Courtesy of Erick Erickson at Confessions of a Political Junkie — who has been dreaming that this would be so — I’ve learned the great news that candidate JF Kerry has told BET News that the Reverend Al Sharpton is invited to speak at the Democratic National Convention in Boston this July. [BET press release]

On Rev. Al Sharpton as a Speaker at the DNC …

Kerry: “I hope so. Sure … That’s my call … If he wants to do it, he can do it … Let me just say to you … if he wants to do it, I’d like him to do it. I think he’d do a terrific job. I think he’ll add something … there’s no plea necessary. It’s my invitation.”

On Rev. Sharpton’s Impact on the Presidential Campaign Season …

Kerry: ” … He certainly earned the right to be part of this process, and I think he can be very, very helpful in motivating people, in helping to register people.”

And, by the way, Howard Dean fancies himself the next Oprah.