Kucinich contributions soar after Edwards drops from race
The following is a press release from March 3, 2004, by the Kucinich campaign.
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Kucinich contributions soar after Edwards drops from race
For Immediate Release: March 3, 2004 Contact: Matt Harris: (o) 216.889.2004, (c) 216.403.3980, press@kucinich.us
The withdrawal of North Carolina Sen. John Edwards from the Democratic Presidential race on Wednesday sparked a record-breaking influx of support and financial contributions to the campaign of one of the Party's three remaining candidates.
No, not Sen. John Kerry, whose election results on Super Tuesday persuaded Edwards to withdraw. Rather, the calls and the contributions went to Ohio Congressman Dennis Kucinich.
In the first 36 hours following the Edwards announcement, the Kucinich campaign was swamped with calls and emails of support -- and nearly $160,000 in campaign contributions, most over the Internet. Finance officers in the Kucinich campaign put out a call to campaign staff to help handle the load.
"It’s clear that people want the public debate to continue," said Kucinich while making campaign stops in Texas. "They know that I'm committed to taking our issues and our efforts all the way to the Democratic convention in July, and they know that costs money.
"Their generosity is more than gratifying," Kucinich added. "It's a testament to their support for universal health care for all Americans, jobs and a full employment economy, an end to trade policies that allow U.S. corporations to outsource jobs to foreign countries and force our own citizens into unemployment lines, a speedy end to our occupation of Iraq and the safe return of our men and women in uniform."
Kucinich said the outpouring of support is a reflection of people's desire to hear what he has to say. "The ongoing debate among different ideas, policies, and plans can only strengthen our Party," Kucinich said. "More and more, people are recognizing that fact and supporting our efforts to keep that debate alive and lively. I thank them for their support and their belief that our Progressive voice should continue to be heard because the future of our country -- and the world -- is at stake."
For information about the National campaign: http://www.kucinich.us For Congressman Kucinich's Schedule: http://www.kucinich.us/schedule.htm To schedule interview with Kucinich or spokesperson: jonathans@kucinich.us
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Ed. note: I think contributions also soared after Nader entered the race. Figure that one out!
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