Dennis Kicinich "The ALOHA Candidate" - a MUST read!

[The Sushi Bandit]

http://www.mauitime.com/story.aspx?story_id=3407

Dennis John Kucinich likes Maui. “I’ve been here at least once a year for the last five years,” Kucinich said during a visit last weekend. “There’s something very special about Maui that lends itself to creating a new world.”

Of course, except for the delicate lei wrapped around his neck, his pin-stripe shirt and dark blue trousers looked way more Washington, D.C. than Wailuku. But can you really expect a visiting presidential candidate—even one as radical as U.S. Congressman Kucinich (D, Cleveland)—to dress down in front of a crowd of fans?

In this time of perpetual, unending “War on Terror,” Kucinich—a longtime vegan, organized labor advocate and unapologetic leftist—has positioned himself as America’s premier peace activist. Referring to himself as “The Aloha Candidate” during a Sept. 14 KHNL interview, Kucinich and his wife Elizabeth have been touring Hawai‘i. Last weekend, they made a few stops on Maui, appearing at a rally, press conference and a couple fundraisers.

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[saltpoint]

1. Though John Kerry placed first in 2004 in Hawai'i, Dennis Kucinich did very well.

Here's an article from the Honolulu STAR right after the Hawai'i primary:

http://starbulletin.com/2004/02/25/news/story1.html

[The Sushi Bandit]

3. He got over 50% of the Vote in Maui County

and beat Kerry!

[saltpoint]

4. Well, he must have had it together there in Maui County.

Dennis done good in Hawai'i.

[eridani]

7. Actually, it was one local activist into guerilla marketing who did that n/t

[Cha]

2. I'm a Kauai girl myself but I

wouldn't mind going over to Maui someday from Kauai when I get there!

A very nice candidate to be.."The Aloha Candidate"! B-)

[fenriswolf]

5. k&r for dennis

hay we need a nick name for dennis any suggestions

[druidity33]

9. well

i call him KOOCH. But i'm a sports fan and that's the natural "sports" nickname for KOOciniCH.

Besides, can't you imagine shouting "KOOCH, KOOCH, KOOCH!!!" at a stage... rock star fashion, to get the man to come out for an encore?

:)

[The Sushi Bandit]

10. PONO = do the right thing!

is a great nick-name

[bleever]

6. Mahalo.

:thumbsup:

[cyclezealot]

8. Thanks/but.

I take some difference with Mr. Pignataro's story. When politicians get all folksie and tell tales of themsleves- thats when they lie to us and bamboozle us with tales that cover up their future deceit. If it takes telling tales to get elected and not government reactions to our problems, then the problem is with the American people, who listen to all these personal tales which say nothing about how are they going to resolve our problems.
Kucinich's approach gives you specifics. Maybe DK need find ways to have his audience relate to his goals for the American people, but lie to us is not one of his options.
Ever want to hear a Kucinich speech that had his audience standing upon their seats, find "His prayer for America." He can really rally a crowd with his determination to fight for the American people and oppose all threats to our democracy.

[The Sushi Bandit]

11. Peacemaking working group in Haiku with Dennis

Dennis stress a point I just made about organizing (note: he is in his socks)

We all had a great conversation and made inroads in helping define what the Department of Peace should be about.