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Barack Obama distances himself from pastor who denounced ‘racist’ US
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CHICAGO - On the same day questions were raised about Sen. Barack Obama's relationship with a controversial minister, Obama disclosed new information regarding his ties with indicted political fundraiser. (article 3)
After speaking with the editorial boards of Chicago Sun-Times and Chicago Tribune on Friday night, Obama reveals new financial information concerning his relationship with Tony Rezko, who is currently on trial for fraud and extortion. (article 3)
Obama responded to the new developments on MSNBC Friday night, saying the fact Rezko raised money for his campaign was never denied. (article 3)
The black liberationist theology of the Rev Jeremiah Wright, who retired last month from the Chicago church attended by Mr Obama, has previously barely flickered as an issue in the presidential race. (article 6)
WASHINGTON Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama on Friday denounced inflammatory remarks from his pastor, who has railed against the United States and accused the country of bringing on the Sept. 11 attacks by spreading terrorism. (article 2)
The controversial views expressed by Sen. Barack Obama's pastor have renewed scrutiny of the role that religious leaders play in the 2008 presidential campaign. (article 8)
Just two weeks ago, the Democratic National Committee put out a press release asking the same kind of questions of John McCain (article 7)
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Source articles
- FOXNEWS.COM HOME > THE O'REILLY FACTOR (FOX News, 03/14/2008, 671 words)
- Obama Denounces Pastor's Comments (L.A. Times, 03/14/2008, 892 words)
- Obama Reveals New Information About Rezko Ties (msnbc.msn.com, 03/15/2008, 1251 words)
- ABC News: Obama's Pastor: God Damn America, U.S. to Blame for (ABCNews, 03/13/2008, 365 words)
- Obama renounces fiery pastor's comments (Washington Post, 03/14/2008, 589 words)
- Barack Obama distances himself from pastor who denounced ‘racist’ US (timesonline.co.uk, 03/15/2008, 583 words)
- OBAMA'S MINISTER OF HATE (NY Post, 03/14/2008, 388 words)
- ABC News: Forgive Them for Their Religious Advisers? (ABCNews, 03/14/2008, 409 words)
- FOXNEWS.COM HOME > SPECIAL REPORT W/ BRIT HUME (FOX News, 03/13/2008, 580 words)
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