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Post by evelyn on Dec 7, 2007 2:48:55 GMT 4
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Post by michelle on Dec 7, 2007 15:30:07 GMT 4
Thank you, evelyn, for the link. You and other readers may find the following interesting:Elizabeth Kucinich: My Husband Would "Absolutely" Consider Running With Ron Paul Posted by Adam Howard, AlterNet at 6:21 AM on November 24, 2007. The Democratic underdog's wife weighs in on Ron Paul and whether or not the events of 9/11 deserve a new investigation. The video to your right was shot backstage after the Democratic debate in Las Vegas. In this segment Dennis Kucinich's wife Elizabeth talks about being open minded to teaming up with Ron Paul but also talks about how in a Kucinich administration the investigation into what happened on 9/11 would be reopened. Click on the video to your right for more. Adam Howard is the editor of PEEK.Go to: www.alternet.org/blogs/video/68745/Here are the results of a new PDA straw poll which was open only to PDA members....the last poll was an open to anyone [see previous posts]Kucinich First, Edwards Second in PDA Straw PollDecember 5, 2007 Read "Kucinich Tops Progressive Democrats Poll" by John Nichols on The Nation blog. [posted below]Not surprisingly in a field of eight contenders, no candidate came close to gaining a majority of the total vote in PDA's recently completed presidential straw poll. But two candidates--Dennis Kucinich (41%) and John Edwards (26%)--combined for more than 2/3 of the total vote. Over 15,000 PDA activists voted in the presidential straw poll. Full results here. After Kucinich and Edwards, only one other candidate-Barak Obama (13%)-made it into double digits. All the rest were in single digits: Hillary Clinton (9%), Bill Richardson (5%), Joe Biden (3%), Chris Dodd (1%), Mike Gravel (less than 1%). In contradiction to media reporting on the primary race, PDA's results parallel those of DFA, Daily KOS, the Texas Democratic Party and others whose polls show very weak support for Clinton among the Democratic base. PDA was founded largely by activists from the Kucinich '04 campaign (with support also from Dean activists). The Congressman's showing indicates that Progressive Democrats are still in sync with the Kucinich agenda: Out of Iraq; no attack on Iran, single-payer healthcare, fair trade, etc. Sen. Edward's showing suggests that his increasingly progressive message on poverty, trade and confronting corporate power has caught the attention of many PDA activists. “The straw poll results are instructive,” said PDA National Director Tim Carpenter. “PDA has a proud history of working with Dennis Kucinich on his Congressional initiatives, including the impeachment of Vice President Cheney--we recently co-sponsored an impeachment town hall with him in New Hampshire. PDA activists have long backed Kucinich--while a growing number are taking an active interest in Edwards.” PDA, for whom election protection is a key issue, made that a priority of this survey, adding extra layers of security to their online voting process in order to strengthen the integrity of the poll Source: pdamerica.org/articles/news/2007-12-05-08-07-19-news.php------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ KUCINICH TOPS PROGRESSIVE DEMOCRATS POLL...Ohio Congressman Dennis Kucinich, whose pointed opposition to the war in Iraq and outspoken advocacy of impeachment of Vice President Cheney has echoed the sentiments of the Democratic base, continues to prevail in surveys of members and supporters of activist groups on the party's left flank. Kucinich, who last month won the most votes in a survey conducted by Democracy for America, has now come out on top of an online poll of members of Progressive Democrats for America. Kucinich's strong showing in the PDA survey will not, in and of itself, bring the congressman any closer to the top tier of contenders in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination. But it provides him with new arguments for why his campaign matters, especially to the party activists who do the heavy lifting at the grassroots. Out of more than 15,000 votes cast in the PDA vote, Kucinich won 6,510 votes, for 41 percent. Former North Carolina Senator John Edwards was in second with 41.68, for 26 percent. Then came Illinois Senator Barack Obama with 13 percent, New York Senator Hillary Clinton with 9 percent, New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson with 5 percent, Delaware Senator Joe Biden with 3 percent and Connecticut Senator Chris Dodd and former Alaska SenatoOhio Congressman Dennis Kucinich, whose pointed opposition to the war in Iraq and outspoken advocacy of impeachment have echoed the sentiments of the Democratic base, continues to r Mike Gravel with 1 percent each. PDA's a solid group and their poll was run with great care to make sure that only members voted. As such, it's a good reflection on where particularly committed anti-war activists within the party are leaning. It's also the product of an impressive process. As the vote approached, the PDA website featured a smart dialogue among backers of most of the candidates, which addressed issues and tactics in far blunter terms than most media discussions or the increasingly silly debates between the contenders. Kucinich, who has worked closely with PDA since its inception in 2004, certainly had advantages with the membership. But Edwards backers were especially aggressive in arguing that he was the most electable progressive. And Clinton got solid support from Massachusetts Congressman Jim McGovern, who has been one of PDA's chief allies in the House. PDA members tend to be concentrated in a number of large states, especially California, New York and Florida, the three states that contributed the most votes to the group's presidential poll. In the first-caucus state of Iowa and the first-primary state of New Hampshire, Kucinich topped the survey. It was notable, however, that Obama ran far better among Iowa activists than he did nationally, another small signal that the senator from Illinois is connecting with the base in a state that has become a must-win for him. For Kucinich, the PDA vote provides another tool he can use to argue for his continued inclusion in the debates and for maintaining his underfinanced anti-war, economic-populist and Constitutional-renewal campaign in later caucus and primary states. There's no question that the congressman will continue to struggle for attention for so long as the Clinton-Obama-Edwards horse race is in play. But after the February 5 flurry of caucuses and primaries, which is likely to knock several of the more prominent contenders out of the running (if they survive that long), Kucinich can and should take advantage of the bully pulpits provided by later ccontests to continuing raising the right issues and pulling the party to the left. The DFA and PDA poll results give Kucinich an additional measure of credibility as he reaches out to key activists, including Democrats who are currently leading toward other contenders, with an argument for considering his campaign as a vehicle for raising peace and justice issues throughout the nominating process – and for getting delegates who are committed to a progressive vision into onto the platform committee and the convention floor. Posted by John Nichols at 12/05/2007 @ 11:18am Source: www.thenation.com/blogs/campaignmatters?pid=257054#comment
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Post by evelyn on Dec 10, 2007 0:38:05 GMT 4
www.counterpunch.org/penn12072007.htmlThe Constitution, the Media and Kucinich Piano Wire PuppeteersExcerpt -Our culture is engrained with a tradition that blurs the line between what is right, what is just and what is constitutional, with what is a scam. That tradition is the cult of personality. What can TV sell, what kind of crap will we buy. And at what point are we buying and selling our rights, our pride, our flag, our children, and succumbing to meaningless slogans that are ultimately pure titles for un-Americanism. How do we know what’s American and what is not? Because John Wayne tells us so? Because Sean Penn tells us so? Susan Sarandon? Bill O’Reilly? Michael Moore? Senator Bull? Or Senator Shit? Ann “my bowel expenditure” Coulter? No. It’s our Constitution. We don’t use it just to win. We depend on it because it’s the only “us” worth being. And because it’s our children’s inheritance from our shared forefathers and the traditions that really do speak best of our country. So, here’s the question. We got Iowa coming up, we got New Hampshire right on its ass. Do we sell it for electability? If Hitler were the only candidate, would voting for him be most American? Jump on a plane with me. Okay, we’re over the Middle East now…Let’s land. Take a deep breath. ... I’m torn. I’m torn between the conventional wisdom of what we all keep being told is electibility and the idealism that perhaps alone can live up to the challenges of our generation. Of the democrats running for President, only Congressman Dennis Kucinich’s candidacy is backed by a voting record of moral courage and a history of service to our country that has fully earned our support and our gratitude. And when I say support, I am not speaking to democrats alone, but rather to every American who would take the time on behalf of their children, our planet, and our soldiers to educate themselves on the Kucinich platform. In the recent debate among Democrats in Las Vegas, the candidates, one after the other, placed security ahead of human rights. Benjamin Franklin once said “Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both.” Then, there was good ole Patrick Henry. Remember him? “Give me liberty, or give me death.” These were the real tough bastards. The real John Wayne’s. These are the traditions we should be serving. I found the debate infuriating, nearly an argument for fascism with few exceptions, key among them Dennis Kucinich. ... Wolf Blitzer asked each candidate if they would support the other should they themselves not be the nominee. One after another, the answer, yes. One exception: Dennis Kucinich, who with the minimal time allotted him, once again rose up beyond the sound bite and put principal ahead of party; argued policy rather than politeness. He has been the dominant voice of integrity on issues of trade, labor, education, environment, health, civil liberties, and the one endlessly determined voice of peace. ... What if Dennis Kucinich, the most deserving and noble of candidates, the most experienced in issues of policy and the least willing to play into the politics of personal power? What if we can’t elect a man simply on the basis of the best ideas, the most courage, and the most selfless service? What does it say about our country when we can’t rally the voices of the common good to support a man, like our troops, who would die for us, who would die for our constitution? Who, as mayor of Cleveland at the age of 31 stood up against contracts on his life. Three separate assassins whose intent was to kill him as he stood up for his constituency there. Nonetheless, he carries on. He continues to serve. I’ve been a supporter of Dennis Kucinich for several years. And I’ve been torn lately. I’ve been torn by the allure of “electability.” I began to invest some support in a very good man (one among Dennis’s opponents) who seems to be finding himself as a constitutional defender, but he’s not one yet. He is however, among those that we allow the media to distinguish as electable. But we’re talking about the Constitution here. We’re talking about our country. I have decided not to participate in proactive support on the basis of media distinctions. I have chosen to pledge my support to the singular, strongest and most proven representative of our constitutional mandate.
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Post by evelyn on Dec 15, 2007 17:38:01 GMT 4
WHAT WOULD HAPPEN TO ANY HONEST PERSON RUNNING? - which most assuredly includes Dennis Kucinich.www.prisonplanet.com/articles/december2007/121407_assassinating_paul.htmDaniel Estulin: Elitists Consider Assassinating Ron Paul: Best-selling author and Bilderberg sleuth says intelligence sources told him highest levels of U.S. government discussing what result would be if Congressman was killed This article is a reminder of the gravest obstacle to the possibility of
- Electing an honest person, and
- Seeing that person actually live to serve.
I send my very best to all who are working so hard for a better future.
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Post by michelle on Dec 16, 2007 7:19:32 GMT 4
Date: 12/15/2007 7:55:16 PM Eastern Standard Time Watch Constitutional Forum on KucinichTV & Vote Now On IndependentPrimary.com
Watch Constitutional Forum In New Hampshire Live Sunday On KucinichTV!You are invited to join Congressman Dennis Kucinich and a panel of experts and scholars Sunday evening for a forum to shed new light on the U.S. Constitution and its relevance to current political issues such as the war in Iraq, threatened aggression against Iran, and the Patriot Act. This live televised forum in New Hampshire will be simulcast online at www.kucinichtv.com/ beginning at 8 P.M. EST, this Sunday, December 16th.This is the first of a series of three such forums planned in the Granite State this month. This first program will focus primarily on the Bill of Rights. World-renowned author Gore Vidal will kick-off the evening with a five-minute video message. Congressman Kucinich will then join a panel including John Kaminski, Chair of Maine Lawyers for Democracy; Ray McGovern, retired CIA officer; and Steve Cobble, co-founder of afterdowningstreet.org. Remember: Last Chance To Vote Kucinich On IndependentPrimary.com salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/2489/t/4906/signUp.jsp?key=2940More than 42% of Americans self-identify as independents and many Democrats and Republicans are independent thinkers. IndependentPrimary.com was launched to be the voice of independent-minded Americans in the Presidential Primaries. Now is your chance to tell the nation that Dennis Kucinich is the true independent voice in the Presidential race. But we only have until Tuesday! Please cast your vote at IndependentPrimary.com today! Strength Through Peace,The Kucinich for President Campaign Team
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Post by michelle on Dec 19, 2007 22:47:07 GMT 4
Please send your Prayers, Love, and Light To Dennis...MDennis Kucinich's 52-year-old brother found deadPosted by Donna J. Miller December 19, 2007 12:57PM Categories: Breaking News Perry Kucinich, 52, was found dead in his home in the 4100 block of East 71st Street. His brother Larry found him about 9 a.m. There were no signs of violence, officials said. The Cuyahoga County Coroner is performing an autopsy this hour. Their brother, Dennis Kucinich, is a U.S. Representative from Ohio's 10th District. He is running for president. Source: blog.cleveland.com/metro/2007/12/dennis_kucinichs_52yearold_bro.html
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Post by evelyn on Dec 22, 2007 21:19:33 GMT 4
Fully appreciating the position that energy should not be wasted on emotionally/spiritually draining thoughts/concerns, nonetheless it may be that public awareness could conceivably contribute to preventing terrible events. In this spirit the following is here posted: www.prisonplanet.com/articles/december2007/122107_potential_hit.htm Estulin: Neo-Cons Behind Potential Hit On Ron PaulIs there any chance that the apparently surprising death of Dennis Kucinich's brother was intended as some sort of warning? I, for one, do not exclude that possibility.
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Post by michelle on Dec 25, 2007 1:10:49 GMT 4
Holiday Greetings from Dennis and Elizabeth Kucinich Whoever you are, wherever you live, whatever your religious beliefs, this is a very special time of year. A time of customs and tradition, of ceremonies and celebrations. A time for family and friends to come together. A time for sharing.The old year is coming to an end, and a new year will begin - with the promise and hope that it will outshine the last.
As different as we all are in so many ways, there is so much that can bring us together: our love of family, our mutual respect for the strength of our diversity, our shared wishes for peace, health, and happiness.
At this very special time, Elizabeth and I feel very blessed and very humbled to have you in our lives. In this season of holidays, we send our love and our appreciation to all of you. May the joys and the blessings of this season fill your lives and your hearts - as they do ours.
And, we hope that you'll take a few minutes to watch our new weekly news update with personal holiday messages from some of the many people who, unseen and unsung, are dedicating themselves to this campaign and to everything we're trying to accomplish for this nation, and for the world.www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgxkRZ0uEC4 Dennis and Elizabeth------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Now, What IF?.....read through past posts here, folks....Look at Dennis's record....Read his words....Just a crazy thought, huh?...But Dennis comes pretty darn close to the characteristics listed below....What if?.......MichelleFeatured in Soul Light Issue #25 What if Christ of Buddha Returned as a Businessman or Even a Politician?© 2006 Corinne McLaughlin A businessman or a politician, you say? Impossible! Never! But let’s reflect on this a little more deeply. Why do we have such a limited idea—that Christ can return only as a religious leader? Every religion expects the return of a great Master and some are expecting him very soon: the Christians expect the return of Christ; Buddhists expect the Maitreya Buddha; Muslims expect the Imam Mahdi; Jews expect the Messiah, etc. Last time Christ, Buddha and other great Masters were on earth, they were primarily teachers, helping people learn how to transform themselves individually. But this time, wouldn’t a Master show us how to transform society as well? When Christ was in Palestine 2000 years ago, he shook up expectations by being born poor. What if this time he challenged our expectations by being very rich and/or powerful in the world? What if Buddha returned, born as a prince in a palace again—but this time decided not to leave? Why not? Throughout history there have been wealthy and powerful leaders who were very spiritually advanced—King Soloman in ancient Israel, Ahknaton in Egypt, Akbar in India, Count St. Germaine in Europe, etc. Down through the ages, in every culture, at the hour of greatest need, and in response to humanity’s invocation, a great Master has appeared—from Krishna to Buddha to Christ to Mohammed, etc. This is sometimes referred to as the Doctrine of the Avatars or Divine Messengers. And God knows, we could use a little help today! The key to the return of a great Master is the awareness of the simple truth of God Immanent—the widespread recognition by humanity of the Divinity within each human heart. By honoring the inner divinity within ourselves and with each person, and helping others to do the same, we help prepare the way for this great return—and guarantee we’ll recognize him when he comes. Everything in creation, every atom, every planet, every star holds within its livingness the Presence of Divinity. It is the fiery light that creates the magnetic love energy vortex we call the electron and the atom. Our physical bodies are built up of this Presence, as is every other physical form. This is part of the great revelation. We need only open our eyes--and our hearts and minds--to this living truth. We can help precipitate this great event by creating the necessary preconditions—such as cleaning up the corruption in political, business and religious institutions and creating a greater degree of economic well-being through sharing, thus creating peace, for all. But a Politician or a Businessman??? What arena needs him more? Things look pretty dark in politics everywhere in the world today--the abuse of power, the scandalous influence of money, the corruptive power of lobbyists, the over reliance on opinion polls, and fraudulent elections in even the oldest democracies. Government is at an all time low in the public’s mind. And culturally, we’re in an extreme anti-hero, anti-leader mood. Every public figure is minutely scrutinized and quickly attacked for any faults--rightly or wrongly. Politics is supposed to be an arena for leadership. Yet we have so few real leaders—those who are courageous enough to take initiative, stand for principles, and really lead by inspiring people with an uplifting, yet practical, vision of the future. Most politicians nervously commission a poll to check public opinion before launching a new initiative. So why would Christ or Buddha or some great Master do such a crazy thing as return as a politician? Well, for one thing, wouldn’t he look for a way to reach as many people as possible? A politician could have a national and even a global platform from which to reach humanity. Through the miracle of modern communication, he could address every issue of modern life, as politics increasingly covers it all. As a practical matter, what better way to get instant media attention than to run for national office? Maybe a great Master would get his start as an enlightened businessman, selling a product or service that was beneficial and truly needed and perhaps even visionary. Can you imagine what he’d do differently than the typical man or woman in business? Visualizing this is a very interesting and powerful exercise. This type of meditation can make a significant contribution in preparing the way for his return. He could show us how it’s possible take care of your employees, protect the environment, give back to your local community--and still make a profit. He’d care for both the material and spiritual aspects of his employees, without laying a religious trip on anyone. He could demonstrate how to have a clear sense of purpose and a willingness to stand for principle, with skill in action. He might even take his company into the international arena and demonstrate the importance of creating good working conditions in developing countries. The Example of the Dalai Lama An experience I had sometime ago in a dialogue with the Dalai Lama and his government in exile in India catalyzed something in my thinking. If such an advanced soul in the Buddhist tradition reincarnates time after time to head the Tibetan government, why could this not happen in the Christian tradition—or Islamic or Jewish tradition? How far fetched can it be for Christ to return as a politician? Imagine someone with the compassion and wisdom of The Dalai Lama in a western democracy. Why not? If Christ returned as a politician, he would embody, yet transcend, Christian doctrine and appeal to all faiths, just as The Dalai Lama transcends Buddhism. Likewise if he were Jewish or Muslim or Hindu. He would most likely transform political institutions, just as The Dalai Lama is now doing by introducing democracy into the Tibetan government in exile. What kind of changes would the Christ make if he were elected as President of the United States, for example? Could he help us create an enlightened democracy where conditions are optimal for everyone’s spiritual growth and true happiness? How Would We Recognize Him? Given the sorry state of politics, you’d think that someone with any degree of light, compassion and integrity would stand out dramatically. But how many people recognized Christ when he was in Palestine 2,000 years ago? How many recognized Buddha, Krishna, Moses, or Mohammed at first?
A great Master who returned would probably be low key at first, acting as a unifier, rather than a divider of people, without needing to take credit for his good work. If he showed up in the U.S., perhaps he would run for a seat in a state legislature or Congress. He would not only give inspired talks, but he would actually “walk the talk.” That would be really unusual in politics! He would set a standard, showing that integrity and wisdom can be popular. This might help other politicians do the same.
At first, most of the public might only see a politician whose ideas they may agree or disagree with. He might only be recognized by those who are more advanced spiritually, as they would be more sensitive and so would recognize his higher vibration. They would also respond intuitively to the wisdom of his ideas and would support his work.
They would recognize him also by his compassion, humility, and universality—embracing all kinds of people from all religions. He wouldn’t insist that people worship him, but rather ask that they try to live as he does, embodying the great virtues found in all spiritual traditions. Christ was only recognized by the masses when he worked miracles, healing people and raising men from the dead. Maybe this time we won’t need to experience dramatic powers to accept him. We would be more ready for him within ourselves, because we have recognized our own Christed nature or Buddha nature, the God within each of us. Then we could more truly recognize him for who he is. If we met him in person, wouldn’t we recognize him by the depth of love in his eyes? Wouldn’t we be affected by the power of his energy field? Wouldn’t his words be intelligent and insightful, stimulating our intuition? He would have infinite patience in teaching us again and again to love all and forgive all. Like The Dalai Lama, wouldn’t he love his enemies—even if they had killed his people and destroyed their culture? He would treat them fairly and would see his enemies as his greatest teachers. He would observe the whole karmic history of each person or group and thus be more understanding. What Effects Would He Have on Our World? If a great Master returned, he would bring out the very best in each of us when we are in his presence. He would embody a deep and unshakable integrity that couldn’t be corrupted.
He would be courageous and innovative, but would also know the value of dialoguing with those who disagree with him. He would listen to views on all sides of an issue and find higher common ground. He would follow through on all his promises, and encourage other politicians to do the same. Maybe then people would trust politicians again.
He would courageously stand for principles, regardless of the political cost. He wouldn’t need to consult polls to know the heart of his people. He would naturally work for the highest good of the greatest number.
In meeting with other world leaders, he would hold them to a higher standard. He would respect them as peers and would find solutions to problems that would benefit the good of all nations, not just his own country. He would most likely support the United Nations, as it represents the soul of humanity—a united humanity working together to solve international problems—and find ways to make it more effective. Would He Be a Liberal or a Conservative? Ah, yes, the big question. If he ran for office in the U.S., he might shake things up by running as a “trans-partisan”—transcending and transforming old political categories, taking the best of both liberal and conservative perspectives and creating a higher synthesis. Isn’t it time we move beyond the deadlock and polarization in politics today? If we’re really honest with ourselves, isn’t there a grain of truth on each side of any political issue? For example, like the liberals, a great Master might promote policies that provide for the needs of the poor, the sick and the old. But like the conservatives, he would also develop policies that help people learn how to help themselves and become more self-sufficient. He would have the wisdom of Soloman in deciding about controversial issues like abortion, perhaps getting both sides to work together to prevent unwanted pregnancies and make adoptions more easily available. But--What if He Were a She? Hold on--let’s not automatically assume that a great Master would return as a white male! Perhaps Christ would return as a woman—even a Black, Asian or Hispanic woman. Why not? She would be unusually strong and courageous as a woman, centered in herself and confident of her own abilities. Whether a male or female, she or he would have both the archetypal male qualities of dynamism and daring, and the feminine qualities of gentleness and compassion. Just as Jesus did 2,000 years ago in Palestine. And as Buddha did in India. And as every great Master and Teacher in all religious traditions down through the ages did. Maybe this time, a great Master would not be coming to correct our mistakes and cleanup the mess we’ve made. Rather, he or she would come to establish the principles and techniques for creating right relationships, as this is the foundation of everything. [Dennis introduced the legislation for A Department of Peace: www.thepeacealliance.org/] And maybe this time s/he wouldn’t have to work miracles to be recognized by the masses. Unless you realize it’s a miracle to have an informed citizenry actively engaged in their democracy and a world at peace, with abundance for all. Corinne McLaughlin is Executive Director of The Center for Visionary Leadership and co-author of Spiritual Politics. She directed a national task force for President Clinton’s Council on Sustainable Development and taught politics at American University. She can be reached at: corinnemc@visionarylead.org. Website: www.visionarylead.org. Source:www.visionarylead.org/articles/christ_buddha.htm
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Post by michelle on Jan 4, 2008 5:09:57 GMT 4
Kucinich Urges Supporters to Back Obama on Second Iowa Ballot For Immediate Release - Tuesday, January 01, 2008 DES MOINES, IA - Democratic Presidential candidate and Ohio Congressman Dennis Kucinich opened the New Year by publicly asking his Iowa supporters to vote for him in the caucuses this Thursday, and suggesting that if he did not make the 15% threshold, their second ballot should be for Senator Barack Obama. "This is obviously an 'Iowa-only' recommendation, as Sen. Obama and I are competing in the New Hampshire primary next Tuesday where I want to be the first choice of New Hampshire voters. "I hope Iowans will caucus for me as their first choice this Thursday, because of my singular positions on the war, on health care, and trade. This is an opportunity for people to stand up for themselves. But in those caucus locations where my support doesn't reach the necessary threshold, I strongly encourage all of my supporters to make Barack Obama their second choice. Sen. Obama and I have one thing in common: Change." Source:www.dennis4president.com/go/newsroom/kucinich-urges-supporters-to-back-obama-on-second-iowa-ballot/
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Post by michelle on Jan 4, 2008 15:42:50 GMT 4
TV WORTH WATCHING! DENNIS GUESTS ON BILL MOYERS JOURNAL FRIDAY, JANUARY 4 Dear Supporters, Great News! Dennis will be the guest on Bill Moyers Journal Friday night, January 4. Bill Moyers will look at the media's power to benefit some candidates and disadvantage others. (Check the schedule of your local PBS station. Bill Moyers Journal is re-broadcast several times on most PBS affiliates.) www.pbs.org/moyers/journal/about/airdates.htmlThank you for your support, The Kucinich campaign
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Post by DT1 on Jan 5, 2008 7:26:03 GMT 4
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Post by michelle on Jan 5, 2008 7:38:36 GMT 4
So does this mean Dennis is giving up? I REFUSE to vote for Hillary-ass... I will vote for Obama,but it will feel like there's a gun to my head in the booth. What the hell happened to democracy? "We have disabled it so everyone gets a chance"...... No, Dt1, Dennis isn't giving up. Reread the notice below, he still expects to win the NH primary; in fact early polls there show he and Edwards are running close, way out in front of all other candidates...MichelleKucinich Urges Supporters to Back Obama on Second Iowa Ballot For Immediate Release - Tuesday, January 01, 2008 DES MOINES, IA - Democratic Presidential candidate and Ohio Congressman Dennis Kucinich opened the New Year by publicly asking his Iowa supporters to vote for him in the caucuses this Thursday, and suggesting that if he did not make the 15% threshold, their second ballot should be for Senator Barack Obama. "This is obviously an 'Iowa-only' recommendation, as Sen. Obama and I are competing in the New Hampshire primary next Tuesday where I want to be the first choice of New Hampshire voters. "I hope Iowans will caucus for me as their first choice this Thursday, because of my singular positions on the war, on health care, and trade. This is an opportunity for people to stand up for themselves. But in those caucus locations where my support doesn't reach the necessary threshold, I strongly encourage all of my supporters to make Barack Obama their second choice. Sen. Obama and I have one thing in common: Change." Also, take note:Subject: Help America hear from a real democrat Date: 1/4/2008 8:11:29 PM Eastern Standard Time Help America hear from a real democrat It's happening again ... They're excluding Dennis Kucinich from tomorrow's debate! ABC News announced today that Dennis Kucinich will not be allowed to participate in tomorrow's nationally televised debate from St. Anselm College in New Hampshire. The Democratic Debate tomorrow is about figuring out what real Democrats care about. Real Democrats want to vote for someone who: - has opposed the Iraq War from the beginning - has defended the Constitution from the Bush Administration - will give our country single payer not-for-profit health care. Mainstream America needs to hear about the one real Democrat - Dennis Kucinich. Tomorrow, during the debate, we want to air a message from Dennis Kucinich as a paid advertisement. To do that, we need your support to purchase an advertisement during the debate. Click here to see the ad. www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-TiijrjFrIPlease contribute $25, $50, $100, or any amount you can so we can air our commercial during Saturday's Debate. services.myngp.com/ngponlineservices/contribution.aspx?X=aDlDFFT9TMGhMNL1P413Yjr7NOJC8UWaTogether, we can overcome the media blockade. Together, we can let mainstream America hear the message of the one real Democrat Dennis Kucinich. Peace through Strength The Kucinich Campaign PS. You can tune in to the debate tomorrow at 7pm EST (see local listings) on ABC News for the debate to see Dennis' message.
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Post by DT1 on Jan 5, 2008 7:49:15 GMT 4
ABC News announced today that Dennis Kucinich will not be allowed to participate in tomorrow's nationally televised debate from St. Anselm College in New Hampshire. I must be stupid couse i don't see how the hell they can do that... No one has even voted yet! What the hell?!? "How can you have a debate if you don't have a voice to challenge all the others?" ~ Dennis Kucinich
I just sent those stupid assholes at ABC an e-mail with 3 simple sentances:
Let the man speak!!! Let the man speak!!! Let the man speak!!!
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michelle
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Post by michelle on Jan 5, 2008 8:10:09 GMT 4
See posts above on this too...MABC violates public interests, endorsing chosen candidates WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Kucinich for President campaign late today filed an emergency complaint with the Federal Communications Commission claiming that the ABC television network “is violating its obligation to operate in the public interest” by excluding Ohio Congressman Dennis Kucinich from tomorrow night’s scheduled debate in Manchester, NH. Further, the complaint charges, the televised event “is not a true presidential primary debate without including all credible candidates, but instead is effectively an endorsement of the candidates selected by ABC.” The filing also notes that ABC “is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Walt Disney, Co., whose executives have contributed heavily to other Democratic presidential primary candidates, including Senators Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, former Senator John Edwards, and Governor Bill Richardson.” And, the filing points out, Kucinich “is the only Democratic presidential candidate who has qualified for Federal matching funds who is being excluded by ABC.” (Full FCC complaint.) “Although ABC would prefer to only report on easily described and well-known candidates, the proper enforcement of the Federal Communications Act ensures America’s voters that they will have the ability to vote for candidates with varied and new ideas and policies,” says the complaint. “ABC should not be the first primary.” The Kucinich urged that ABC reverse its decision rather than face possible FCC action. Among the so-called “criteria” established by ABC for inclusion in Saturday night’s debate is a fourth-place or better showing in Thursday’s Iowa caucuses. Kucinich effectively by-passed the Iowa caucuses because the state Democratic Party and other political and institutional interests there excluded him from two earlier debates and from Party-sponsored functions. Instead, the Kucinich campaign has focused heavily on New Hampshire. To underscore Kucinich’s standing as both a “credible” and “qualified” candidate, the emergency complaint notes that he has campaign offices in Keene, Dover, Manchester, and Concord, paid staff, hundreds of campaign volunteers, and significant financial contributions from residents of New Hampshire. “In addition, Complainant Kucinich has been the winner in national online polls conducted by Democracy for America (receiving almost 50,000 votes while the closest competitor only received 38,000), Virginia State Democratic Party (receiving 30% of the Democratic vote while the closest competitor received 27%), Independent Voters (75% of the Democratic vote out of 80,000 online voters), as well as polls by Progressive Democrats of America and the Nation. In an ABC News poll, Complainant Kucinich received the most support from 42,487 voters (garnering 35% of the vote to 22% for the next closest candidate) who were asked who won the Democratic presidential primary debate on August 19, 2007.” Also, Kucinich’s “opponents share very similar policy platforms” while Kucinich offers very different positions on issues such as the war in Iraq and health care reform. His exclusion from the debate, therefore, “is contrary to ‘the public interest to afford reasonable opportunity for the discussion of conflicting views of issues of public importance’.” ABC’s “arbitrary and capricious decision “causes irreparable harm to the public interest by robbing the voters of the opportunity to hear his policy platform, including his pro-peace initiatives,” says the complaint. Source:www.dennis4president.com/go/alerts-%11-left/abc-violates-public-interests,-endorsing-chosen-candidates/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ABC Cuts 3 From Presidential Debates Jan 4 09:41 AM US/Eastern By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer Write a Comment NEW YORK (AP) - ABC News is eliminating Republican presidential candidate Duncan Hunter and Democrats Dennis Kucinich and Mike Gravel from its prime- time presidential debates Saturday night because they did not meet benchmarks for their support. The Democratic debate three days before the New Hampshire primary will include Iowa caucus winner Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, John Edwards and Bill Richardson. It starts at 7 p.m. EDT. Before the Democrats take the stage in Manchester, N.H., Republicans Mike Huckabee, John McCain, Rudy Giuliani, Fred Thompson, Mitt Romney and Ron Paul will hold their own forum. ABC anchor Charles Gibson will moderate both debates. The network set up benchmarks to narrow the field. Candidates had to meet at least one of three criteria: place first through fourth in Iowa, poll 5 percent or higher in one of the last four major New Hampshire surveys, or poll 5 percent or higher in one of the last four major national surveys. ABC said the rules were quite inclusive, and that none of the candidates objected ahead of time. Its decision was made easier by Democrats Joe Biden and Chris Dodd dropping out of the race Thursday night. "In previous debates where the stage was more crowded you had to make sure all of the candidates got equal time," said David Chalian, ABC News political director. "Here you will have more time to go in depth on the issues." Source: www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D8TV4CIG0
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DT1
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You know, it's not like I wanted to be right about all of this...
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Post by DT1 on Jan 5, 2008 9:19:35 GMT 4
If you,dear reader,find yourself as mushroom-cloud-layin pissed as we are about this,please help us out by clicking on this link and venting.It will only take about 20 seconds- which is good becouse we don't have much time. salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/2489/t/5103/campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=22141you can even put your own words in the petition-but please be polite...
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