Alvin Greene Dances to Rap Song; South Carolina Democrats Cringe

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.