Noted Without Comment.

bstraub:

I've followed politics for a long time -- even covered a few presidential races -- and I can't recall a time when a candidate was held responsible for the remarks of his/her minister. Some Republicans have been chided for seeking the support of the likes of Robertson and Falwell, but only because they sought that support after they said ridiculous things.

The thing is this -- white people are scared of black people. Obama presents a non-threatening persona, so a straw man had to be constructed to remind white folks of their fears. Enter Wright. This provides white folks with a clear concious to vote for either Clinton or McCain.

I would be glad to be wrong on this, but I think Obama is cooked. Fear is the biggest impetus in elections and it's now okay for white folks to fear the black candidate.