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I Feel Good (Who Knew That I Would?) Weekend Politics - Sunday Show Wrap-Up Who knew the Reverend Al Sharpton, our favorite gadfly presidential candidate and general thorn in the Democratic side, could sing? Sharpton’s turn before the band on “Saturday Night Live” this weekend wins him the prize in the weekly Sunday show sweepstakes. (Yes, the show starts on Saturday, but ends on Sunday, so that’s how we’re working it in.) In a very funny bit--with Tracy Morgan playing the younger Sharpton, arrayed in the rev’s once trademark track suit and medallions (not to mention the James Brown hairdo)--the candidate covered the Godfather of Soul’s theme song with aplomb, including the footwork . (Unfortunately, the rest of the show failed to live up to the standard set in this opening piece.) Most Dems I know roll their eyes when Sharpton’s name comes up, but I must confess, I’m glad he’s in the race. A good friend--a civil rights activist who is African American (I