After Gore's endorsement, the expectation was that that would bring the Black vote to Dean. The fact is that it has galvanized the Black vote against Dean.

First, Charlie Rangel is upset that Gore and Dean stomped on his district, Harlem to make their announcement, which is something of a public slap in the face for both Rangel and Clinton. BTW, Rangel supports Clark.

To stave off any ideas that Dean is the Black candidate, Rangel made a public endorsement of Clark. Not to be outdone, Andrew Young endorsed Clark. Clyburn , Gephardt. But what about Kerry?

Well the African American community behind Kerry is galvanizing and the Virginia contigent of 30 high profile Black supporters have organized to turn out the Black vote for Kerry and a nation African American steering committee is being formed. One of the highest profile Black endorsements for Kerry is Harold Ford, Jr. of TN.

This race is far from over and Kerry is in place to get things going. Kerry is the right man, in the right place at the right time.