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Article: Sharpton bid a nightmare for Democrats.(NATION)
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- The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
- Article date:
- February 17, 2003
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Byline: Donald Lambro, THE WASHINGTON TIMES
The Rev. Al Sharpton's presidential bid is sending shudders through the Democrats' rank and file, who fear that his fiery, racial rhetoric could divide their party and lead to defeat in 2004.
Almost 10 months before the presidential primary contests begin, the black civil rights activist is coming under surprisingly sharp attack from Democratic-leaning journals and party activists, who say his agenda is rooted in racial polarization that poses a "nightmarish" scenario for Democrats next year.
Few Democrats - especially the spokesmen for the six other presidential contenders - want to talk on the record ...