Word: sharptons
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This week, West’s spokesperson, Climenko Professor of Law Charles J. Ogletree Jr., said West will continue to support Sharpton, based on his belief that conventional politicians, including Democrats, are out of touch with American issues and the American people...
...Sharpton will raise issues about criminal justice, immigration, and corporate greed that traditional politicians will not raise,” Ogletree said...
Ogletree called Sharpton an “articulate voice,” a leader who will not be afraid to bring controversial issues to the forefront...
...Indeed, Sharpton is anything but shy, and may certainly target issues that mainstream politicians have avoided...
During the Crown Heights riot of 1991, Sharpton went to Israel to track down the Hasidic Jewish man responsible for killing a black child in an accidental car crash. The Israel trip and several alleged anti-Semitic comments strained his relationship with the Jewish community...