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/p> p> Interesting article about Moseley-Braun deciding to run for president rather than Senate. It seems to me the obvious answer to the why of her decision is three-fold. First, it has probably been made clear to her that she would have little chance in a Senate race and would not be receiving the necessary financial backing; second, she will get more media exposure running for President and she has always seemed like a person who craves that; and third, probably the most important and the reason Brazile is advising her, is to dilute the black vote going to Al Sharpton. By splitting the black vote, neither even gives the appearance of being a viable candidate. Can you imagine the mess the Democrats will find them in if Sharpton wins some of the primaries when the rather large field splits much of the white Democratic primary vote? I don't think that is an unreasonable prospect, particularly in some Southern states. Just a thought. br> -- Lynn Holman br> Black Mountain, NC /p> p> The next presidential election represents an opportunity for the Democrats to prove their devotion to blacks and black issues in America. They have two surprisingly strong and popular candidates, Al Sharpton for President and Carol Moseley-Braun for Vice President. There is still much hatred of blacks in the party and these two fine folks would have to overcome that to win. Further, there might be some merit in the argument that the Californians will raise about reversing the order. I do hope the Democrats won't simply reject this strong ticket out of hand simply because these Americans are black. br> -- unsigned /p> p> C-SPANNED br> Re: Reid Collins's Thank God for C-Span : /p>

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