I urge everyone to hear Sharpton speak

[Sweetpea]

at least once in person, not just in a sound byte. I heard him speak tonight at an event sponsored by the "Democratic Leadership for the 21rst Century" in NYC. I have donated money to Kerry's campaign but after tonight,I am giving double to Sharpton. I think he is going to be a key element in getting the Democratic party back in shape whether he wins the primary or not. I think he can inspire the disenfranchised to believe in the system again, to get out and vote, to be involved. The audience was a mixed crowd and you can feel when a speaker sweeps a crowd to the kind of hysteria to make change. I was thoroughly and totally impressed.

[RichM]

1. What kind of venue was it? How many people were there?

If he came to the Bay Area, I'd make a point of going to hear him.

[Sweetpea]

2. Coda

is the name of the club. I would say there were 400 people there.

[jpgray]

3. Sharpton is an awesome speaker

But I had to choose between Kucinich and him for my last donation, and I decided I'd rather have Dennis stick around.

[Sweetpea]

4. I think he can register more voters

like African American youth, gays,lesbians, and people who have given up on the system.