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He needs to go away..

By Nicole Apr 23rd 2007 at 10:32 pm EDT

or at the very least not be in the spotlight when thngs like this arise because most people correctly see him as a hypocritical oppurtunist.

I agree with many points he makes and agreed with much of what he said in regards to the Don Imus scandal but he really doesn't help the situation at all.

But I think certain Democrats feel that being seen with him could help with their popularity among Black voters even though I don't think that's the case. But the guy is really vocal and quick to call many racist for not agreeing with him and I think democratic candidates want to avoid that.

I don't think a whole lot people chose to be represented by him but he's just really quick to come out and make a scene when things like that happen.

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What are people's thoughts on Al Sharpton?

By Superduperficial - Apr 23rd, 2007 at 2:56 am EDT

I had heard allegations of his racism tossed around when he was going after Don Imus, but my mind moved on to other things and so I didn't think about it much.

Then, I read a bit more about it - this article is a fair representation, though it's the National Review so you get some conservative crankery along with the useful commentary - and I find myself deeply disturbed that A) legitimate Democrats are willing to be seen with this guy B) Anyone would place their trust in Al Sharpton to represent them.

What do you all think of him?

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