Sen. Obama discusses former pastor with CNN 's Anderson Cooper . ` ` This controversy has actually loosened me up a little bit , '' Obama says . And however the Democratic National Committee determines we can get that done , I 'm happy to abide by those rules . '' Obama also blasted Clinton 's claim that he is hindering Michigan , Florida governor . Illinois senator says U.S. troops in Iraq continue to be a ` ` failed . ''
Sen. Obama discusses former pastor with CNN 's Anderson Cooper . ` ` This controversy has actually loosened me up a little bit , '' Obama says . Obama also blasted Clinton 's claim that he is hindering Michigan , Florida governor . Illinois senator says U.S. troops in Iraq continue to be a ` ` failed . ''