[Argus]

This is definitely a preemptive shot across Sharpton's bow, is it not? And his response is already in:

Sharpton denounced the Voice's inquiries as "phony liberal paternalism," insisting that he'd "talk to anyone I want" and likening his use of Stone to Bill Clinton's reliance on pollster Dick Morris, saying he was "sick of these racist double standards."

Sharpton to Democrat Plantation Owners: DROP DEAD!

[NativeNewYorker]

Al knows you always get a higher price when more than one person is bidding for your services.