When it became politically important, Obama finally distanced himself from Wright.
When it became politically important, Obama finally distanced himself from Wright.
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[[Barack Obama]] claims that he didn't know that Jeremiah Wright held hateful sermons{{fact}} but went to the church for at least several years.
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[[Barack Obama]] claims that he didn't know that Jeremiah Wright held hateful sermons but went to the church for at least several years.
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Wright says he doesn't have any regrets over his severed relationship with President Obama. He suggested White House advisers were keeping the two separate, "Them Jews aren't going to let him talk to me." <ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/06/10/wright-suggests-jews-white-house-wont-let-speak-obama/ Rev. Wright Says 'Them Jews' Won't Let Obama Talk to Him] Fox News, June 10, 2009</ref>