And that's kind of why I don't think it's equivalent

Obama repeated comes out and says that Wright's statements are offensive and ridiculous.

I don't recall anyone ever saying that about some of the more mainstream religious leaders out there who have said similarly offensive and absurd statements.

Anyhow, McCain's apparent lack of ties to the religious right is one thing I am very happy about- considering the other Republicans running I think he's probably the one I would have picked (if it was up to me) as the most rational and the least connected to the RR.

-Craig