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Jeremiah Wright controversy

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Reverend Wright Defends His Remarks

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President Obama 2007 Video on Jeremiah Wright, Katrina and Race Resurfaces Before Debate

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Obama 'outraged' by Rev. Wright's Comments

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Obama Denounces Controversial Remarks

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Common Discusses Rev. Wright Controversy - HipHollywood.com

The Jeremiah Wright controversy gained national attention in the United States, in March 2008 when ABC News, after reviewing dozens of U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama's pastor Jeremiah Wright's sermons, excerpted parts of his sermons about terrorist attacks on the United States and government dishonesty, which were subject to intense media scrutiny. Wright is a retired senior pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago and former pastor of Obama.
    • Background 

    • Controversial sermon excerpts 

    • Reaction 

    • Subsequent Jeremiah Wright appearances 

    • Opinion polling 

    • Comparisons with other candidates