It is typical Clinton politics to push guilt by association on their opponents while ignoring their own associations with the same people.

Reverend Wright was also one of the religious leaders invited to the Clinton White House when the Clinton’s were trying to shore up their own Christian credentials after Bill Clinton’s very public infidelity.

I have no problem with how people lead their lives and Clinton’s infidelity should have remained an issue between him, his wife, and his God, but I do object to the brazen hypocrisy of the Clintons.

The Clintons have 10 times more questionable associations than Obama. But because they’re Caucasian it doesn’t seem to matter.

If this speech was made 11 years ago, why is it just now coming to light?…just one day before the PA primary?… delivered by a JEWISH mayor?…now I am not a conspiracy theorist and I would be the last person to submit a case of purposeful character assasination of Sen. Obama but to blast Rev. Write’s speech (in which he is QUOTING a White US Ambassador) over every MSM venue and then to have this video just now surface, as vocal as Gov. Rendell has been for Sen. Clinton, seems more than a little suspect to me. OMG, this fish stinks to high heaven!!!

Wow! Why hasn’t anyone asked HRC about this? I guess HRC must have “misspoken” about Rev. Farrakhan. It is up to Pa folks to demonstrate if they are going to be fooled again like Ohioian were. Sen. Clinton said “I might be many things but I am not dum”, the question is: are Pa people smart enough to get the game she is playing with Pa folks that deserves a better and honest treatment?

Oh my!

How did you find that? lol

I am so ready for all of this to be over…I feel like preschool is almost out. But what is elementy school going to be like you know McCain and Obamma or Hillary.

Thanks a lot for posting this information. I this wasn’t on video like the Bosnia then many will be fooled as usual. The truth shall set you free!
Why is HRC camp trying to destroy a fellow democrat who has run the most respectable and responsible campaign and wishes to bring about a real positive Change for the people by the people, because they are power hungry, and feel a sense of entitlement??

Thank you AGAIN, Roland, for bringing some balance into this discussion.

You see, no true political leader can succeed in 21st century America without being able to reach across divides of race, religion and ideology to forge new coalitions around comman HUMAN needs.

We need a President who does less rejecting and renouncing, and more reconciling.

The irony is that this information is only damaging to Clinton’s support among the people whom she attempted to frighten away from Obama with Farrakhan.

I recall something about living by the sword…

I think you answered your question with your last question; 11 years ago it was 1997. Encompassing these years is the 9-11 tragedy.

I think everyone has a different opinion of the Nation of Islam, understandably, due to events in the 11 years since 1997.

Before asking him, perhaps you should thoroughly consider your motives and ask yourself how events of the last 11 years have effected your overall view of the Nation of Islam.

How has this not made the headlines yet!?!?

Wow! The Clinton whining really has cowed the main stream media into saying nothing about her controversies, when stories like this (and Columbia, etc.) are not front and center but her Bosnia lie and Obama’s flag pin deficit are. Sadly - this is being probably being uncovered too late for the Pennsylvania primaries. Good job journalists! Not.

Roland, please ask Larry King to ask Hillary during his interview with her tonight to repudiate and denounce Rendell for his association with Farrakhan, before PA votes tomorrow. Ask Larry to prove he’s a mensch! He’ll know what you mean.

I wonder if Larry King will ask Senator Clinton about Louis Farrakhan tonight when she appears on his show.

Roland, you are the best. Over on the blogosphere the main theme is “the msm won’t pick this up” - Thanks Roland!!!

Good work, Roland Martin. We know this would not ever come out in the Clinton camp. Keep giving America the full story on all of the players. I can’t wait to see who’s telling whom to denounce and separate themselves from N.O.I. and Mister Farrakhan.
Obama 08!!!!!!

Okay Roland I’m looking for you to blast this ALL OVER THE NEWS!!!!

Thank you Roland for posting this link up. Maybe Hilary will be scrutinized the same way Obama has about the Rev. Wright situation.

But the bigger question is: Why does the media choose to pick certain comments or information to put in their perpetual loop and not others?

Why is the version being fed to the public so skewered and in bits and pieces? Why is it not the responsibility on any decent news organization to always check into the complete picture instead of running with the “sound-bite” versions and present all findings to the American people?

Why does the media feel they have the right to taint the information being put out there to the nation which ultimately, on some level brainwashes us?

Why has responsible journalism gone on hiatus?

Mr. Martin,

You have been a beacon of truth throughout this whole election.
You have continuously exposed the hypocracy of not only mainstream news outlets, but of the pundits who you share the stage with.

Please don’t let the media get away with not reporting this. You truly give voice to the many who are voiceless.

Keep up the good work kind Sir.

This had better make the news!

So Clinton attacks Obama on national television because his *church* honored Farrakhan once upon a time, and it turns out her own number one campaign surrogate in Pennsylvania did exactly the same thing.

So Hillary tries to launch yet another petty attack on Obama and it once again explodes in her face. I’m ever so surprised, you’d think she’d eventually learn something. I believe Hillary is making the rounds on the news shows tonight… anyone actually going to ask her to address this you think?

well isn’t this interesting!!! Hillary supporters are so quick to jump all over Obama and now look!! I say let’s run this 24/7 on every single station for the next month!!
Oh the hypocrysy Hillary and Mr. Rendell!!

More Clinton hypocrisy. According to Michael Moore’s endorsement of Obama today, the Clintons invited Rev. Jeremiah Wright to the White House to counsel them during the Monica Lewinsky scandal.

Can anyone in the “media” verify the accuracy of that association? Sounds like more of the same hypocrisy from the Clintons. Point one finger of blame at Obama, while three more fingers are pointing back at the Clintons.

I’ve had enough. I hope the PA voters have, too.

Why isn’t this on CNN right now. Wolf is in the Situation Room with Carville. Why doesn’t he ask about it? We can’t wait ubnti 10pm. This needs to be out now.

Thank you for posting this.

While this is just another example (and there are so many), of the “mis-whatevers” offered by Hillary and her campaign, it doesn’t even come close to exposing how scary it will be if someone like her get’s the nomination. Think about it, she can’t even run her campaign efficiently and effectively (they’re broke), what makes anyone think that she can run the country. And that’s just the economics of the whole scheme! Not to mention the war, healthcare etc. No thanks, I’ll take my chances with the commuinity organizer who’s audacity of hope and hard work got him where he is today! Yes, We, Can and Will!
OBAMA 08-16

It’s amazing how Mrs. Clinton was quick to jump on Sen. Obama’s relationship with Pastor Wright. But, when Sen. Obama responded with the fact her (Mrs. Clinton) own Pastor supported Pastor Wright and that he was being caricatured, she “shut down.” She was quick to go to a break when asked if she wanted to respond. If you would listen to the whole sermon of Pastor Wright in context, Pastor Wright was only repeating the words of the Ambassador to Iraq at the time. What is Sen. Clinton going to do now, leave her church??? She was also quick to jump on the bandwagon of Sen Obama’s relationship with Mr. Ayers. However, Sen Obama pointed to the fact that her own husband (then President Clinton), during his administration freed 2 of it’s members. Should we be wary of her relationships? Should she leave her own husband, or may this come and back and bite her later? Once again, she has shown that she is an oppurtunist that will do and say anything for the nomination. “A drowning man, wil grab the leg closest to the boat”. She realizes that she can’t win and with her elitist attitude, she despises Sen. Obama from taking what she thought would be a sure thing she “thought” she was entitled to.
Burnell
Chicago

Roland,
you are so blatantly desperate to throw out a last minute attack any way you can!
I have noticed that in the past couple of days Senator Obama’s surrogates have become downright mean and nasty. Bill Bradley yesterday was despicable in his hateful comments about Hillary. Her surrogate Jon Corzine stuck to the issues and was a complete gentleman, whereas Bradley got deep down in the dirt.
Barack Obama sends out his henchmen, you included, to pitch the dirt for him. Shame on you all!

Rendell used Farrakhan to calm racial tension and he & Hillary are shaking in their boots that is doesn’t blow up in the news. Thats why Hillary has a smirk on her face everytime Rev. Jeremiah Wright or Rev. Farrakhan names is mentioned in the debates, because she too is connected with them both.

I wish I was a cartoonist and draw Hillary & Rendell discussing how to get rid of the picture.

I’m sure there’s a picture out there somewhere, can we find a picture with the both of them on stage–I would love to see it!

The truth always comes to light. As the Bible says, “Judge not that you be not judged.”

First Hillary judges Obama about NAFTA when her own key advisor openly engaged in a Colombia trade deal. Then she judges Obama about Rev. Wright’s connection to Farrakhan when her own top surrogate openly praises Farrakhan. And PA wants this woman to be our next President???

Wake up, people. Hillary is unfit, unpresidential, and unqualified to be our next Commander in Chief.

Obama 2008!!!

Why is Gov. Rendell so silent today about Louis Farrakhan?

Because you mainstream media guys have not been asking Clinton or Rendell about this.
The Clintons have truck-loads of questionable associations more than Obama, but all what you guys (CNN, MSNBC, FOX etc) have done is to focus on Obama. Like somebody once said: because Obama is black, he has to apologize for everything all black people have said! Shame on the MSM!

Roland, thanks for addressing this. I hope that you are on CNN tonight & bring up this issue. I have not seen this on any of the other networks today. Please submit this to Larry also, so he can ask HRC about this tonight on his show. I saw this link about an hour ago & was coming to your blog to post.

This is why I love your reporting so much Anderson…I actually think a lot of reporters out there would just ignore this story, especially today.
Thanks for keeping them honest!

Thank you for posting this truth and the clip. After Larry King tonight I hope Anderson will include this — to be fair and balanced

HYPOCRISY!! Why hasn’t anyone in the MSM asked Hillary about her co-defendant’s prior praise and association with Farrakhan? Explain that, why?!

Good question to ask HRC Roland but why so late in the game? I’m all the way in another continent and clearly see what the Clintons are doing to Obama. Oh wait! They’re preparing him for the Republican attack machine. Pathetic! I’ve lost all the respect I once had for the Clintons.

This is just about the clearest case of how a misinformed public can be manipulated that I’ve seen. This video should be getting the kind of airtime that the Rev. Wright videos got. Then, Hillary shuold be forced to reject and denounce Ed Rendell for praising Farrakhan. And should happen starting now, before voters of PA vote tomorrow.

Well Hillary need to reject and denounce Gov Rendell….come on cable news hold her accountable!!!!!

Man, this is really iritating! I hope it is mentioned with the flyer that is going out for Obama to counter her latest fear mongering ad. The one quoting Bill that we should go with our hopes not our fears! Thank you Anderson for trying to make it even coverage unlike many others I have sat here and watched and swore not to watch anymore.

I find it ironic that HRC stated that it is important to “vett” the relationships of Obama, but her relationships are off limits. I see not a double but a triple standard here. If you are fair and balanced, you will vett HRC on this same issue.

Senator Clinton we will be listienng tonight on both Keith Oberman and Larry King Live to see if you renounce and repudiate Ed Rendell. My guess is that she won’t. Now this is poetic justice.

Good find Roland. I wonder if Rendell feels the same today or just considers Farrakhan a non-issue and would rather talk about things that really matter to his constituents - jobs, the economy, the war. There is too many side “issues” that are really not issues but distractions - they only serve to steer the conversation away from what matters. Long after this race is over and we have chosen a new President the issues of jobs, gas prices, food prices, climate change, Iraq and Afghanistan, health care, etc. will still be with us and Farrakhan will still be a non-issue.

Annie Kate
Birmingham AL

P.S. Great reporting Roland.

The McClinton’s are the BIGGEST HYPROCRITS in politics.

The Democrats need to stop the McClinton’s. We don’t need an impeached ex-President first man and untruthful President back in the white house. This would look bad on the Democratic resume.

vote for change OBAMA 08!!!!!

This speech is 11 years old. Obama sat in church with Wright just months ago. BIG difference. There is no doubt that Obama agreed with “most” of what Wright had to say up until Wright left the church.

Apples and Oranges.

Every breath the Clinton’s have ever breathed has been vetted thanks to the “anti-Hillary” media. If Obama’s dirty little secrets are suddenly sneaking their ugly little heads up now in the 11th hour, well, boo hoo.

Keep us informed on both sides Roland Thank you

Why is it that White politicians like Ed Rendell can stand on stage and praise Louis Farrakhan and his Nation of Islam, and the press says nothing and does nothing.

But when Obama’s Pastor, Rev. Wright, praises Farrakhan, the press is all over Obama? Which is the more direct connection with Farrakhan, Clinton’s chief political surrogate in Pennsylvania on stage with Farrakhan praising him, or, a retired pastor of a Church of 8000 people making positive comments about him?

It seems like one big fat racial double standard to me!

And where has the media been on this story? Did you want to make sure that Clinton wins Pennsylvania so that you could continue to collect your advertising revenues for a few more months?

Well said, Melissa, I only hope that Pennsylvania can save this country by doing the right thing and voting for Obama, before things get much much worse. And they will if this woman is handed the keys to the white-house. We are a nation of honor and integrity, and Clinton wants us all to fear terrorists lurking around every bush, and every tree. Sorry, I am not afraid, and I stand tall with Obama.

I suppose that “I am not dumb” Hillary doesn’t know anything about this! She certainly has selective memory. This news needs to be out on every newscast, every a.m. program, and every blog. The people of PA deserve to know the type of candidate that Hillary really is. I think that people know Obama a lot better than they do Hillary–the Clinton machine at work once again! God bless Obama and let us hope that he wins–time is running out for the USA.

It is very disappointing that not one television program ran this story tonight.

RENDELL ON STAGE W/ FARRAKHAN HEAPING PRAISE

WILL HILLARY DENOUNCE & REJECT ED RENDELL??

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXum_-8I1TA

Nice job AC. Probably too late for the poor people of PA but - superdelegates take note!

Roland Martin is and always been a Senator Obama supporter and refuses to address any thing negative about his MAN. Have watched him on TV and read his articles and I certainly would not consider this reporter to be rational on political topics. He simply criticizes any one who supports Senator Clinton.
The media has not been fair or accurate in their coverage of this campaign. A poll of citizens stated 75 to 23 % mainstream media was more in favor of Obama. When one reads the postings on the blogs that are moderated, most postings in favor of Clinton are deleted. I had 4 in one day and no dirty words were used. Money and media are controlling this election.

This is another example of a story being buried by the pro-clinton supporters in the media. What about Paul vs clinton? How come we haven’t heard more about Clinton’s campaign manager and his comments in Canada re: NAFTA? Why hasn’t the media taken a harder look at how poorly Clinton has run her campaign from a financial stand point? If the situation was reversed and Barack had the same issues going on, he would be grilled in the media!!!

Chuck in Alabama, you’re not seeing the big picture. It’s very true that this video is 11 years old, and if it was brought to light any other time, it wouldn’t have made too many waves. Keep in mind Hillary hammered Obama about his “connections” to Farrakhan, and then, low and behold, one of Hillary’s biggest supporters, in the state she needs to win, is seen with *gasp* Louis Farrakhan. Uh, oh, he’s shaking the man’s hand. On video! Quick, get me some footage of Obama and Farrakhan.

. . .

That’s the hypocrisy.

It has nothing to do with Reverend Wright.

I thought this was supposed to be politics of the now and the future. Why are you Obamabots stuck in the past??? Do you feel the same way now about things as you did 11 years ago? People change.
There is so much hate and lies against Hillary here that these posts have to be made up. Obama needs to quit playing his reverse psychology that he has employed since day one and even in his race for state rep. It’s called “blame the opponent for everything you are guilty of.. It’s not Hillary’s fault that he has unsavory friendships or can’t answer questions on taxes or gun policiy in a debate. Nice, he said he’ll raise taxes and then realized he goofed up…Hillary was told she was untrustworthy in this debate. That is not true. Millions and millions of wise people trust Hillary because they know her heart. Hillary handled her tough questions just fine. It’s that Obama is not very smart. Obama will not win in the GE and FL & MI votes need to be counted or this contest is not legitimate. Obama needs to stop blaming Hillary for his failure in the debate et al. He needs to start owning his own stuff.
People have no idea who Obama is nor do they ask, but Charlie and George were the only ones with the kahunas to ask.
Unsavory characters for friends, change and hope like Bush promised us..not the things we really need right now…we are heading for a depression this year…And no way a senior person would vote for empty suit Obama. Seniors can’t be fooled like the college kids can…I know this won’t post because it’s pro Hilllary and all I see are bash Hillary comments or Pro Oblahma comments.
This is a poor excuse for journalism. My dog could do better.

He’s said enough to turn people off. He and Bill should go out for a shot and a pint

I know that a number of us wrote to Larry King earlier today to get him to ask Hillary Clinton about this blatant hypocrisy. I sadly watched him loft softball questions to her this evening, and nothing about this issue. The MSM has no interest in fairness. They only seem to care about their ratings and dragging out the drama of this primary as long as possible. It seems as though the press is as out to lunch as they were during the run up to Iraq. Shameful silence. This hypocrisy needs to be aired.

This is too much !

Is this blog the cross section of American University and High School Students? Are the Headlights of Unknown Stardom fogging your perception?

Why would Americans of either Party stand behind a Man who has been reported to support, finance and agree to substantial grants for Palestinian Organizations opposed to Israel? Why would these same Americans stand behind a Man who reportedly received donations from William Ayers and Rashid Kalidhi. Ayers a reported to be a Terrorist, the other reported to be one of the largest public critics of Israel and also a Supporter of the same Palestinian Organization?

Has seven years of the Bush Administration warped minds to this degree?

Roland, I enjoy you’re commentary on CNN! You’re always balanced, and you bring civility and keen insight to the process.

I’m amazed–how is it that these kinds of revelations don’t surface?! It almost seems there’s a cover up.

It is SAD that hardly anyone has said a word about this. I was waiting to see if there would be coverage. That is just sad.

Hillary’s campaign should be ashamed. I am just not impressed with their dirty politics. I know that the Clintons learned how to play the game long ago when they were on the receiving end but much of her campaign tactics have just left a “bitter” taste in my mouth.

Furthermore, Rendell can be on video praising Farrakhan and also making stupid statements about white voters in PA - and not have to answer for any of it.

The hypocrisy is not at all pretty.

Roalnd: you are so right and in such a good way!

How Clearly Truthful! And how come this particular topic is not making headlines or drawing panels after panels from CNN’s pundits and alike??
Association can not start and stop with Obama…count MaCain and Clinton in also. See where do you see their associations will lead us to.

Read “Forbidden Truth”.

Negative campaigning has brought BITTERNESS and devisiveness let us vote for OBAMA’s positive outlook and HOPE for ALL. Stop pointing fingers!

This has got to be racism at it’s best, I can only imagine the media people that has known and viewed this clip for sometime. When will it stop!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

hey, its not only a coverup its called racism pure an simple

Today Michael Moore endorsed Obama and posted a letter on his website which mentioned that Hillary Clinton, when she and Bill were having marital difficulties regarding the whole Monica thing, brought Rev. Wright to the White House for spiritual counseling. This information needs to be told to the uninformed voters. Help us Roland.

Politics is very Hard to follow

Will Hillary denounce and reject him? Is this a judgement or experience oversight? Explosive and very hypocritical.

Why don’t you call him on the show and ask him, and while your at it why not ask Clintons what Rev. Wright was doing in the White House, since she wanted to bring up Farrakhaun.

I bet Gov. Rendell wont get hammered about his association with Farrakauhn.

Why is CNN not talking about RENDELL’s link with Farrakhan and will HRC demand rejection and denounciation or not ?Questions are simple

Why is this video not shown on CNN for voters to see just as Rev, Wright video was shown? I think Obama is scutinized and held to a much higher standard than Clinton. What’s goes for him should go for her as well. It think this is another form of racism and bias against Obama. The media just dont want to touch this because is deals with Clinton’s camp rejecting and denouncing. Good and fair reproting as usual Roland. NOW, LETS GET THIS STORY OUT!!!

Also you can see the video on youtube of Rendell and Farrakhan!!!!

Randell is a wise man about Farakkan. After all he is jewish. Silence is sovereign sometimes.