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Obama's blind spot

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Gabriel Malor over at Ace of Spades HQ highlights what I think is Obama's most serious problem:  his apparent inability to accurately judge the character of his friends and associates.

Obama on Tony Rezko:

“I’m saddened by today’s verdict. This isn’t the Tony Rezko I knew, but now he has been convicted by a jury on multiple charges that once again shine a spotlight on the need for reform. I encourage the General Assembly to take whatever steps are necessary to prevent these kinds of abuses in the future.”

Obama on Rev. Wright:

"I've known Rev. Wright for almost 20 years. The person that I saw yesterday was not the person I met 20 years ago. His comments were not only divisive and destructive, but I believe that they end up giving comfort to those who prey on hate, and I believe that they do not portray accurately the perspective of the black church."
Maybe, just maybe, Barack Obama bears some responsibility for the people he's chosen to associate with.  Just maybe.