While there is report that Obamas camp is distancing itself from the statement, its probably moreso due to trying not to muddy waters more than about his convictions. There is nothing wrong with what Jesse Jackson said. However, the truth does seem to hurt. Compared with the Schlep talk all day, whats wrong with putting the U.S. before any other nation; and dealing justly with other nations, even though we hold special favor of one over another? 5pillar.wordpress.com