President-elect Barack Obama has chosen Rev. Rick Warren to deliver the invocation at his inauguration.  Warren is well known for being active on social issues, but he is not without baggage: he’s considered a social conservative who opposes gay rights and abortion. People for the American Way President Kathryn Kolbert said he is “deeply disappointed” with the choice of Warren because he doesn’t have “consistent mainstream American values.” But choosing evangelical Warren has ruffled some feathers with Democrats, many of whom feel they should have a say.

This new kerfluffle makes me wonder how and where the Obamas are going to worship in peace. They already turned their back on their home church and its pastor, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright. They are both members of the United Church of Christ, but you have to wonder if they intend to keep that affiliation, given the churches well-known liberal politics. The thing is, religion is a personal thing, and the choice  should be made without the input of the public. I don’t know any way Obama could have made everyone happy with his choice of religious emissary to oversee to the proceedings. Warren is one of the most powerful religious leaders in America, but so is T.D. Jakes–was Warren the right man for this job? What do you think?

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Sen. Barack Obama has recruited democrat Rahm Emanuel to be his chief of staff. Emanuel is the fourth ranking Democrat, and a polarizing figure in his own right. Described by some as a “political gangster,” he has a reputation for being no-nonsense and all business. People either like him or hate him, but they respect his swagger. He’s the kind of guy you posse up with when you want the job done because people either get behind you or get out your way. He’s well-organized, moderate and straight up the middle, avoiding any political or ideological lean to the left or right. He doesn’t make alliances of convenience or party affiliation: he just handles his. The kind of dude you hope has your back going into a sticky situation. But that’s just my read.

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