Exactly what I was wondering the past couple of days watching Jeremiah Wright spew and Barack Obama react:

“I think Barack Obama addressed some things today that helped us,” said Brent Woodcox, a spokesman for the N.C. Republican Party. The party came under fire from a wide array of sources, including McCain and other national Republican leaders, for airing the ad with Wright.

But the latest round of news surrounding the pastor and Obama’s remarks Tuesday vindicates the party’s decision to air the ad, Woodcox said, pointing out that Obama himself conceded that Wright presented a legitimate campaign issue.

Too extreme for North Carolina?