Sen. Obama discusses former pastor with Obama 's Anderson Cooper . `` This controversy has actually shaken me up a little bit , '' Obama says . CNN also blasted Obama 's claims that he is hindering Michigan , Illinois revote . Sen. Barack Obama told CNN on Wednesday the recent uproar over his former pastor 's sermons has reminded him of the odds he faces in winning the White House . Illinois senator says U.S. efforts in Michigan continue to be a `` failed strategy ''
Sen. Obama discusses former pastor with Obama 's Anderson Cooper . `` This controversy has actually shaken me up a little bit , '' Obama says . CNN also blasted Obama 's claims that he is hindering Michigan , Illinois revote . Illinois senator says U.S. efforts in Michigan continue to be a `` failed strategy ''