Come on, now. Be fair. Yes, Sharpton is completely inelectable and has a history of eccentric/erratic behavior, but his stated positions are actually very good. In many cases, if I had to pick a candidate on a given issue without having to moderate my position for electability---I'm in favor of legalizing and taxing marijuana, if not other drugs, but a candidate who comes out and says so will definitely not get elected---it would be Sharpton. Yes, there's an undercurrent of people picking Sharpton because he's seen as the Black Man's Candidate. You must admit that there are sensible, if unrealistic, reasons for siding with him as well.
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Date: 2004-01-14 05:04 am (UTC)