Obama Scandal--Brienne

There has been some recent scandal regarding Obama and his pastor at the church he has been a member of for over 20 years. The pastor said some hurtful things that many people do not agree with. Among these people is Obama. Regardless of the fact that he has been a member of that church for so long, he recently said in his speech that he condemns the things that this pastor has said. Now, let me ask, who agrees with everything that they hear at church? Religion is a very touchy subject. However, unlike most politicians, Obama did not distance himself from his pastor. He said that he cannot disown his pastor, as he feels that after 20 years, he is a part of the family. He said that he does not agree with the things said, but that he cannot disown his pastor anymore than he could disown his own white grandmother. He said that she has said some insulting comments about race that make him cringe, but he loves her, therefore keeping her a part of his life. This shows how different Obama is as a politician. He refuses to give up important people in his life for this campaign, showing that family and his beliefs are more important. These qualities are what great politicians possess. I feel as though Obama could be the Bobby Kennedy of our time. This is history in the making.