3/15/2004

Al Sharpton endorses John Kerry for President, but suggests that he will still campaign to send progressive delegates to the convention: It would be misleading and futile to campaign for the nomination, but it continues for the platform and direction of the party," Sharpton told The Associated Press in a telephone interview. "My campaign continues now to pick up delegates so that we can go to the convention to coalesce with other delegates." In welcoming the endorsement, Kerry praised Sharpton's "ability to cut through the double-talk we see coming from this administration," and pledged to work for Sharpton's oft-stated goal of a new "urban agenda." A new urban agenda from John Kerry? Here's hoping...

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