Radio talk show host Bud Beck
Liberal radio talk show host Bud Beck explains his endorsement of Dennis Kucinich:
On March 1, 2004, radio talk show host, Bud Beck endorsed Dennis Kucinich in the Florida Primary March 9, 2004. For the complete press release, http://www.thebudbeckshow.com/untitled0.htm
Beck startled his audience with the announcement. He has long been a supporter of candidates he considered "electable," and according to him, Kucinich was not one of those candidates.
Today, Bud Beck interviewed Dennis Kucinich live on his show and announced to the candidate his support. Dennis Kucinich thanked Bud for his support and promised to call in daily to the show and speak to issues regarding his run for the presidency.
Bud explained his departure to his listeners in the following manner:
"I will support any Democratic candidate who wins the nomination and today it looks like John Kerry has it in the bag. However, while this train has gained momentum, we need to keep on target and not betray our Progressive goals.
"Dennis Kucinich stands for peace and he stands for American jobs. We need to send a message to the platform committee at Democratic Convention in Boston this July. The best way for us to do that is to insure Dennis Kucinich has a place at that table. And the way for him to have that place is with delegates from Florida.
"Dennis needs to receive at least 15% of the vote in the Florida Primary in order to be awarded proportional delegates. For that reason I am urging everyone to vote for Dennis Kucinich.
"This is not a wasted vote, nor is it a protest vote. This is a statement of who we are and what we expect the party to put forward. Dennis Kucinich will be our voice."
Bud plans to speak out asking his listeners to join with him and support Dennis Kucinich. He has likewise enlisted the aid of other radio talk show hosts around Florida and is embarking on an email campaign.
The Bud Beck Show is the most successful Liberal Talk Radio Show in any market in America.
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