Sharpton Considers Running for President

[Dos Equis]

Another rising star in the Democrat party.   

Jan 8, 11:07 PM EST

Sharpton Considers Running for President
 
AP Photo/DARRON CUMMINGS

NEW YORK (AP) -- 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, Sharpton said he's heard little substantive discussion of issues that might influence his decision about running.

"Right now we're hearing a lot of media razzle dazzle," Sharpton said. "I'm not hearing a lot of meat, or a lot of content. I think when the meat hits the fire, we'll find out if it's just fat or if there's some real meat there."

Sharpton said the candidate who impressed him most so far was former North Carolina Sen. John Edwards, who has made poverty the central issue of his campaign.

Sharpton ran for the Senate from New York in 1988, 1992 and 1994, and ran for New York City mayor in 1997.
 
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[240 is Back]

he's always good for some laughs.  the serious contenders lose the pressure early on, the media has an obnoxious idiot for viewers to hate.  Sounds like a ratings winner!

[Dos Equis]

I can't believe they legitimized this guy.  They let him speak at the Democrat convention and included him in the primary debates.     Is he even a college graduate? 

[Hugo Chavez]

I can't believe they legitimized this guy.  They let him speak at the Democrat convention and included him in the primary debates.     Is he even a college graduate? 

hey, not everbody gets an education... I didn't make fun of you for dropping out of highschool

[240 is Back]

I can't believe they legitimized this guy.  They let him speak at the Democrat convention and included him in the primary debates.     Is he even a college graduate? 

Is Sharpton a complete idiot?  Of course he is.

Does he have tens of millions of followers nationwide who would vote for him for President?

Sadly, yes.

[Hugo Chavez]

Is Sharpton a complete idiot?  Of course he is.

Does he have tens of millions of followers nationwide who would vote for him for President?

Sadly, yes.

Is Bush a complete idiot?  Of course he is.

Does he have tens of millions of followers nationwide who would vote for him for President?

Sadly, yes.

[Hugo Chavez]

Sorry, I just thought that was funny

[24KT]

it was 

[Mr. Intenseone]

Another rising star in the Democrat party.   

Jan 8, 11:07 PM EST

Sharpton Considers Running for President
 
AP Photo/DARRON CUMMINGS

NEW YORK (AP) -- 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, Sharpton said he's heard little substantive discussion of issues that might influence his decision about running.

"Right now we're hearing a lot of media razzle dazzle," Sharpton said. "I'm not hearing a lot of meat, or a lot of content. I think when the meat hits the fire, we'll find out if it's just fat or if there's some real meat there."

Sharpton said the candidate who impressed him most so far was former North Carolina Sen. John Edwards, who has made poverty the central issue of his campaign.

Sharpton ran for the Senate from New York in 1988, 1992 and 1994, and ran for New York City mayor in 1997.
 
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/S/SHARPTON_2008?SITE=HIHAD&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

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[240 is Back]

AAAaaaaaaaaahahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahhahhaha..................................................if he runs, I might stand a chance too.............AAaaaaaa aaaaaaahahahahahahahahah ahahahahahahahahahahahah ahahahahha!!

Sitting on your porch...


throwing rocks at the retarded neighbor... (sharpton)


while your own little brother is shitting on the rug in your own house... (bush)

[Dos Equis]

hey, not everbody gets an education... I didn't make fun of you for dropping out of highschool

Very kind of you.  I'm sure you're glad I didn't tease you for being an ex con.   

[Dos Equis]

AAAaaaaaaaaahahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahhahhaha..................................................if he runs, I might stand a chance too.............AAaaaaaa aaaaaaahahahahahahahahah ahahahahahahahahahahahah ahahahahha!!

I hear you.  I bet he gets invited to speak at the convention AGAIN.   

[240 is Back]

I hear you.  I bet he gets invited to speak at the convention AGAIN.  

Who is a better public speaker: Sharpton or Bush?

Who hasn't gotten us into 2 losing wars and lost 3000+ men in them?  Sharpton or Bush?



When the guy who ya defend nonstop is getting owned by a moron like Sharpton, you might wanna re-evaluate things...

[Dos Equis]

Bwahahahaha!!!  Sharpton for president!  LOL.  Good one. . . .

[240 is Back]

Bwahahahaha!!!  Sharpton for president!  LOL.  Good one. . . .

nobody said EITHER man is fit for office.

Monster inference you made there.

Seriously, I think you tend to *settle* for Bush because "he's better than Kerry!".  instead of looking for the best man for the job, you defend a half-wit who is better than a quarter-wit.  Perhaps we'd all have more success if the country would elect a full-wit for once.

Thoughts?

[Dos Equis]

nobody said EITHER man is fit for office.

Monster inference you made there.

Seriously, I think you tend to *settle* for Bush because "he's better than Kerry!".  instead of looking for the best man for the job, you defend a half-wit who is better than a quarter-wit.  Perhaps we'd all have more success if the country would elect a full-wit for once.

Thoughts?

My thoughts are you made another dumb analogy.  Sharpton was never a serious presidential candidate.  He was not the Democrat nominee.  He was and never will be president.  So, comparing him to Bush makes absolutely no sense. 

In light of the the fact that Sharpton, a former gangster who isn't even a college graduate, will be given a national stage, AGAIN, by Democrats, speaks volumes about the state of your party.   

[Hedgehog]

Sharpton's a shoe-in for the presidency.

Hail the Chief!

-Hedge

[240 is Back]

My thoughts are you made another dumb analogy.  Sharpton was never a serious presidential candidate.  He was not the Democrat nominee.  He was and never will be president.  So, comparing him to Bush makes absolutely no sense. 

In light of the the fact that Sharpton, a former gangster who isn't even a college graduate, will be given a national stage, AGAIN, by Democrats, speaks volumes about the state of your party.  

Anyone can run for President.  Correct?  pornstars, midgets, even blind hawaiian men.  It's who the party selects to represent them that speaks on the state of that party.

I think you're slipping again.  I shit on Sharpton myself to start the thread, then laughed at the fact he has done less harm to the nation over the last 6 years than Bush has.

Your defense of Bush?  Another attack on the Dems!  HAHA.  owned, beach bum.  You continually own yourself and represent your party as one which cannot admit any fault, any mistakes, or discuss any weaknesses.  When you are confronted with the fact bush has royally fcked up with 2 wars, 3000 dead, and minimal accomplishment, your explnation is "Sharpton sucks!"

No mirrors in your world, eh?

[Mr. Intenseone]

Sharpton's a shoe-in for the presidency.

Hail the Chief!

-Hedge

Then so am I !!

[Hedgehog]

Then so am I !!

Yeah, I was gonna say, you take VP, and I will be the Secretary of D.

Deal?

-Hedge

[Dos Equis]

Anyone can run for President.  Correct?  pornstars, midgets, even blind hawaiian men.  It's who the party selects to represent them that speaks on the state of that party.

I think you're slipping again.  I shit on Sharpton myself to start the thread, then laughed at the fact he has done less harm to the nation over the last 6 years than Bush has.

Your defense of Bush?  Another attack on the Dems!  HAHA.  owned, beach bum.  You continually own yourself and represent your party as one which cannot admit any fault, any mistakes, or discuss any weaknesses.  When you are confronted with the fact bush has royally fcked up with 2 wars, 3000 dead, and minimal accomplishment, your explnation is "Sharpton sucks!"

No mirrors in your world, eh?

 

[Dos Equis]

Sharpton's a shoe-in for the presidency.

Hail the Chief!

-Hedge

He's got my vote.  When is the primary?