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Obama denounces Wright

I'm curious what kind of reaction this will get. The parts that I've heard so far didn't quite live up to the headlines; he was really grasping for words and sounded a bit too measured in response to questions from reporters.

From the AP:

At least the 2008 election is rarely dull.

Here's a snippet:

"I am outraged by the comments that were made and saddened by the spectacle that we saw yesterday," he said.
Obama also distanced himself from the man in a way he has been reluctant to in the past.

"The person that I saw yesterday was not the person that I met 20 years ago," he said. "His comments were not only divisive and destructive, but I believe that they end up giving comfort to those who prey on hate, and I believe that they do not portray accurately the perspective of the black church."

"They certainly don't portray accurately my values and beliefs," he said.

I'm curious what kind of reaction this will get. The parts that I've heard so far didn't quite live up to the headlines; he was really grasping for words and sounded a bit too measured in response to questions from reporters. The talking heads seem to like it so far, though; Chris Matthews is comparing him to Richard II.

I'm sure this is the last word on the subject...just kidding.

I'll post more reaction as it comes in. Here's some video if you haven't seen it: