I did a quick Google of the MSNBC.com reporter (Alex Johnson) who resurrected the topic and found this:
MSNBC mistakes a 'fake Al Sharpton' blog for the real thing http://www.news.com/8301-13577_3-9766397-36.html
Apparently he was sick the day they taught about references in Reporter Skool.
Good comedy! Shows what a Bozo this guy is!!
