Kucinich Earns Second Strong Finish In A Row

[WilliamPitt]

http://www.kucinich.us/pressreleases/pr_020804a.php

Kucinich Earns Second Strong Finish In A Row

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 8, 2004

Presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich has followed up his third place finish in Washington state with another strong showing in the Maine caucuses. For the second election in a row, and now on both coasts, he has placed ahead of John Edwards, Wesley Clark and Al Sharpton. Unofficial returns have Congressman Kucinich at 15% in Maine. Returns from the city of Portland show him taking 20% of the vote there.

Dennis Kucinich has broken into double-digits for the first time this primary season. He has done so, amazingly, during a virtual blackout of his campaign by the national media. The strength of the Kucinich campaign has begun to show itself, and will continue to show itself, all the way to the convention.

For more campaign information: http://www.kucinich.us

For Congressman Kucinich's Schedule: http://www.kucinich.us/schedule.htm.

To schedule interviews with Kucinich or a spokesperson: [e-mail]

[Edge]

1. Dude....that's great news!

Go Denny K!

[Gato Moteado]

2. Rock On, Dennis and Will!!!!

this is awesome news!

[Name removed]

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[Zomby Woof]

4. You say HEY HEY HEY

I say WOOF WOOF WOOF! :D

[WilliamPitt]

6. WOOF WOOF WOOF indeed

:)

[frogbison]

8. Send money!

I'm calling the toll free number (866 413 3664) tomorrow, to hook them up with some of my dough.

(Trying to sound cool at 51)

[DemBones DemBones]

16. 51, huh???????? My brother's 51.

That's my baby brother, you understand. . . :hippie:

Youth fades. Cool doesn't. B-) B-) B-)

[Desertrose]

26. Oh, so well put there DB DB

"Youth fades. Cool doesn't"

I love it!! from another :hippie:


peace
DR

[MuseRider]

52. "Youth fades. Cool doesn't"

I like that. Having just turned 50 I can say that at least my boys still think I am cool!

[DemBones DemBones]

62. Losing your cool requires your consent,

so just say no !

:hippie: :grouphug:

Today's the 40th anniversay of the Beatles' first appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show! Remember?

Yeah, yeah, yeah! :7

[frogbison]

69. Bless your hearts

I feel only 19 now!

[DemBones DemBones]

60. Thanks, DR!

We :hippie: :hippie: :hippie: for Kucinich ROCK!!!

:grouphug:

[Madrone]

5. Just IMAGINE what his numbers would be...

...if everyone that said "Dennis is everything I want in a president and I'd love to vote for him BUT..." actually VOTED for him!!

Can we say President Kucinich?

Damn, I love that guy!

[mac2]

15. Said they loved Kucinich but...

I've heard this over and over like it is too much to vote for someone who has an agenda that is one they like. Too much of a good thing? Isn't this what we need in this time of crisis? A candidate that is different than Bush? Why elect a WTO guy? ;(

[mitchum]

7. Great work, Dennis!

[JohnKleeb]

9. Just great Will

:)
On to the south! :)

[Mairead]

10. Keep beating the drum, Will - we'll succeed yet!

[LWolf]

11. Pardon me, while

I DANCE AND SHOUT A LITTLE!

Kick my heels up & shout
Throw my hands back & shout
Kick my heels up & shout
Come on now (shout)
Take it easy (shout)
A little bit softer now (shout)
A little bit louder now (shout)
Hey hey hey hey (hey hey hey hey)
Jump up & shout now

[DemBones DemBones]

12. It's like I've been saying for a long time now,

THE DARK HORSE COMETH DENNIS J. KUCINICH 2004



:hippie: (credit to whichever DUer I stole this from)




KOOCH :yourock: :yourock: :yourock:

[brainshrub]

13. Great work Dennis & Will!

Keep it up!

Tell Dennis to log on and say hello! That would be a hoot!

[WilliamPitt]

21. It'll never happen

He'd love it, I'm sure, but he has no time. Repeat, no time. I have never in my life witnessed a more dedicated, hard-working man than Dennis Kucinich. The man literally lives on no sleep, and yet brings it every time. He is awe-inspiring in his work ethic. I can't possibly fathom a nanosecond in his schedule where he could take the time to log on to DU.

This man has sand, folks. I just got home from a rip to Seattle, to Detroit, to Maine. I was on three different planes today. Three. I'm dead on my feet, Dennis is machining his way across the country, and blowing the roof off every joint he visits.

Like I said, I am in awe.

[snoochie]

25. Thanks for this kind of info

It's great to hear once again what a dedicated person he is. Another reason I'm proud to support him.

:loveya:

[JohnKleeb]

27. I think I found my person to intern for

and why not. I hope this carries on to VA and TN.

[blm]

67. That would be so cool.

I am so looking forward to 2005.

[Desertrose]

28. Hey Will, ya see Kevin lately?

...been wondering how he's doing? we miss him here.....

When I saw Dennis last, he had gone from NH to Az to Ca & back to NM -in ONE day!!!.....and was ready to attend a concert when he landed when he got in at about 1AM- but the concert was long done!

What a man! I agree!!!

So Will, get some rest, eh??

Peace
DR

[jazzsammich]

37. a few days ago in tucson...

agreed 100%. when he was here in tucson the other day, he was shaking hand after hand after hand, and at about 12:30 am his security detail was literally pushing him out of the room so he could go get a little sleep. i am in complete awe of DK, both his genuine down-to-earth nature and the visionary ideas he's putting forth.

--jim k.

[brainshrub]

38. I think it would help his campaign to post here from time-to-time.

Maybe he wouldn't be able to reply as quickly or often as you do, but it would certainly be an effective way for him to get his message out to the Democratic base.

At least ask his press secretary to suggest it to Kucinich. :D

[IrateCitizen]

54. How would that be different than going to his website?

What insights do you expect him to reveal here that are not on his website? Or is it beneficial because it simply saves people the trouble of actually going to his website and reading his stands on the issues, and his vision for America?

[brainshrub]

73. Stop confusing me with facts.

I still think it would be a hoot!

[molly]

41. I'm beginning to like this guy!

[blm]

66. That's the work-ethic from his neighborhood, Will.

And it's why those labor workers in Cleveland love the man, too.

Ask Dennis to take you to the Flats in Cleveland.

It will blow your mind.

[frank frankly]

14. awesome

there's TONS of time before the PA Primary on April 27th.

he'll get some votes here, for sure!

[WilliamPitt]

22. Ohio

I say, Ohio. :)

[frogbison]

72. Ohio here

[wal]

17. kerry / kucinich in '04

I'VE SAID BEFORE (1000 TIMES AT LEAST) AND I'LL SAY IT AGAIN
-KERRY / KUCINICH IN '04.
ALSO, WILL SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME FIND THE POST BY OCTAFISH ON JOHN KERRY, WHICH CONTAINED SEVERAL SITES TO VALIDATE HIS POSITION. THANKS:)

[JohnKleeb]

19. wow I would like that

:)

[revcarol]

18. Time for some more $$ to head his way.

A viable candidate indeed.

(We knew it all along!!)thanks Will for all your hard work.

[cryofan]

20. so is dk gonna get another shot at a debate?

[snoochie]

23. Will media manage to pretend not to notice?

I would expect to see results, but unlike other primaries there's no scroll showing the results. I did see one blip about WA saying Kucinich had his strongest showing yet with the 3rd place finish. But since this evening, nothing more.

edit: They just talked about the results on headline news and all they announced the first and second place results only. What the heck is going on?

It's like they don't even want to say his name. This is yet another strongest showing for Kucinich for the second day in a row. I would imagine they're praying it stops now. I hope Kucinich beefs up his security!

[Mairead]

40. They don't want to say his name because they're scared spitless

Unlike ANY of the other candidates -and I include Al, here- DK has the moxie and the message to start stripping the Taking Class of their ill-got gains.

When tyrants tremble, sick with fear
And hear their death-knell ringing;
When friends rejoice, both far and near
How can I keep from singing?

GO Dennis!

[youngred]

58. Nope, there is no positive mention of Kucinich's name anywhere

its all about the dissapointment of the Clark and Edwards campaigns, even finsihing behind 'long-shot' candidate Dennis Kucinich and why that might be so. No validation of Dennis' positions, no explanation why he would be doing well, nothing.

[redqueen]

59. Nothing.

I think the fear of Kucinich is starting to build. I hope they get more reason to be fearful as the primaries progress. :)

[Kanary]

24. The Kucinich Peace Train is gathering steam!

On to California, and Oregon, and .. and...

Oh wait.. wrong person... :)

When we consider what he's overcoming to get this far, he is sooo amazing!

We're with ya, Dennis -- we knew you'd bring it to this point!

Kanary

Kucinich 2004!

[hedgetrimmer]

29. How long until we see Dennis on a major news magazine?

"Dennis the Primary Menace"

[lams712]

30. A BIG KICK FOR DK!!!!!

Good job!!! The momentum is slowing building, but it's getting there!!!!

[sistersofmercy]

31. Congratulations!

I was very pleased to see Dennis' showing in Maine. :kick:

[LincolnMcGrath]

32. Will, You have been to numerous DK

rallies and events, even before the full time DK gig. Both coasts, the Quad Cities, and everywhere in between. Tell me something Will,


Who do you see in the crowd?

[Old and In the Way]

33. Good for DK and his supporters!

:cheers:

He has great ideas and I'm glad that he's finding success for his campaign. We are a better Party for it!

[ThirdWheelLegend]

34. Yes yes yes! The best candidate and true voice of the people!

GO DENNIS!

TWL

[DannyRed]

35. Congrats to Dennis.

Yet another example of why my home state of Maine is such a dynamite place.

As an aside, allow me to share my love all the way from Tokyo, and the love I share is more than words:

Yesterday was the Democrats Abroad, Japan caucus.

I am a Dean supporter.

At the caucus, we Deanies caucused with the Kucitizens, we gave them ~10 votes, got Dennis into the third round as a viable group (almost got them a delegate!) and when the final round indicated that Dennis would not remain viable, we invited all the Kucitizens to join with us in the Dean group, in return for your support, we elected your caucus leader as our first alternate -- had it turned out as we had hoped (i.e. the added support of the Kucitizens getting Dean two delegates, rather than one, we would have given the second delegate slot to a Kucinich supporter).

I know it is not much, but it is something.

Cheers!

[Sugarbleus]

36. FAB-U-LOUS!!! Go DK!! eom

[hippywife]

39. What a wonderful thing

to wake up to on a rainy Moanday morning!! :)

[dusty64]

42. Impressive.

I hope the eventual nominee takes this into consideration and realizes that a progressive agenda and message is NOT a negative. There is a lot of great things Kucinich as got to say, I wish the media would give it more attention (of course, I think I know why they don't want to).

[IrateCitizen]

43. I wonder if he should still be excluded from the debates???

DK is coming on strong!!! The more people that manage to hear his message of hope, the more people that will take notice and support him.

Thanks for sharing your insight into his campaign, Will. And God bless you for lending your talents to such a worthy cause.

[tobys]

44. Go Dennis

The next President of the US

[Red_Storm]

45. When is DK coming to NYC ?

[WilliamPitt]

47. Today

[libview]

46. the media blackout is probable why he is doing better.

let's face it, there is no way Kucinich could be elected pres at this point in time. Is Kerry still your first choice Will?

[IrateCitizen]

50. Misplaced defeatism

Dennis's campaign is not about HIM, it is about his VISION of hope and a better tomorrow for America and the world. It is about creating a grassroots swell that will overturn the national disorder that infects us, made up of the triumvirate of militarism, mass-consumerism and rapacious greed.

Is that something that you see as a worthwhile goal? If so, then join Dennis Kucinich in working to make its end a reality -- because none of the other candidates are willing to acknowledge this national disorder, stare it right in the face and take it on. They prefer to pretend it doesn't exist and instead wander about the periphery while the disease only grows stronger.

Progressives unite! DK and HOPE in 2004!

[libview]

51. Oh, I'm sorry. I thought DK's presidential campaign was

about DK running for the Presidency of the US.
my mistake.

[IrateCitizen]

53. It IS about that, but not ONLY that

Dennis's message isn't one about projecting himself as the knight on a white horse. It's about empowering people to believe that there is a better way -- if we all work for it.

I'm sorry the point was lost on you.

[Mairead]

56. The blackout is why he's doing better? Say what?

Would you like to try to justify that counter-rational assessment?

[Stuckinthebush]

48. Good news for Dennis

I'm glad he is not fading away because he has important things to say. By having DK in the race, we keep the other candidates focused on progressive ideals.

I hope that his strong showings will continue and that he will eventually be offered a place in the Democratic cabinet. We need a voice like DK's in the administration.

[Mika]

49. Time to get the checkbook out again

Thanks for the update Will.

---

Only ONE candidate for US president
openly states that he would end the
unjust policy of sanctions and embargoes
against Cuba AND Americans.

That candidate is Dennis Kucinich.

-The Democratic Presidential Candidates on Cuba-
http://www.lawg.org/pages/new%20pages/Misc/prez-candidates1.htm

[buddhamama]

55. great day for Dennis. i am feeling proud

of my state and my fellow progressives.

I'll be one of his delegates here in Maine...Yippy! i couldn't be happier or prouder.

DK! :toast:

[leftbend]

57. Wonderful News

I needed a lift and this makes my day. Thanks to Dennis, Will and all the Kucinich supporters, you guys are all great and Dennis is awesome!

[David Zephyr]

61. Dennis Is Up!

Congratulations to all Kucinich supporters!

[KoKo]

63. Really good news! I hope he hangs in until the convention.

:-)'s

[The Sushi Bandit]

64. GO Dennis GO!!!

all the way to Boston!

[blm]

65. Now, THAT is the way a press secretary works it.

You've got it goin' on.

[geniph]

68. We went to the caucus returns party in Seattle

and I kept whacking my husband on the shoulder every time they posted new numbers going, "Look, look, Dennis is gonna finish in the money! You just wait and see!"

Was I right, or what?

:loveya: Dennis!

[Zomby Woof]

70. You are ALWAYS right!

Poor John - he's a delicate flower you know! :D

[stickdog]

71. How about COUNTING THE VOTES FIRST, WILL?

Aren't any Kucinich supporters even remotely concerned that 8% of Washington and at least 20% of Maine -- your two strongest states -- remain uncounted?

[John_H]

74. Will, you're learning the spin game fast.

At this rate he's going to have to call Hertz and upgrade to mini van to get his delegates convention for that floor fight y'all promised us.