Al Sharpton and Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Clinton confer during the Ninth Annual National Action Network Convention in April 2007.
News Headlines: Dec. 17, 2007
Talk About It:
New York Magazine: Al Sharpton's Three-Candidate Monte — "It's a race to see which candidate can kiss Al Sharpton's ring the most, the fastest, and with the most sincere pucker. With a black candidate and the spouse of 'the first black president' in the race, the jockeying to secure the black vote in the primaries has never been more intense. All of which puts Sharpton in demand."
Assuming he was quoted correctly and in proper context, Al Sharpton lays out — with candor — his role in the current political landscape. At best, he portrays himself to be a savvy, political heavyweight with more sway than folks realize; at worst, he confirms his critics allegations that he is a race-baiting, self-interested phony. Give it a read and tell us what you think.
Nation:
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Boston Herald: Romney Wells Up Over Church's Treatment of Blacks
World:
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People:
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Sports:
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Op-Ed:
Frank Rich: Latter-Day Republicans vs. the Church of Oprah
Dan Abrams: Changes in the Civil Rights Division
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