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The left's intolerance of Rick Warren could slow Obama's progress.
ocregister.com - 12/24/2008
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WALL STREET JOURNAL: Rick Warren, Obama, and the Left. “Mr. Obama’s choice of Rick Warren for the …
Instapundit —
... WALL STREET JOURNAL: Rick Warren, Obama, and the Left. “Mr. Obama’s choice of Rick Warren for the Inaugural’s invocation suggests that he is intent on using the momentum of his remarkable victory to build a governing coalition for the long haul. The silver lining for Republicans may be that the left won’t let him do that.” ...
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The Anchoress —
... Speaking of purpose: the left is still furious about Obama inviting Rick Warren to pray at his inaugural. I think there is an opportunity here for some long-overdue national dialogue on what constitutes “hate” as opposed to a simple and honest difference of opinion. To some, Warren, who is hardly what one would call “obsessed” on gay issues, is not “perfect” on the issue (he does not support gay marriage) therefore he must be a “hater” and a “homophobe. Frank Rich has an especially hysterical, ...
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