http://msnbc.com/news/952445.asp?0cv=CB20Sharpton’s dismay over Jackson’s endorsement of Dean goes much deeper th(a)n some comments made on CNN. Jackson was one of the architects of Sharpton’s presidential platform. Jackson also allowed his communications director, Frank Watkins, to be Sharpton’s campaign manager. But Watkins left the Sharpton campaign because of structural disagreements and financial reasons. Watkins has since returned to Jackson’s office.
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Plus, you would imagine Sharpton thought it was a sure bet that major black leaders like JJJr would endorse him. No doubt Al saw the Dean endorsement as a major slap in the face.