But if you want to do well in Chicago politics. . .especially "Black" Chicago politics, Rev. Wright is the man to see. It wasn't unusual for Obama to approach him. It is extraordinary however to stay in the man's church for 20 years and also let him preside over his wedding.

He didn't need to do all of that for political purposes. Just a few photo-ops and attend the church a few times.

Here in Chicago, no one is trying to hear it. Especially members of that Church. In my discussions, folks here think if "Black" folk around the country feel Obama is a turncoat, they are out of their damn minds.

I was told repeatily that the whole Rev. Wright thing is a farce. They created it so that Obama could find a way to safely distance himself in the eyes of the "White" public.