The Reverend Jeremiah Wright continues to make news as he conducts a media tour that surely has the Obama campaign in a 'tizz'. Rather than pouring oil on troubled waters, Barack Obama's former Pastor has put fuel to the fire of controversy in a way that is hard to fathom, if indeed, he is supportive of his protogee's run for the White House. Which leads me to wonder whether there is an overwhelming ego issue behind these latest moves. When a popular preacher steps out of the pulpit, a large part of their identity leaves with them. Charismatic personalities can be quite insecure when separated from their audience and whether Jeremiah Wright can ever truly retire is at question. Needless to say, his addiction for attention might render Barack Obama's election quest null and void. On the other hand, he might unwittingly be exposing the politicized black church to attention it really doesn't need, which would have political ramifications far beyond the 2008 race for the White House.
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