is Kucinich polling above 3% anywhere (MoveOn.org not included)?

[pruner]

I'm not underhandedly trying to bash Kucinich or anything.

I'm just honestly wondering if there's any logical reason for his supporters to think he's got a better shot at the nomination than Al Sharpton* does.

*no offense intended towards the Reverend either.

[John_H]

1. 1% in most polls

But hey, as long as people are still giving him their money, why not?

[pruner]

3. that's what I thought

so, when the margin of error is taken into account, he may actually be polling at less than zero.

just kidding…not looking to start a flame war with any DK supporters.

[JohnKleeb]

5. dont worry about it

or he could be polling higher. dont worry about it pruner I aint mad.

[Karmadillo]

2. Kucinich performed well in the debate tonight and

got a fairly strong positive reaction from the audience. I'm not sure of his current polling numbers (not high as far as I know), but we're several months away from the first caucus and primary. If Kucinich can get his get his ideas out to enough people, there's a good chance his poll numbers and Iowa/New Hampshire performances will surprise people.

It's way too early to write him off. Not all that long ago, any number of people were willing to tell us Dean was unelectable; those people are a little more quiet now. Same goes for Kucinich.

If you're interested, you might want to check out his website at http://www.kucinich.us/. He's a pretty impressive guy.

[Terwilliger]

4. not underhanded at all

overhanded...not underhanded

[JohnKleeb]

6. heh

Terwill just out of curiousity what did you think of the debate tonight?

[Terwilliger]

8. I think Kucinich sounds like a real Democrat

these other idiots just don't compare

[JohnKleeb]

27. cool I am glad you like him

[DemBones DemBones]

9. More like heavy-handed! LOL

[roughsatori]

12. How about back-handed?

I don't even know if that makes sense but I'm getting carried away in the moment.

[DemBones DemBones]

7. Yes, he is, but let's not overlook his second place finish at MoveOn

which was unexpected by most people.

There's a Newsday poll in which Kucinich has received 49.8% of 9115 responses. I'm pretty sure you'll dismiss the results since you're intent upon dismissing Kucinich but here's the link:

http://www.newsday.com/news/nationworld/nation/ny-prez2004story,0,5467485.htmlstory?coll=ny-nationworld-nation-utility&vote8594962=1

Dennis has always run uphill races and and I believe he has a very real chance at the nomination if the elections are fair. Look up the data on how Clinton was polling at this point in his first race for the presidency, or how Carter was polling " " " " " " " " " " "

[pruner]

10. LOL

that Newsday poll is almost as scientific as the ones Wolf Blitzer does.

[Terwilliger]

13. man, I can't WAIT for the Dem of your choice to win

when the DEA burns down your house, I'll laugh my ass off :D

[JohnKleeb]

15. now now Terwill

no need to be mean.

[Terwilliger]

21. I really don't understand how anyone who supports drug-law reform

supports democrats

[JohnKleeb]

23. Well I am not registered anything yet

[pruner]

16. I'm quakin' in my boots

:scared:

[Terwilliger]

20. how do you support Democrats?

[pruner]

22. I haven't got a clue what the hell you're asking

try making some sense instead of noise.

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[Forkboy]

17. Dembones is a psychic

I'm pretty sure you'll dismiss the results since you're intent upon dismissing Kucinich

But like so many people here lately I'm sure pruner is just the curious type and meant nothing bad.

[tinanator]

30. xactly what kind of science are you looking for?

public relations? Scientific polling by corporate interests? The Easter Bunny leaving you bad eggs or something?

[twilight]

24. right on!!

I believe he is our ONLY chance myself. For me, its DK or bust!

He is the only one out there that is against this ugly war and he is the only one out there that has a true vision!

GO DENNIS!!!!

:kick:

[tinanator]

29. YOW!!!!!! Thats what Im talkin about!

Theres polls and there's poles. Thats a killer factoid, thx.
Not the first or the last time we will see those numbers! :)
OVER 50% of the total, 9400+ respondants!!!!!

[roughsatori]

11. you read polls and support the candidate with the highest %

I'm rather old fashioned, I plan to vote for Kucinich because he represents me more closely than any other candidate.

Who do you lean to at this time? And is it due to polling numbers?

[JohnKleeb]

14. rough I would do the same if I could vote

[TreasonousBastard]

18. I don't think that's the point at this time.

Don't forget that these polls also show that hardly anybody can name more than a couple of candidates yet.

Wait for a while and see how things go as there is more coverage, more ads, and people see more of them.

btw, Kucinich was pretty good on The Daily Show. Better than I expected.

[JohnKleeb]

19. he was good on daily show I agree

[cosmicdot]

25. well, darnit ... DK just ought-a drop out ...

thank you so much for worrying about him

[JohnKleeb]

28. I love that simply brilliant quote