As much as it doesn't surprise me, the apparent fact that the Wright controversy, and moreover the reaction from Obama's speech on this and on race in America in general, has hurt Obama's candidacy (especially regarding a potential McCain match-up), is profoundly depressing. I'm as cynical as anyone yet I was truly amazed by Obama's candor and straightforwardness. It was also tremendously courageous for a politician to take on so bluntly an issue such as this, especially a politician who's so very close to the U.S. presidency.
I mean, when a candidate honestly confronts such a controversial issue and deals with it in a mature, intellectual, and sincere way and somehow this hurts them you kinda have to ask, what's the f***ing point?
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