Monday, May 21, 2007.

What to make of Al Sharpton?

The Reverend visited Utah today, meeting with lower level LDS Church leaders and touring Temple Square.

But what he didn't do was answer questions from the Utah media. Not hard ones, not easy ones. None.

Sure, he gave a prepared statement - one talking about faith and "common ground" - but then abruptly walked out of sight.

Would have been nice to hear his answers about why he implied Mormons don't believe in God...or why he has referred to the LDS faith as a "denomination based on racism (Washington Post)." 

However, we never got the chance to ask.

After a day spent unsuccessfully tailing him, all we were left with was a few unsatisfying moments. Only a brief photo op and what seemed like some carefully scripted remarks.

Apparently, Reverend Sharpton said on his radio broadcast today that he learned a lot about Mormons.

I wish we could say the same about Mr. Sharpton.

Until my next BLOG, I'll be in the political backroom.