"Statement from John Kerry on Reverend Al Sharpton's Endorsement of His Campaign for the Presidency"

The title "Statement from John Kerry on Reverend Al Sharpton's Endorsement of His Campaign for the Presidency" sounds so, well, Soviet.

Don't worry, you can almost hear the snickering in the background:

"Over the course of the past year, I have come to appreciate the warmth and candor Reverend Al Sharpton exhibited in so many primary debates and forums across America. No one can argue with his ability to cut through the double-talk we see coming from this Administration...

"As Al Sharpton has pointed out so many times, in so many places, this Administration's policy toward America's cities has been one of neglect. The unemployment rate for African-American males in New York City is near fifty percent. Three million more Americans have slipped into poverty while George Bush has been in the White House and serious crimes are back on the upswing. Al Sharpton and I agree on the need for a real urban agenda that brings change and progress to America's cities.

Steven Pagones could not be reached for comment.

Politics · Tue, 03/16/2004 - 13:09 · · Importance: 1