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Obama criticizes, rejects pastor in damage control

Seeking to stanch political wounds inflicted by his longtime pastor, Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama yesterday sharply criticized the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, calling his comments on race "ridiculous propositions," "outrageous remarks" and "a bunch of rants."

At a news conference in Winston-Salem, N.C., called to address Wright's controversial appearance at the National Press...

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