The Race is On: Presidential hopeful Dennis Kucinich has spent his time drumming up support in New Hampshire and Iowa. His first stop this week was at Philips Exeter Academy (NH) for a student-run forum (Mr. Romney attended a similar event in October). Over the weekend, Kucinich fought past a nasty snowstorm and into Des Moines, Iowa, where he joined some of his colleagues for a populist-praising forum. Here, Rep. Kucinich stated "You can sleep in the Lincoln bedroom [if I am elected]. Come on in - it's your house."
Hmmm, is Mr. Kucinich trying to create a new campaign issue?
Polls: Depending on which poll source used, Kucinich is either riding high with 4% support, hanging in there with 2-3% support, or falling off of the wagon with 1% support.
Reaffirming Stances: Addressing the DNC on Friday, Kucinich reiterated his plans for universal free not-for-profit healthcare, universal free education (pre-K through college), 100% employment (gvmt insured), guaranteed social security (no privatization), ending Free Trade (NAFTA, WTO), aggressively supporting workers and unions, ending the Patriot Act/wiretapping, impeachming of VP Cheney ("for lying to take us into Iraq"), and that he is preparing Articles of Impeachment for President Bush. His "campaign represents a reconnection with the basic values of the American people."
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No matter which poll source is used, it is fair to say that Dennis Kucinich's low percenages show he is in the running to place, no matter how many promises he makes to populists. However, he still believes that he pull ahead in New Hampshire to become a front runner.He was quoted yesterday as saying that he "hopes to pull off an upset in New Hampshire's Jan. 8 primary" through "hard work" and "grass-roots networking." Many New Hampshire Democratic officials also echo his lofty plans for a comeback. A Democratic Committee chairman of a New Hampshire county, Paul Robaitille pointed out that many voters haven't made up their minds yet, adding "Anything can happen in New Hampshire."
Yes it is to bad because it seems like all Kucinich's hard work of campaigning will not really pay off according to his low percentage polls everywhere, but as he stated he is hoping for an upset in the New Hampshire primary. He beleives that "New Hampshire seems to be ready for a real change," and that he will be that change for them.
Also, I heard this wild idea about he was considering Ron Paul as a possibility for his Vice-President. Could this be true? Republican and Democrat teaming up together. This could get interesting.
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