Dems court voters in 'Sharpton' primary (AP)

Source: Associated Press

Dems court voters in 'Sharpton' primary

By BETH FOUHY, Associated Press Writer
15 minutes ago

NEW YORK - Democratic presidential contenders are scrambling for
support in what's being dubbed the Al Sharpton primary. The civil
rights leader livened up the 2004 Democratic primary with his
pompadour hairdo and sharp, witty oratory. This election, the high-
profile Sharpton, fresh from the fight over Don Imus' derogatory
remarks, is attracting all the party's major candidates this week
for his annual National Action Network convention.

The solid attendance — starting with John Edwards on Wednesday
and continuing with Sens. Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama
later this week — reflects Sharpton's prominence in the party,
concern that he might run again and the Democrats' effort to appeal
to the base, particularly black voters.

No wonder the event was being called the Sharpton primary.

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