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Home Front: Politix
Rev. Wright drops Philly Engagements, Needs Fueling
2008-05-20
Barack Obama's former pastor has withdrawn from two scheduled appearances in Philadelphia.

The Rev. Jeremiah Wright, former pastor of Chicago's Trinity United Church of Christ, was scheduled to lead a revival May 28 and 29 at St. Thomas African Episcopal Church. And he was scheduled to preach June 1 at the 100th anniversary celebration of Canaan Baptist Church.

Wright often preaches in his native Philadelphia. But both churches said Monday he has withdrawn from next week's events.

The rector of St. Thomas, the Rev. Martini Shaw, said Wright's office asked him last week to reschedule the appearance. Shaw said Wright "has been exhausted by all the media attention and desired some time for refreshment and refueling.
Apparently racism requires fuel
Posted by:Icerigger

#5  maybe the churches involved initiated the 'withdrawal.'
Posted by: USN, Ret.   2008-05-20 14:35  

#4  Or very, very disappointed. And maybe even seething...
Posted by: M. Murcek   2008-05-20 12:23  

#3  What great sacrifices "the community" is making to get Barry into office. Squashed like a bug. Strangled. Rag stuffed into throat. They must expect a BIG, BIG payback. Mebbe they are going to be really, really proud for the first time like Big Mama Obama.
Posted by: Woozle Elmeter 2700   2008-05-20 11:16  

#2  I've heard of "fueling racial tensions" before, but . . . sheesh!
Posted by: Mike   2008-05-20 10:22  

#1  Wright "has been exhausted by all the media attention and desired some time for refreshment and refueling.

So what did this cost Barack? A deck on the Rev's new place? Spinny rims for the Porsche?
Posted by: tu3031   2008-05-20 09:35  

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