I think we have sort of reached an impasse on Rev. Wright. Most Americans, I think, accept the following realties. Obama, by what he wrote in his memoirs, by what he said when he spoke in his early campaign speeches, by his frequent praise of Wright, and by his 20-year presence in front of, and subsidies to, Wright knew exactly the racist and anti-American nature of his odious pastor. But many also seem to accept that they have invested too much in Obama and have come too far to accept anything that might end his candidacy. Hence their hysteria over the Wright “smear”.
So while Obama is hurt in the primaries, and perhaps mortally so in the general election (the white working classes have a long memory), he will probably get the nomination, because his base will overlook all the above: they despise George Bush, will do anything to prevent another Republican in the White House, are tired of the Clintons, and feel Obama offers them symbolic capital, making them liked abroad and free of guilt at home. Bottom line: unless Obama was caught on tape nodding as Wright screamed his obscenities at the United States, or an angry and spiteful Wright produces some letter, e-mail, etc. that reveals a kindred soul in Obama, or Michelle gives another speech “from the heart” about how hard she has struggled and how in return she has had no pride in this country, or there is another off-the-cuff, but recorded sneer at the white working class (50/50 chance on all four counts), I think he will weather the current storm and get the nomination. Obama evokes pure emotion and raw politics now, and logic, honesty, and accountability have little to do with his nomination bid.
I worry just as much about Michelle [my belle] as I do about Obama. Who wants a First Lady who does that freaking black-female head bobble??? If you aint seen it you dont know what I am talking about... If you have seen it you know why I am worried
BO's friends and family are his greatest downfall.... Michelle surely has problems walking thru' doorways with that giant-sized chip on her shoulder...so far, the only one that has gotten an ounce of respect from me is his white grandmother and he obviously has little or no respect for her himself.
The 2008 Presidential race is a throwaway. There is nothing left or to see here people. If McCain wins, which he should, it will probably be the best outcome of a bad situation, but there are no real guarantees either. It's up to a lot of Americans to lead this country because it certainly isn't going to be led from the WH, no matter who gets in, including Captain Queeg. I will vote for him.

Oh, No, Oprah Winfrey's A No-Show

When Barack Obama needed Oprah Winfrey’s help, she delivered. When he needed an infusion of campaign cash, she threw a star-studded fundraiser last summer at her California estate. When he needed a big-name draw in the early-primary states, she addressed massive crowds in Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina. And when Obama was looking for a late boost in a critical Super Tuesday state, Winfrey was once again there for him, giving up her Sunday afternoon for a Los Angeles rally. But as Obama faces his most crucial primary day in months and struggles to move past the Rev. Jeremiah Wright controversy, Winfrey is far from the campaign trail, appearing more focused on sweeps — not election — season. Indeed, since Super Tuesday on Feb. 5, Oprah has been absent from Obama's side. Her people say other projects have kept her too busy to hit the hustings for the candidate. His people say they’d love to have her but don’t need her help in attracting crowds anymore. Either way, people expecting to see her on the stump any time soon may have to hold their breath longer than David Blaine did this week on her namesake talk show. Yet it would seem like the perfect time for Obama to call in his super surrogate, considering the next two states up for grabs: North Carolina has a significant African-American population, and Indiana shares a border and a media market with Illinois, where Winfrey resides and tapes her talk show. Oprah could be an important asset, said Jennifer Duffy, an analyst with the nonpartisan Cook Political Report. In North Carolina, she could act as a counterweight to a Clinton ad featuring Maya Angelou and reassure African-American voters after the Wright controversy (even though she has reportedly attended services at Trinity United Church of Christ in the past). In Indiana, she could appeal to white working-class women. "It would be very helpful," Duffy said. "Part of the problem is she is not somebody who can drop everything. In some ways, it might be easier to rearrange George Bush's schedule than Oprah Winfrey's schedule." That’s exactly the point made by the Winfrey camp.

She wouldn't jeopardize her rich, fat behind for anyone... no matter what color he is.
Oprah did not get to the hights she is now in - power & money-wise - by being stupid. She is one smart woman, who makes the occasional mistake. Looks like she has learned from this mistake. At least I hope so.