A statement is circulating the internet. The statement is alleged to come from Senator Clinton's pastor. I'll take folks at their word on that.
Below the fold is the statement, as well as some other statements made by Senator Obama's pastor.
A STATEMENT CONCERNING THE REV. JEREMIAH WRIGHT
The Reverend Jeremiah Wright is an outstanding church leader whom I have heard speak a number of times. He has served for decades as a profound voice for justice and inclusion in our society. He has been a vocal critic of the racism, sexism and homophobia which still tarnish the American dream. To evaluate his dynamic ministry on the basis of two or three sound bites does a grave injustice to Dr. Wright, the members of his congregation, and the African-American church which has been the spiritual refuge of a people that has suffered from discrimination, disadvantage, and violence. Dr. Wright, a member of an integrated denomination, has been an agent of racial reconciliation while proclaiming perceptions and truths uncomfortable for some white people to hear. Those of us who are white Americans would do well to listen carefully to Dr. Wright rather than to use a few of his quotes to polarize. This is a critical time in America's history as we seek to repent of our racism. No matter which candidates prevail, let us use this time to listen again to one another and not to distort one another's truth.
Dean J. Snyder, Senior Minister
Foundry United Methodist Church
March 19, 2008
Here are some statements from Obama's pastor about Sen. Hillary Clinton and her husband, Bill Clinton:
"Hillary can never know that. Hillary has never been called a nigger."
"Hillary is married to Bill. And Bill had been good to us. No he ain't. Bill did to us just like he did to Monica Lewinsky."
I submit to the congregation that one Pastor's message is different than the other's.
If it hadn't occured to the congregation just yet.