OK, we all admire Kucinich -- or most of us do

[LuckyTheDog]

But does anyone think he has a chance of getting the nomination or, if he does, of winning the general election? Seriously, I don't see him as electable. I take no pleasure in saying that. But there it is.

[cali]

1. no, but I do think that if enough of us vote for him in the primary

we can send shockwaves through the democratic party.

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

2. He has a chance if people are allowed to hear his message

Look at the polls-a majority of Americans want us out of Iraq. They want health care. They want the things Kucinich stands for. I really believe that the only reason he's polling so low is that the MSM has shut him out. If they really thought he didn't have a chance, he would be given more time in debates-at least as much as Dodd and Biden, the other long shots--but instead he's given the least amount of time. I've admired Kucinich ever since he refused to roll over and play dead after Kerry won the early primaries. He was still on the ballot in Arkansas in May of 04, and I proudly voted for him then. I'll be proud to vote for him again this coming February, when I hope to convince others to do the same.

[LuckyTheDog]

4. By all means, vote for him in the primaries

But when the general election comes up, I hope that you will work hard for whoever actually gets the nomination. If Michigan ever has a primary or caucus, I will vote for Obama.

[deacon]

3. He is the only one talking sense. Pelosi refers to him as 'radical'

That says it all.

[Echo In Light]

5. I'll support him in the caucus...

You're stating the obvious; the system will of course determine an "electable" {haha} candidate who will best serve the prevailing wants of the hierarchy, not one like DK who strongly opposes it.

Also, in a shifted-to-the-right, brainwashed country {phony democracy, phony wars, phony rights, etc} that, due to diligent media consolidation, propaganda and "deregulation" policies that have resulted in one overarching view of "reality" that is sold to the public mind 24/7 {designed to get more people on board with right-wing ideals}, anyone espousing genuinely liberal philosophy and ideas is naturally going to appear weird and unelectable to the conditioned collective who've come to equate liberal with 'bad,' oddball, or conspiracy theorist.

[mrfixit]

6. Eminently Electable.

Unfortunately, all most Americans know about him is that he told Shirley Mclain that he saw a UFO.

I am sure he made a few converts during his incredible performance in the last debate, but how many converts are you going to be able to get in 5:37?

If the MSM gave him the amount of time and energy they are giving HRC and the other corporate candidates to convey his message, he'd win in a walk.

He's smarter than the rest, more ethical, more progressive, fights harder, and best of all, unlike others, HE CANNOT BE BOUGHT.

[LWolf]

9. I'll second that answer. n/t

[caseycoon]

7. If enough people hear about him & hear HIM

I believe he would be our nominee. In that case he would certainly get the exposure in the MSM & be elected. That is my opinion & my dream. He is absolutely the one our country needs at this time.
I also believe if this occurs the neocons would attack him tooth & nail right down to the wire. It would really be a fight!

[IndianaJones]

8. he's locked up the Area 51 and porn vote. nt.

[stuartrida]

10. I think he would be a mediocre President, but I don't think he is "unelectable"

He'll get his 2 to 3% of the vote in the primaries, and no one is going to need to worry about his electability.