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BlueIris

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30. Hmmmm.

Wed May 16, 2012, 11:33 PM

May 2012

Interesting. We're seeing a lot of retirements.

Some don't want to serve anymore. Some, I think, are getting forced out, probably for backing the wrong horse a while ago, but also because they don't want to participate in the upcoming reshaping of the Democratic Party.

Wonder which camp Kucinich fell into.

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Kucinich announces retirement from Congress [View all] Tx4obama May 2012 OP

Good luck to him! CaliforniaPeggy May 2012 #1

Very,Well Said! K&R DianaForRussFeingold May 2012 #10

He is a very energetic 65 year old eridani May 2012 #19

Maybe liberalmike27 May 2012 #26

He has worked in radio before eridani May 2012 #33

Or give them their own shows--or at least add them to the payroll for color pieces. MADem Jun 2012 #47

I hope he goes on TV regularly Blue_Tires May 2012 #2

I'll miss his perspective on things. I always found him quite interesting RKP5637 May 2012 #3

No Kucinich For Ohio Party? onehandle May 2012 #4

Even among his detractors can anyone question his sincerity and integrity? Nuclear Unicorn May 2012 #5

No, his detractors cannot... awoke_in_2003 May 2012 #12

Its the other way around. cyclezealot May 2012 #35

thank you Mr. Kucinich lovemydog May 2012 #6

My guess is he'll be like Carter nobodyspecial May 2012 #7

that sounds about right otherone May 2012 #16

Is being a Congressman NOT public service? demwing Jun 2012 #45

Hopefully he will show up more now on MSNBC and on CurrentTV n/t Tx4obama May 2012 #8

I sure hope so. harun Jun 2012 #49

Thank you, sir for your work and sacrifice fascisthunter May 2012 #9

Thanks Dennis. Ken Burch May 2012 #11

K&R for the Kooch. nt awoke_in_2003 May 2012 #13

I'm hoping his voice will be louder now The Blue Flower May 2012 #14

Thank you, Dennis... derby378 May 2012 #15

Thank you Dennis! I want an opportunity to support you in the future... on point May 2012 #17

Move to Idaho, Dennis. We're getting killed out here by the Rethuglicans!!! Major Hogwash May 2012 #18

You have got to be kidding Yukari Yakumo May 2012 #31

The email he sent to supporters eridani May 2012 #20

it's sad to see.... unkachuck May 2012 #21

Damn! Rhiannon12866 May 2012 #22

He could always emigrate. Matilda May 2012 #23

we're fucked tech_smythe May 2012 #24

Um, Barbara Lee? Alan Grayson? Maxine Waters? I met DK in Santa Monica during his 2004 coalition_unwilling Jun 2012 #48

Dennis for Ohio Governor!!!!! Suji to Seoul May 2012 #25

Governors can't do much with DK's issues.. cyclezealot May 2012 #36

He couldn't win a moderate Democratic district...how's he going to win statewide? brooklynite May 2012 #41

Go for the Senate Dennis DonCoquixote May 2012 #27

Thanks, Dennis! OnyxCollie May 2012 #28

Dear Dennis Smilo May 2012 #29

Hmmmm. BlueIris May 2012 #30

Don't let the door hit you krawhitham May 2012 #32

The result of criminally unjust redistricting. eyewall May 2012 #34

Good luck Dennis! BumRushDaShow May 2012 #37

I'll be sad to see him go. sofa king May 2012 #38

:-( Roland99 May 2012 #39

Goodbye Dennis. bvar22 May 2012 #40

Let's make sure we bring in replacements! jake335544 Jun 2012 #42

Sort of not surprising. America would be a much better place if clang1 Jun 2012 #43

Love you, Dennis. Thank you for your service. If only we had more like you. nt nanabugg Jun 2012 #44

Thank you, Dennis. You were the best. Vidar Jun 2012 #46

Our country has lost an important strong voice and advocate. :( Hell Hath No Fury Jun 2012 #50

damn shame. chalk up a big #$%^&! victory up for republican gerrymandering. unblock Jun 2012 #51

He was a refreshing honest and compassionate voice lovuian Jun 2012 #52

Run for Senate or the Gov DonCoquixote Jun 2012 #53