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Alvin Greene Dances to Rap Song; South Carolina Democrats Cringe

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Mary C. Curtis
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Alvin Greene, the unlikely Democratic Senate candidate from South Carolina, is coming out of his shell. As he is trailed by documentary filmmakers, reporters and photographers -- puzzled by his candidacy but unable to look away – Democratic officials continue to keep their distance.
In Charlotte, N.C., on Monday, during an interview with WBT radio morning host Keith Larson, Greene avoided detailed answers about his policies, his felony indictment on charges he showed pornographic photos to a University of South Carolina student, and his "involuntary honorable" discharge from the U.S. Army.
But the unemployed Manning, S.C., resident – who handily and surprisingly won the Democratic primary in June – needed little prompting to get up and dance to the rap song, "Alvin Greene Is on the Scene." The Charlotte Observer posted a story, and here is video from the appearance:


On the criminal charge, "there's a process for it," Greene told Larson. "It should have been dealt with," he said, and suggested prosecutors are "trying to smear my campaign." Greene again emphasized his platform of "jobs, education and justice," and on social issues, said he is in favor of abortion rights and believes marriage should be between a man and a woman.
Larson, who had previously talked to Greene on the phone, said Greene's performance on the show "can make it a little bit challenging for folks who want to take you entirely seriously."
Later on Monday, Greene -- who just turned 33 -- took questions from a curious crowd of about 100 who showed up at his appearance at a York, S.C., restaurant, according to an Associated Press report.
Missing were Democratic officials, who see the longest of long-shot candidates making headlines for all the wrong reasons. Greene was recently told to leave a Seneca, S.C., restaurant after an alleged altercation with those attending a Democratic Party meeting.
Rep. Jim Clyburn of South Carolina, the No. 3-ranking Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives, has said he will not vote for Greene in November because of the charges against him. "No, I'm not going to vote for Mr. Greene," Clyburn said in a report in The State newspaper. "Look, I have three daughters and a granddaughter. I think it would be an insult to them, if I did that."

Polls show GOP incumbent Sen. Jim DeMint leading Greene 62 percent to 20 percent.
Filed Under: Senate, Democrats, Woman Up, 2010 Elections
Tagged: Alvin Greene rap song, Jim Clyburn, Jim DeMint
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marvin1me

Alvin Greene-- no unknown transparency in Government here. No surprises here either-- you know what to expect from him.

September 01 2010 at 1:06 PM Report abuse +2 rate up rate down Reply
Michael

CherCher writes: I fail to understand the Media's response to this man's candidacy, which is bordered on racism and class. There we go. There it is. The race card. Forget the fact that the man has no agenda, is inarticulate, has a shady past with an incitement hanging over his head and has a less then Honorable Discharge from the Military. When all else fails cast aside the facts and claim RACISM. Well CherCher, the Right is no longer fearful of that moniker as it is all used up. The Left had better find a new cry that one will no longer work.

September 01 2010 at 11:57 AM Report abuse +2 rate up rate down Reply
Michael

CherCher writes: I fail to understand the Media's response to this man's candidacy, which is bordered on racism and class. There we go. There it is. The race card. Forget the fact that the man has no agenda, is inarticulate, has a shady past with an incitement hanging over his head and has a less then Honorable Discharge from the Military. When all else fails cast aside the facts and claim RACISM. Well CherCher, the Right is no longer fearful of that moniker as it is all used up. The Left had better find a new cry that one will no longer work.

September 01 2010 at 11:56 AM Report abuse +2 rate up rate down Reply
Escalonz

Greene avoided detailed answers about his policies ==================================== Hey! You would too if you don't have the foggiest idea of what they are talking about. I say three cheers for Alvin as he is the ideal Democratic candidate all Republicans could ever ask for and the poll numbers prove it; 62 to 20 percent and counting. Couldn't happen at a more ideal time as the mid term political blood bath approaches. Cramming down the throats of Americans a socialized health program was not the best way to enhance your political future and pay off time is coming up big time.

August 31 2010 at 5:59 PM Report abuse +10 rate up rate down Reply
Rob & Kathy

cssimi4:03 PM Aug 31, 2010 Just as most of us Democrats WANT Sarah to run. *********** Palin would be doing alot better in the polls than Greene!...

August 31 2010 at 5:43 PM Report abuse +4 rate up rate down Reply
Rob & Kathy

Is this really the best the Democrats can do? Not too surprising...

August 31 2010 at 5:41 PM Report abuse +10 rate up rate down Reply
cousinpookie54

This man is just not getting any RESPECT.

August 31 2010 at 4:43 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
2 replies to cousinpookie54's comment
Angel

You think the fact that he's doesn't act respecatably might have anything to do with that?

September 01 2010 at 10:42 AM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
Michael

He has to earn it. It's not the entitlement that so many other things that are thought to be.

September 01 2010 at 11:40 AM Report abuse +2 rate up rate down Reply
CherCher

I fail to understand the Media's response to this man's candidacy which is bordered on racism and class. Just because he is a poor, unemployed black man should not be reason for him not to run. More ordinary Americans should run for office to be truly representive of the people they serve. I have no issue with him; let the people of South Carolina decide.

August 31 2010 at 3:30 PM Report abuse -14 rate up rate down Reply

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