Anybody who thinks Obama is a Moslem obviously doesn't know him very well. That's exactly the sort of thing that can be remedied.

And he has to repeat, over and over, that he does not endorse Wright's outlandish statements--nor share the rage that caused them.

It's ironic--since the vast majority of presidential candidates do this far too much--but Obama has to wrap himself in the flag as many times as possible. He has the right idea--repeat constantly how much he owes to the US--that only here would he have the chance he now has.

And for many people, this will ease their concerns. Obviously for the racists there is no hope--but they are a small sliver of the population.

This is one situation where--for most voters- familiarity will not breed contempt but comfort.