Barack Obama actually said...

We also don't want a church subjected to the scrutiny that a presidential campaign legitimately undergoes.

Father Pfleger, who is somebody who I've known, who I consider a friend, who has done tremendous work in Chicago. But made offensive stateme...

I have no idea how it will impact my presidential campaign, but I know it's the right thing to do for the church and for our family.

I suspect if you were in my shoes it seems plausible at least that you wouldn't want your church experience to be a political circus.