Yes, you heard correct.
Sir Charles Barkley, him of the
Auburn, 76ers, Suns, and Dream Team (and accidentally
spitting on an 8-year old girl at the Barcelona Olympics) basketball fame, will be running for Governor of the great state of Alabama in 2010... and as a Democrat!
For the longest time, Sir Charles was a Republican because, to paraphrase him, "I'm rich! Why would I vote Democrat?"
However, like many before, it seems Sir Charles has seen the light. The money quote:
"Barkley told the AP he switched political parties because Republicans have 'lost their minds.'"
Amen.