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Getting Democrats organized is like herding cats.

Al Sharpton

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Al Sharpton
Age: 70
Born: 1954
Born: October 3
Film Actor
Human Rights Activist
Minister
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Radio Personality
Television Presenter
Brooklyn
New York
Alfred Charles Al Sharpton
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