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In reply to the discussion: Dennis Kucinich said all these nice things about Ron Paul. [View all]"Despite Republican and progressive talking points that Obama is losing his base, his approval is highest among 18-29 year olds, at 52%. He maintains the support of 80% of Democrats, 73% of liberals, 88% of African-Americans, and 60% of Hispanics."
Poll shows Washington state voters don't want Dennis Kucinich to run there
"The survey of 1,098 Washington voters taken from May 12 to 15 found that just 12 percent of voters think Kucinich should seek office there, while 39 percent think he should not. More than 50 percent of those surveyed were not familiar with him, despite his presidential campaigns."
http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2011/05/poll_shows_washington_state_vo.html
"The survey of 1,098 Washington voters taken from May 12 to 15 found that just 12 percent of voters think Kucinich should seek office there, while 39 percent think he should not. More than 50 percent of those surveyed were not familiar with him, despite his presidential campaigns."
http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2011/05/poll_shows_washington_state_vo.html
Ohio voters not happy with Reps. Dennis Kucinich or John Boehner, poll finds
"Kucinich, who won 53 percent of the 2010 vote in his western Cuyahoga County district, has a 27 percent favorability rating statewide, and is viewed unfavorably by 40 percent of voters, the pollsters found. In 2012, Kucinich will likely face voters outside his home base because of redistricting."
http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2011/03/ohio_voters_not_happy_with_rep.html
"Kucinich, who won 53 percent of the 2010 vote in his western Cuyahoga County district, has a 27 percent favorability rating statewide, and is viewed unfavorably by 40 percent of voters, the pollsters found. In 2012, Kucinich will likely face voters outside his home base because of redistricting."
http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2011/03/ohio_voters_not_happy_with_rep.html
New congressional district map looks like the route to Kucinich's exit: Brent Larkin
"Outwitting opponents used to be a Kucinich strength -- but only if the math made sense.
And in the new 9th, the numbers just don't add up for him.
So, how is it that, in the span of just three months, the legislature dragged Kucinich from the political penthouse to the outhouse?
Kaptur will raise and spend more money than Kucinich. And her record of delivering for her district is one no Democratic incumbent in the state can come close to matching.
A ninth term now looks pretty elusive. Kucinich no longer spends enough time here. He seems more interested in saving the world than in saving Cleveland. And, frankly, I suspect that what was once a world-class political instinct has lost its edge."
http://www.cleveland.com/opinion/index.ssf/2012/01/map_shows_the_route_to_kucinic.html
"Outwitting opponents used to be a Kucinich strength -- but only if the math made sense.
And in the new 9th, the numbers just don't add up for him.
So, how is it that, in the span of just three months, the legislature dragged Kucinich from the political penthouse to the outhouse?
Kaptur will raise and spend more money than Kucinich. And her record of delivering for her district is one no Democratic incumbent in the state can come close to matching.
A ninth term now looks pretty elusive. Kucinich no longer spends enough time here. He seems more interested in saving the world than in saving Cleveland. And, frankly, I suspect that what was once a world-class political instinct has lost its edge."
http://www.cleveland.com/opinion/index.ssf/2012/01/map_shows_the_route_to_kucinic.html
The media will be much more interested in Kucinich once he's out of office than they ever were while he was in it. He'll form a PAC, and buy a bus (ala Sarah Palin & Herman Cain), and continue to make a living. Kucinich, like Ron Paul, has very limited appeal, but very devoted followers.
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Really? He's not talking about friendship he's talking about putting him on the ticket as
grantcart
Jan 2012
#58
"Compromise" and "Crossing the aisle" are only "verbotten" when it's Pres. Obama.
Tarheel_Dem
Jan 2012
#9
"Moderates" these days, is where the actual work gets done, not on the extremes.
Tarheel_Dem
Jan 2012
#31
Please point out to me where I stated that "dysfunctional government working" or....
Tarheel_Dem
Jan 2012
#46
Likewise, where do I claim I'm against compromise? I support Obama for chrissakes!
BlueCaliDem
Jan 2012
#61
Hey, accusations of some sort of "ism" or "phobia" are flung around this place on a daily basis.
Tarheel_Dem
Jan 2012
#69
Exactly. They don't seem to mind hurting the very people they "claim" to be fighting for.
Tarheel_Dem
Jan 2012
#75
Except in surrogates such as McClurkin, or in their language on 'Sanctity' and all of
Bluenorthwest
Jan 2012
#40
Of course you are looking at politicians. The moderate politicans are hiding, not wanting
rhett o rick
Jan 2012
#59
If that were against the rules, the Obama haters would have been gone long ago
Major Nikon
Jan 2012
#25
Did he say that he should be the vice president and then maybe the president?
LoZoccolo
Jan 2012
#20
So did the head of his local NAACP. So did Cynthia McKinney. So did the ACLU.
Puregonzo1188
Jan 2012
#19
You I included her in that list just to see you if you would pounce on her and ignore all the others
Puregonzo1188
Jan 2012
#36
Ron Paul and the President are opposed to marriage equality. They both speak of
Bluenorthwest
Jan 2012
#45
Heck, that's nothin'! Obama appointed POS Bush War Criminal and PNAC author Philip Zelikow
Zorra
Jan 2012
#78
it just goes to show that even someone who is right on almost every issue can still be wrong on
Douglas Carpenter
Jan 2012
#80
President Obama says "nice things" about Reagan and Republicans and "their good ideas" all the time.
bvar22
Jan 2012
#85