Here's an outstanding, detailed history of the man Obama keeps at his side as he tries to drum up black turnout for the midterms. It's time to, in Saul Alinsky's words, "isolate and target" him, and here's the ammunition to do so. A sample from Wayne Barrett’s article in Salon: The Rev. Al Sharpton apparently thought Magic Johnson, LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Chris Paul and even Doc Rivers needed his coaching in this week’s battle with Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling. Given that Sterling’s troubles emanated from a leaked tape recording, maybe the Rev. thought they’d benefit from his own taping experiences, honed years ago under the tutelage of the FBI. Though the NBA’s players union asked Sacramento mayor and ex-Phoenix Suns star Kevin Johnson to act as its adviser in the Sterling controversy, Sharpton repeatedly tried to put himself center stage, threatening protests at the league’s...(Read Full Post)