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March 13, 2008
5:46 PM

Congressman Kucinich Mourns Loss of Former Senator and Mentor Howard Metzenbaum

Labor propels Kucinich to big win

Author: Rick Nagin

Kucinich Wins Democratic Primary in Ohio

By JULIE CARR SMYTH
The Associated Press
Wednesday, March 5, 2008; 6:50 AM

Joe Cimperman hopes to tear down his former hero, Dennis Kucinich - Profile of Kucinich's primary opponent and his case against Kucinich

Kucinich Provision to Reauthorize the Underground Railroad Educational and Cultural Program Passes House

Fight Over TV Debates Outlasts Kucinich
By DAVID BAUDER

Kucinich Exit An Effect Of Biased Process
Daniel Wilkinson
Issue date: 1/25/08 Section: Commentary

Democrat Kucinich Quits White House Race
By JOE MILICIA

Rep. Kucinich creates commotion in House, claims President 'lied'

Created: 1/23/2008 2:54:10 PM
Updated:1/23/2008 6:55:40 PM

January 23, 2008

Kucinich campaign does it one handshake at a time
BRIAN SEALS
SENTINEL STAFF WRITER

FCC Rejects Kucinich Complaint About CNN Debate - Yet again, the media takes it upon itself to determine which candidates are acceptable

Supreme Court denies Kucinich ballot bid
Supreme Court denies Kucinich bid to get on Texas primary ballot
AP
Jan 18, 2008

The homage that Americans pay today to the inspiring life and lasting legacy of Dr. King is a fitting tribute to this leader who spoke so eloquently of peace, of social justice, and of equal rights under the law and under the moral covenant that established and guides this great nation. But, as we survey the grim realities of today, across this country and around the world, that rightful homage also has the somber ring of a faint and distant eulogy for a man and a message from another time.

That other time that we remember and honor was then. But, more than ever, it is also now.

In his speech at Riverside Church in New York City, on April 4, 1967, Dr. King spoke of one war that was destroying the aspirations of the people of two nations - the people of the United States and the people of Vietnam.

The Vietnam War resulted in the deaths of 4 million Vietnamese civilians in a nation of about 40 million - 10% of the total population of Vietnam. Americans lost 58,202 soldiers in that war. And in hard, cold numbers, the Vietnam War cost the United States the equivalent of $662 billion in today's dollars.

So far, today, this no-end-in-sight war against Iraq has resulted in the deaths of more than 1 million innocent Iraqis in a nation of 25 million. Four thousand of our best and bravest have died, and nearly 29,000 have been wounded. In hard, cold numbers, the Iraq War will cost the United States more than $2 trillion.

What would Dr. King say today? What would his message be to the President, to the U.S. Congress, and to the American people? It would be, I deeply believe, the same as it was more than 30 years ago: Iraq is a war that is destroying the aspirations of the people of two nations - the people of the United States and the people of Iraq.

And, it was only two years ago that the leadership of the Democratic Party, without invoking Dr. King but aligning itself with the powerful principles that he espoused, promised an end to the abuse of political power and an end to the war that was devastating the people of two nations. And Americans, believing that promise that we would "be free at last" from the policies that morally and economically enslaved this nation and unrepentantly took control of another, elected a new Democratic leadership in the U.S. House and the U.S. Senate.

Tragically, in the two years since, nothing has changed. The policies of this President persist and prevail. The Congress yields and subjugates itself time and time again. And the powerful, righteous, and universal message of Dr. King has been forgotten.

Dr. King's concluding remarks in his Riverside Church speech called for an end to the disintegration of humanity brought about by war: "Somehow this madness must end," he implored.

It is not in our power to bring Dr. King back, but it is within our power to resurrect his spirit in our daily lives and in the policies of the government that we elect to represent and lead us. He demonstrated throughout his entire life that social and economic justice are achieved not through compromising what we believe, but rather, committing to what we believe - whatever the odds.

In this crucial year for the future of our nation and the future of our world, today is the day to remember Dr. King's words, embrace his spirit, and fortify ourselves with the message that he left for us.

It is time, once again, to ask what we can do to forge ahead - in our votes, in our support, and in everything we do -- to reach that place where his words, his strength, and his optimism become more than a legacy. They become the policy and mission of this nation: "Free at last, free at last, thank God Almighty, I'm free at last."

Dennis Kucinich

REP. Dennis Kucinich was right to request -- and pay for -- a recount of the ballots in the Democratic presidential primary.

We say that not because we think there is strong evidence of voter fraud. Secretary of State Bill Gardner was probably correct when he said a recount would reveal a fair election.

Kucinich's recount, however, will answer some questions and put to rest some of the conspiracy theories being circulated. OK, it won't end all the conspiracy theories. Some people are impervious to facts. But it will show whether the "irregularities" Kucinich and others think they have found are real.

Kucinich also deserves credit for paying for the recount with campaign funds. Some candidates would have whined. But he chose to pay the price to have his questions answered instead of trying to pass the bill to New Hampshire's taxpayers. The same goes for Republican candidate Albert Howard, who paid for a recount of the Republican ballots.

Whatever the recount's results, Gardner has opened the process to observers so there can be no question about the integrity of the count. Doubters on both sides should let this settle the issue. If they question Gardner's integrity, then we'll know for sure not to trust anything else they have to say.