Barkley run for governor worth supporting?
Charles Barkley, Basketball Hall of Famer and republican, recently turned democrat, and
most recently announced a possible 2010 run for governor of Alabama.
The Democratic Party chairman in AL spoke positively about the decision late last week, of course others, not so positive and still others ridiculed it altogether.
Is Barkley's decision to "help" Alabama in this way, a plus or a minus? He's got the cash and the charisma, but does he have the strategic skills and leadership to overcome the controversy in Alabama politics right now and bring the state to higher ground?
Then again, did the last guy?? The consideration is stirring things up at the least. I wonder is it more because he's a high profile basketball player or because he's a Black man considering Alabama's highest office with enough money to at least have an impact.
most recently announced a possible 2010 run for governor of Alabama.
The Democratic Party chairman in AL spoke positively about the decision late last week, of course others, not so positive and still others ridiculed it altogether.
Is Barkley's decision to "help" Alabama in this way, a plus or a minus? He's got the cash and the charisma, but does he have the strategic skills and leadership to overcome the controversy in Alabama politics right now and bring the state to higher ground?
Then again, did the last guy?? The consideration is stirring things up at the least. I wonder is it more because he's a high profile basketball player or because he's a Black man considering Alabama's highest office with enough money to at least have an impact.
