"I think we are in for some serious times. He will appoint judges to the Supreme Court that I think will try to erode some of the gains we made under the Civil Rights Movement and he clearly will have economic policies that will reward the rich. If there ever was a time that we had to gear up activism and put pressure on Congress like we’ve never done before, now is the time.”

Democratic strategist Donna Brazile seemed to agree with Sharpton that Bush was largely hostile to black America.

"Expect four more years of benign neglect," she told Black Press USA. "Expect four more years of a hostile relationship, four more years of not having anybody inside the White House to talk to"

The Bush-bashing former Gore campaign manager added:

"We’re not looking for any changes with George Bush because George Bush has made it clear that he doesn’t want the Black vote, he doesn’t seek the Black vote and he doesn’t seek any support from Black leaders. It’s sad to think, but that’s where we are.”

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