In this NewsHour video report and discussion, three veteran commentators assess the ramifications of Barack Obama's former pastor, Rev. Jeremiah Wright, is having on the senator's presidential campaign. How will Obama respond? Will the issue of race become a dominant issue in this campaign, even as the candidates protest it shouldn't? Will this political campaign lead to more understanding and tolerance in our country or toward more racial divisiveness? Wright's self-righteous zeal and suddenly high profile is seen as a crisis for Obama's more moderate and inclusive approach. Does your class think the individual issues raised by Rev. Wright, such as our country's track record on social justice or military involvements abroad, are legitimate? And do they think that criticism is an attack on Wright or the black church, as he contends? Additional Resources Read the transcript