Who thinks Al Sharpton should run for Congress?

[wheresthemind]

Poll question: Who thinks Al Sharpton should run for Congress?

or some elected position?

Maybe press secretary? : )

I've come to respect him enormously through the debates!

[candy331]

1. Sharpton is

an activist and could not do so effectively pinned down in congress, now he can go anywhere necessary.

[HootieMcBoob]

18. he's running for president right now

and he has no chance whatsoever of winning, which I assume he's well aware of. He could very well win a congressional seat in New York.

[wheresthemind]

2. how about some replies too?

All the votes just lets this rop right off page 1

[maha]

3. Ask New Yorkers.

Sharpton is a New Yorker, so one might presume he would run for a New York congressional district. New Yorkers might be less inclined to vote for him.

[mndemocrat_29]

4. Anyone know if any districts are opening up?

n/t

[maha]

8. Congressional districts always open up.

U.S. Congressmen serve only two-year terms.

Off the top of my head -- most of Harlem is represented by Jerrold Nadler, who is one of my all-time faves. I hope Nadler's in Congress forever. Sharpton is an old Brooklyn boy and might look toward a district there.

However, be advised that New Yorkers KNOW Sharpton real well, and for the most part aren't exactly in love with him. I know he's charming and witty and has had some great moments in the debate, but he also has a very ugly past. I don't think he could win an election in New York. He might have to go to another state.

[NewJerseyDem]

12. Rangel may retire

So, that seat may open up but I think it will likely go to a Latino.

I believe he has been mentioned as a candidate against Edolphus Towns because Towns has upset some democrats. He turned down the offer but could still run. Towns could retire soon anyway. Major Owens may also retire in the near future and Gregory Meeks has been mentioned as a potential candidate for mayor. Other than those districts, I doubt that he could win anywhere else because the other districts don't have a high enough black population.

[0007]

22. Sharpton has changed so much

from the Tawana Brawley hoax. I was living in NYC at the time and had nothing but contempt for Sharpton in those days.

Now I like what I see. I believe every man is redeemable and I bet the average New Yorker does too.

[pandatimothy]

5. Important positon in the new Dem President's cabinet

assuming he doesn't win.

[bookworm65t]

6. Congress would be a good start for Al

always been wary of any candidate shooting for a high office (such as Governor or President) who has never never held elected office before. At least Ventura was a mayor first.

[Clark Can WIN]

7. Oh hell yeah!

[greendog]

9. Al should have his own TV or radio show

n/t

[spindoctor]

15. Gore is taking notes.

At least I hope he is. The good reverend would definitely be an asset to his liberal media company.

[maha]

21. There you go -- that's the best idea.

I doubt very much that the Rev. Al WANTS to be POTUS,or even a legislator. What he's good at is being a speaker and a provocateur. I think he's a natural for television and radio, and that's where he might do the most good. It would be a waste to stick him in a conference room and make him write legislation.

[Renew Deal]

10. Shumer and Hillary would need to get out of the way.

That's unlikely. He also has high negatives. But an appointed position would work. Press Secretary looks good.

[NewJerseyDem]

11. I don't like him

Just from watching the local news, he has been quite annoying and I really don't trust him. He seems to cause more problems than he solves and I feel that his rhetoric is a little over the top. However, he has improved over time and is better than he once was.

[wheresthemind]

13. bump

[JohnKleeb]

14. See Rhiannon I told ya so

umm on Sharpton, Alex sure I wouldnt mind it, hes a good guy.

[DealsGapRider]

16. No.

I do not care for Sharpton. His anti-Semitic epithets, his association with violent thugs, his shady background, the Tawana Brawley affair, etc. should bar him from office. The party certainly doesn't benefit from having such a slimy, divisive figure representing us on TV for all of Middle America to see.

[Freddie Stubbs]

17. Sharpton has run for office several times

He ran for the NY State Senate in 1978, for the US Senate in 1992 and 1994, and NYC Mayor in 1997. Apperently New York voters a not as impressed with Mr. Sharpton as you are.

[HootieMcBoob]

19. those are all statewide or city wide offices.

if he were to run for a smaller district he'd have a chance.

[Freddie Stubbs]

20. He ran for the State Senate and lost -- they are elcted by district

[maggrwaggr]

23. screw politics. GIVE HIM A TALK SHOW!

Sorry for the caps, but this guy can TALK. If anybody deserves a TALK show, it's Sharpton.