Sharpton considers running for president

[helderheid]

By The Associated Press 3 minutes ago

NEW YORK - Civil rights activist
Al Sharpton said Monday he is seriously considering a run for president. "I don't hear any reason not to," Sharpton, 52, said in an interview during an urban affairs conference sponsored by another civil rights leader, the Rev.
Jesse Jackson.

"If we're talking about the urban agenda, can you tell me anybody else in the field who's representing that right now?" Sharpton asked. "We clearly have a reason to run, and whether we do it or not we'll see over the next couple of months."

Sharpton mounted a long-shot bid for the White House in 2004, in which his wit and fiery denunciation of
President Bush often enlivened Democratic primary debates. He dropped out of the race after losing several state primaries and endorsed the eventual nominee, Massachusetts Sen.
John Kerry.

Despite widespread interest in the likely candidacy of another influential black Democrat, Illinois Sen. Barack Obama (news, bio, voting record), Sharpton said he's heard little substantive discussion of issues that might influence his decision about running.

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[helderheid]

1. *plop*!

[Nite Owl]

2. I hope he does run again

He made those debates interesting! He also wasn't putting others down while making his points.

[MaggieSwanson]

3. I really like to listen to Sharpton.

He added a lot to the dialogue in the 2004 campaign, and I would have given a limb to have heard him debate smirky!

-M

[greenbriar]

5. but we do not need him to run

I did like his riding the donkey all the way to the White house...

[MaggieSwanson]

6. Why not?

He tells it like it is.

[GenDem]

4. I hope he does...

just for the wit and energy he brings. Let's face it he really livened up those debates the last time...and he speaks the truth...he knows he can't win and he puts it all out there.

[H2O Man]

7. I hope he does.

Rev Sharpton adds to the quality of the debate among democratic candidates in the primaries. And we all benefit from that. I think that there are a lot of young people who are drawn to participating in the political process because of Al's style in campaigning.

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

8. Good. The more choices the better.

[wellst0nev0ter]

9. He Brings Issues And Ideas To The Table

which would otherwise be "politely" ignored by the tie-wearing white men that make up the usual crowd.

[Solo_in_MD]

10. He is only in it for the publicity...

[crispini]

11. Good, I enjoy him in the debates.

He very often is the guy to tell it like it is!

[GenDem]

12. He also adds humor

to an otherwise very stoic and serious process...lets face it he's comical and very very honest. I love him jumping in.

[Jcrowley]

13. Al's great

hilarious and straightforward. Need more of that.

[ReadTomPaine]

14. He certainly made the last primary season more entertaining..

while injecting some memorable and thoughtful comments along the way. He didn't seem to do any harm last time, and his quotes were on everyone's lips. Some still are. Seems like a win/win situation.