderson, what exactly constitutes a liberal? And why does this word carry such negative connotation?

Is it just a gimmick his campaign is using to get Obama elected or is there anything in his record that would suggest that he was ever interested in working across the aisle or in bringing the country together?

Great.....Michael Ware coming up. He's GREAT.........hope the hook up works tonight!

Get Candy an Orchid.

I think she's a pretty rare flower herself.

Take a break girl. Politics will be here till November.

Excuse me. Why are Wright's comments being automatically dismissed as crackpot or "misguided"? Even by Obama supporters!

Call them radical if you want, but anything else is just stopping up your ears.

well you know i don,t understand it looks like rev.wright is sabatoging sen.obama or someone is digging up some old rev.wright,s silliness i hope for the people that we can look beyond this mess. BIG DOGG.

Anderson, please make sure you thank Candy from all the viewers for coming in on her vacation! I can only speak for myself, but I know that everyone in my house loves when she is on because of her intelligent political analysis! Thanks Candy!

Lesli, since the 80's the word 'liberal'has been demonised. Now the politically correct term is 'progressive'
I have been a liberal all my adult life. To me if one cares about one's fellow man in all sorts of ways, i.e. jobs, education, against discrimination, fair taxation... things like that.. then I am glad to be a liberal.

I think Obama needed to pay is dues for his first two years in the US Senate. A junior senator is expected to sit down and work hard and learn the ropes, so there usually is not much chance to initiate highly visible bills during the first year or two.

David you just made a very profound statement.

Anderson.... Get her daisies. They're happy flowers. Roses are good too, haha

Anderson, get Candy some roses.

I am very, VERY disappointed in you ANDERSON COOPER...you were the only journalist that Obama gave a personal interview with you. Let you in – behind the scenes with campaign. You, not Keith O. (MSNBC) who he has a high respect for because Keith treats Obama right, and here you are partisipating in the gossip game. Not even Fox news ran this story as much as CNN and MSNBC ran it. I'm sure Obama is very disappointed in giving you any kind of trust – when you turned out to be just a "typical white guy"...I'll now turn to the rerun of Keith O. instead of watching you at 10pm now...

we know one thing for sure Rev Wright inspired Obama to write a book, so how could he have not been listening?

ME TOO YVONNE I AGREE WITH YOU..THANKS FOR SAYING IT

What ever happened to the First Amendment? Adridging the freedom of speech or of the press can anyone say anything anymore? Without getting in trouble?

we plan to vote for Barack Obama. My wife and I vote republican but after listening to Barack, we decided we would give him a chance and vote for him. If by chance Hillary Clinton wins the democractic nomination, we will be voting for John McClain despite what the republicans have done to this economy. It would be very hard for us to trust Senator Clinton as Native Americans.

orchid

Anderson,
How about daisy flower or Rose to give Candy Crowley?

Get her a huge bunch of colorful spring flowers and some chocolates

roses, lillies, poppies...
something bright

Buy her some White Tulips...

hey Anderson.
send her sunflowers. im sure she'll like that

AC- how about Gerber Daisies and Calla Lillies

If Obama is so liberal, then why do his economic policies always try to leverage market principles to solve problems?

I'm not sure why Democrats run away from the term liberal. The voters agree with "liberal" policies, like affordable healthcare, fair trade policies, fair taxation policies, etc.

If Democrats had any guts they would use this election to turn the tables – and make conservative a bad word associated with corruption, greed and misplaced religious ideology.

Let the voters choose which label is worse.

I'm a conservative who supports Obama. Is there something wrong with the word liberal? America needs to start reading. Start by reading Obama's bestseller. I actually am pro-life, and against gay marriage, but I know that Obama is the man to take America to the next level, enabling us to relate to the rest of the world.

Flowers for Candy...get her gerbera daisies... they are bright and beautiful..just like she is!

Doreen> Amen! If being a liberal is now "progressive" then being a conservative must be "regressive".

hmmm...get candy petunias..only because i just LOVE that word hahaha.

If Hillary gets the nomination I'm going to vote for McCain also and I'm a Democrat. But I don't trust her either. And all she wants from the minorities is for us to vote for her and I will not let her use me.

David: You've made my point exactly. If Obama knew Reverend Wright for 20 years, the senator's legendary judgement is very slow indeed to finally be able to say on tomorrow's "The View" that he would have (code for "should have") left the church as a result of such comments from the pulpit.

Nice see Michael Ware in AC360 show!!!

Anderson, the most important aspect of this story to me, and those I know, is that it has shed light on who Barack Obama is. He is clearly a follower of this man and for me that includes the theology espoused. I cannoy believe that one could love this man, declare him his mentor without embracing his beliefs especially given the congregation setting that has everything to do with belief.
Thank you for your coverage, I believe it is not bashing on tha part of anyone to bring to the forefront a candidates fervent associations so that we can better know who he is, especially in the case of this candidate that we know so little about.

Maybe you can give Candy either some daisies or tulips.

You would think with these polls that the media would be able to figure out that most people really don't care about Rev. Wright.
I don't care and I'm sick of hearing it. It's the media that's causing this issue to stay around. We want to hear about the economy, the war and where these candidates stand on issues. Do we hear that? Not at all. My advice to the media regarding Rev. Wright is GET OVER IT!
Most voters don't watch the news shows like the rest of us and some don't even know that much about the Church issue and most people don't care. What ever happened to seperation of church and state. or Do we really want to go there and check out the ministers and religions on every public official. Like McCain's Hagee . You guys need to report news and issues.

Anyone else think that the developments in Iraq prove that McCain's argument that the strategy is successful is more than crumbling, basically blown to dust?

Of course a flowering plant, like Japanese Orchids are always nice.

What's a liberal? It's someone who believes that everyone should have a voice. That is unless you're conservative. Or Republican. Or especially a conservative Republican.

Anderson,
Get Candy some orchids – she deserves the best!

Anderson

In regards to flowers for Candy......March's flower is the Daffodil. That is my suggestion

Anderson,
Give Candy some of the best roses that are red white and blue.
Since she has covered all the campaigns since the 90's at least.
Have a good one and good night

I'm glad to see the show move away from the Obama/Wright issue. The economy and Iraq are so much more worth our time.

And lilies are really pretty. ha

I find it disturbing to see democratic politicians feeling pity and regret for the people who were ignorant enough not to get a fixed rate mortgage. I feel there is no intelligent way to justify bailing out people who didn't take the time to read the fine print and who didn't care to understand the logistics of an adjustable rate mortgage.

Give Candy some Tulips

Kim, all the season veterans in Congress have dropped the ball so many times. They are not in congress for us. They are in congress for themselves. We do not get taxation for Representation. They help the rich and tell us so. I want new blood in Washington

I hope our president listens to Michael Ware's
reports on 360. Iraq is a disaster. This is my 2
cents worth L that is why Democrats will not
vote for McCain in November. It defies logic,

Obama says he's not a liberal, hah.. that's why Move.On.org supports him Huffington Post, Daily Kos and every other far left and so-called progressive group out there, Obama's just trying to pull a fast one on the American people, like his "new kind of politics" and ' I'm not into labels," like most liberal senator in the senate.

Ikin la: You just hit the nail on the head "He is clearly a follower" The president of the US needs to be a leader not a follower

If Senator Obama had not been running for the office of President this would not be such a huge deal. But with all the serious controversy that his pastor/mentor has around him, it does reflect on Obama's caricature. Senator Obama claim early on that he was unaware of any of this taking place, now the Reverends offensive words are on church brochures shows a troubling side that we need to know more of. Senator Obama still does not see this as a big issue and that is very troubling. The media should study more into this issue, this will affect the nation. If Senator Obama had know that this was going to be a problem early on in his campaign he should have come out and been truthful, instead of trying to hide this. The country had the right to have all the facts before they went to the polls. We need someone in office who can correct the mess we are in, not have someone who may bring problems with them. We need the full truth! He is applying for this job and we will be his employers, we have the right to asked these questions and have them answered.

This has been fun blogging as the show goes on, I normally just read it after the show lol..

Spring boquet with stargazer lilies. Beautiful!

Well yea, there is something inherently wrong with the term "liberal". Pure liberal polices have been tried here, and they clearly dont work. A moderate approach on the other hand, is what the country need. Obama, if elected, will most likely take this approach as the Democrats would not have enough votes to railroad in liberal policies.

Orchids are so difficult to take care of though...

McCain, Obama, Clinton... It does not matter to me, but the real question is what are they doing now to help reduce gas prices and stop the home foreclosures. I don't want to hear their plan when they get elected! What are they doing now? This is the real test, it is not about doing something when you get elected.

How many companies does the government think it can bail out? I'd hope all those companies with shoddy business practices will not be given a blank check of a bailout.

Thanks for the insights of Michael Ware on the situation in Iraq. It's clear that the so called benefits of the surge are tenuous at best, and as usual, Mr. Ware reflects the truth of the situation without reserve. That's why he is the only PERSON that I trust to report on the Iraq war.
Rhiannon
Little Rock

I love Candy, she's wonderful! An Orchid mixture would be nice.

Anderson, get Candy flowers that smell nice. Most guys forget to check if they smell nice...

Instead of constrating on Rev Wright maybe the media needs to focus more on Bear Stearns? Why not?

The Fed didn't have a choice but to bail out Bear Sterns, They do not want to create more panic than is already out there

Rose, you are absolutely correct, but as you see, we still have double standards in this county, sadly. Some people get to say whatever and others get ridiculed because of what someone else may or may not have said. I guess it depends on the person!

Give Candy daisys...they are so Spring like & cheerful.

It's interesting that BOTH terms – "liberal" and "conservative" now seem to have negative connotations. Maybe it says something about the way we treat those we disagree with... and I'm not sure it's something good

Orchid would be very nice for Candy. She deserves her excellent credit for all of her hard work. I wish I blog more here but got home very late. I really like to hear about economic issues.

Oh Wow! We have problem mortgage and lost their homes, that is not good news, Keeping them honest.

my response is a bit late but I love random mixed exotic flowers with a good colour scheme

Get her some tuberoses........exotic and sweet fragrance.

Hey Anderson and Erica! I dont understand why Obama being "liberal" is a negative. If caring about all people (not just corporations) and treating people fairly is "liberal", thats a good thing.

The next president does need to be a leader not a follower;
he/she also needs to be for the people not for themself;
he/she needs to believe in the trust; not liees;
he/she needs to be open to communication; not demanding their way or the highway.

My question is why is Bear Stearns getting such a huge and timely response to their need? And the individual homeowner has to suffer, and wonder if they will get any help at all. Will this help the ecomony over all? Who is going to help that homeowner that needs it?

The Bear Stearns deal is the best example of the Bush-McCain's policy of "let them eat cake" towards the American people. The fact that they have no shame in this matter is clear. The would do well to remember what history can show has happened to "rulers" who took that attitude in the past.
Rhiannon
Little Rock

Anderson, give Candy a gift card from a florist and let her pick out her favorite bouquet. Her choice, your treat..She deserves it.

Anderson,

Hi–great program. The Obama/Clinton race is still fascinating, no matter what the tone.

I see you are scheduled on The Tonight Show later. I look forward to it.

Wouldn't it be a good conversation to follow up the Michael Ware assertion that no matter who wins there is NO Way the US will be able to quickly pull out of Iraq? Let's hold their feet to the fire and get some real answers.

About the Bear Sterns Bail Out:

The rich get richer – yet another CEO gets a sweet payout for destroying the company and being a key contributing factor in the sub-prime lending mess.

Anderson, get Candy hyacinths. They are pretty, fragrant, and in season. Plus, you can plant the flower after it dies, and it will grow back and often multiple year after year. This way, she will always remember your thoughtful gift.

Bear Stearns should be giving us the people responsible for the problems they have created and they should all be put on death row.

People need to remember this is not about Obama being accountable for what someone, Anyone, else says. It is about his judgement. His decision to belong to this racially segregated, hate spewing church. He is the one that decided to run for President. He is open to scrutiny of his entire life. He lied to CNN and FOX initially saying he had no knowledge of these hateful sermons prior to running for President then changed the story a few days later. He then threw his grandmother out with the trash but would not denounce his pastor, because he was like an uncle. Now he is telling us what his pastor has said to him that allowed him to remain in the church...COME on, some common sense please. Investigate more. We need to know about the people that want to be head of this country.

JOE AND DAVID, OBAMA supporters are not dismissing Wrights' statements, we chose to look past them and not JUDGE OBAMA, for what Wright said or did. Fact is we (the public) have no idea what WRIGHT has done for his community, we only heard a sound bite of his 30+ year career!

Red Roses for Candy!

Get her some pink ranunculus or gerber daisies. She definitely deserves flowers.

Hey Anderson
Candy is great for coming in during her vacation. Send her some lilacs, they smell good and only bloom this time of year so that makes them kind of rare.

Those McCain girls are "paining" McCain. My god, they are bad!

Leave it alone. Why isn't anything said about the things that Rev. Wright did in the past 30 years that were positive. I know it was not all negative. Why not ask the other 8000 plus congregation about the Rev? Has anyone looked into his service to the country while he was a Marine?

Good show tonight Anderson! I really do think you and your team are doing a great job at covering all the stories from a neutral standpoint. Night bloggers! Its always fun

Good point Lorie Ann. I just lost my job in the new home building industry. It's hardly the subcontractors' fault that all of this is happening. Where's our bail out?

To those who are thinking of switching their votes. Remember history does repeat itself and the last historical 7 years have not been great!!!