Tuesday, March 25, 2008

The Preacher and the Senator

A lot has been said about the Preacher and Obama, but when it comes right down to it the best explanation is still Obama's. If such sentiments as Wright's are "endemic" to the black community, Obama couldn't walk away -- not and represent that part of Chicago in the Illinois Legislature.

Now, that alone makes him an expedient politician. But he doesn't stop there. He thinks it's time to move past the anger of victimization and the words of divisiveness and hate. And he can't lead that effort from outside.

Obama won't end racism in America. But he is a leader uniquely qualified to move us to try and make progress the way no other in this election can.

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