[gridlock]

This is, unfortunately, an astute move by the Democrats. They realize that if the results of the early voting go 15%, 12%, 10%, 7% and also rans, the media will imbue the one who got 15% with some kind of mandate. If that person is Al Slim-Shady Sharpton, they are toast in 2004 and beyond.

But with Carol Mostly-Fraud in the "race", it will be the 12% candidate who gets to have the national mandate, because the black vote will be split.

Of course, this is a breathtakingly cynical and racist move on their part. Just one more way to keep the blacks "on the plantation". If any FReepers had any qualms about registering Democrat and throwing the lever for Big Al in the early primaries, this should give you a clear conscience to do so.

[ewing]

And this was Donna Brazile's strategy, McAwful just signed off on it (with no qualms I bet)

[PeoplesRep_of_LA]

Hell yeah EVERYONE should switch to Democratic to vote in the primary, if they live in any earlier primary states.

My Dad has always been a registered Democrate to vote "for the weakest candidate" I never understood the wisdom in that, until this case. The % of his vote, even when he loses, will embolden him to run as an independent or at least force the rest to allow this "Rev" to define the primary's agenda.

[george wythe]

If any FReepers had any qualms about registering Democrat and throwing the lever for Big Al in the early primaries, this should give you a clear conscience to do so.

I'm ready to vote for Sharpton.

As a matter of fact, I helped sabotage Janet Reno's candidacy during Florida governor primary elections, since I voted for her opponent, McBride. Of course, Jeb mopped the floor with that twit.