Kucinich to seek White House

Cleveland Plain Dealer ^ | 12/11/2006 | -- Mark Naymik, mnaymik@plaind.com

[Diago]

Kucinich to seek White House

U.S. Congressman Dennis Kucinich is running for president – yes -- of the United States.

He’ll make it official Tuesday from Cleveland City Hall, the site of his political birth – and his biggest public embarrassment.

Kucinich, who was easily re-elected to Congress in last month, ran unsuccessfully for president in the 2004 presidential primary. He was among the last to drop out despite winning only a handful of delegates.

Although Democratic Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton are sucking up media attention, Kucinich is sure to grab some because he becomes only the second Democrat to officially declare his presidential bid. Iowa’s outgoing governor Tom Vilsack announced earlier this month that wants to live in the White House.

Kucinich, who began his political career as a city councilman in 1970 and later watched the city slide into default as mayor, has earned a national reputation for his anti-war stance and a proposal to create a cabinet level department of peace.

-- Mark Naymik, mnaymik@plaind.com

[Diago]

On behalf of Northeastern Ohio, sorry America.

[MadIvan]

My first reaction was to laugh out loud.

Regards, Ivan

[dead]

He can wait in line for the tour like everybody else.

[dfwgator]

The new Harold Stassen.

[rhombus]

Where does this guy get his money?

[Jack Wilson]

Possible slogan: 'In your heart, you know he's voting for the other guy'

[Izzy Dunne]

My first reaction was to send him to MapQuest.

[wagglebee]

What did he get like four delegates last time around?

[RightWhale]

This is the one politician who seems to actually be from another planet.

[darkwing104]

Who? /S

[L98Fiero]

Dennis Kucinich recklessly wasting more of the taxpayers money on his stupid lust for political power.

On the upside, I will get to troll his message boards again. :)

[dead]

[brooklyn dave]

OY-----PUHLEEZE LOUISE---VEY. Spare us O Lord!

[Robert A. Cook, PE]

Har, har.

Yes, my first reaction IS to laugh out loud. How foolish these liberals appear, when they listen to their own press.

[billybudd]

and a proposal to create a cabinet level department of peace.

Hahaha! ... whew! [wipes tear]

[headsonpikes]

The new Harold Stassen.

You stole my post!

[RexBeach]

You know, America is one helluva country where it's possible for a little, loud, and stupid schmuck like Dennis can run for president. What a putz.

[Puppage]

U.S. Congressman Dennis Kucinich is running for president

And, will promptly create a Dept of Rainbows & Unicorns to go along with his Dept of Peace.

[HardStarboard]

I'm not real high on Kucinich but I think the Democrats should run an Obama/Kucinich ticket for 2008.

[ElkGroveDan]

Well we need some comedy relief. Is Pat Buchanan in yet?

[smonk]

jeez. I didn't even run in the dem primaries in 2004, and I almost tied him.

[Holicheese]

Is his daughter kinda hot?
I could have sworn there was one attractive person in their family.

[Charles Henrickson]

Evil Elf Alert!

This is shaping up to be FUn!

[ssaftler]

Dennis Kucinich, the "Mistake by the Lake".

[My2Cents]

Didn't Kucinich run in '04 just to attract chicks?

[SF Republican]

Where does this guy get his money? I think no where, on a flight from Hawaii a few years ago during the 04 Campaign he was in the back of the plane, alone, no handlers or staff, none.

[caver]

Oh great, Mr. Personality.

[Kenton]

Once again, the Democratic presidential race takes on the dignity and decorum of a bunch of clowns piling out of a tiny car...

[Andonius_99]

tell him it's at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington DC...

[golfisnr1]

Exactly my reaction.

[GoldwaterChick]

He reminds me of those groundhogs that keep showing up around here even tho their predecessors have failed their swimming test! Didn't I see him sliding around in Lord of the Rings???

[RegulatorCountry]

"... a proposal to create a cabinet level department of peace."

The mayor of Munchkin City proposes to create the Lollipop Guild.

[pogo101]

Elfin (socialist) magic bttt!

[NonValueAdded]

A clever ploy to make Her look sane by comparison.

[PzLdr]

First, a President that looked like an aging Howdy Doody [Jimmah]. Now a candidate that looks like a muppet. Can't say the Dems don't have a sense of humor.

[SMARTY]

Yup...he really IS the king of the moonbats!

[xowboy]

I accept your apology. I realize no harm was intended by you and yours.

[exile]

When will Sharpton announce?

[MadIvan]

And Al Gore is the Lord God Emperor and Napoleon of the Moonbats. All Hail!

Regards, Ivan

[xowboy]

I will apologize when Bill Richardson officially gets in.

[ken5050]

Dennis will raise the level of the debate

[tcrlaf]

Actually folks, this is a GOOD thing for us...

The farther left The hillariites have to run to secure the base, the better it is for our side....

[MadIvan]

Now a candidate that looks like a muppet.

There I disagree:

Kucinich

Moe Stooge

Regards, Ivan

[L98Fiero]

"Where does this guy get his money?"

Joe tax-payer. Kucinich has never worked anywhere in his life, save a radio station in his youth. The $165K he is paid for being a Rep. is welfare, IMO.

[SomeoneNeedsToSayIt]

GO Dennis! You are the man!

[Slings and Arrows]

Is Grandfather Twilight on board?

[alecqss]

A sure winner in 2008.

[Polyxene]

I have a campaign slogan for ol' Kook-cinich:

"Let Dennis do for America what he did for Cleveland"

[indylindy]

Little Hitler, he has a pigs chance in hell.

[Doohickey]

Oh. I read the headline and figured he needed directions or a map or something.