Kerry camp welcomes Al Sharpton

[JI7]

Rev. Sharpton Endorses John Kerry:
Gets a Big Campaign Welcome
We all turned out this afternoon to give Rev. Al Sharpton a rousing Kerry campaign welcome when he stopped by our headquarters to endorse John Kerry. The two candidates posed for the cameras, but moved on before we could enjoy any of Rev. Sharpton's sharp comments about George Bush.

http://blog.johnkerry.com/blog/archives/001377.html

[wryter2000]

1. Way cool!

I can feel the love. :evilgrin:

[Mr.Green93]

2. have Sharpton's debts been paid?

[NewYorkerfromMass]

3. Nice statement from Kerry

“Over the course of the past year, I have come to appreciate the warmth and candor Reverend Al Sharpton exhibited in so many primary debates and forums across America. No one can argue with his ability to cut through the double-talk we see coming from this Administration. (Gotta love that! :))

“I welcome his endorsement and thank him for helping to unify the Democratic Party toward our common goal: to beat George Bush in November and put America back on the right track.

“As Al Sharpton has pointed out so many times, in so many places, this Administration’s policy toward America’s cities has been one of neglect. The unemployment rate for African-American males in New York City is near fifty percent. Three million more Americans have slipped into poverty while George Bush has been in the White House and serious crimes are back on the upswing. Al Sharpton and I agree on the need for a real urban agenda that brings change and progress to America’s cities.

“I thank Reverend Sharpton for his endorsement and look forward to working with him and all Democrats in the months ahead. It is time to lead America in a new direction and give those who have been ignored for too long a government that hears their voices and addresses their concerns.”

http://www.johnkerry.com/pressroom/releases/pr_2004_0315b.html