In the polls: Dennis Kucinich currently sits between 1 and 4% according to Pollster. Regionally, Kucinich averages at about 2% in Southern States, 1.5% in Western States, 1.9% in Red States, 2.7% in Blue States, 2.3% in February 5th states, 1.8% in Midwest states, and 2.9% in Northeast states. In the first poll of active Democrats, Democracy for America, Kucinich beat other candidates in 47 states including Iowa and New Hampshire. Kucinich is also seen by 35% of Democrats as the most liberal candidate. However, 45% of Democrats do not know enough about him to form an opinion. Also, along with Gravel, Kucinich has filed paperwork and paid the $2500 filing fee with the secretary of state in order to appear on the February 5th ballot in Arkansas.
In the News: Kucinich has called himself the “long-shot candidate” in an interview with ABC News. He also said that his rivals have given in to health insurers and big corporations, while he has remained out of their control. Also, in a debate in Las Vegas , Kucinich challenged the front runners on issues such as Iraq, foreign trade, and health care. In talks with the National Latino Congreso in Los Angeles, California and with the AFL-CIO State Convention in Seaside, Oregon, Kucininch linked economic and immigration problems with free trade. In addition, at a Los Angeles forum on global warming, Kucinich, along with Clinton and Edwards, talked about their plans to combat global warming and promote energy independence.
In other news: Kucinich spoke at the 18th annual protest against Fort Benning, a school that trains Latin American soldiers, police, and government officials. Kucinich believes that the mindset that prompted the school relates to the mindset that prompted the Iraq war. Also, Kucinich backed funding for the Palestinian Authority which is led by the terrorist group Hamas. Kucinich believes that the isolation of the PA has caused much of the violence on the Gaza Strip.
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When he acknowledged himself as the "long shot candidate," was Kucinich using this as part of his strategy? By then admonishing the leading candidates as "giving into the health insurers and big corporations" and suggesting that he alone has not, does he represent himself as the optimist 'fighting against all odds' for what's right. It's definitely a more pathos-driven approach.
Great job on this submission! Kucinich always gives us plenty to talk about. And I would agree with Brittan's assessment about Dennis. So then why isn't it working?
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