Posted by Dave on 05/31/08 at 11:12:06 pm
Categories: Barack Obama, Campaign 2008

Obama quits church, citing controversies:

Sen. Barack Obama said Saturday that he has resigned from the church where controversial sermons by his former pastor and other ministers created political headaches for his campaign.

Sen. Barack Obama said he was resigning from the church "with some sadness."

"We don't want to have to answer for everything that's stated in the church," the Democratic front-runner said. "We also don't want the church subjected to the scrutiny that a presidential campaign legitimately undergoes."

Obama said he was resigning "with some sadness."

"This is not a decision I come to lightly," he said.

I am disappointed. But I get it.

pastordan has some of the best and most insightful thoughts on the matter.

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