Kucinich in Trouble in November

Dennis Kucinich, the most quirky and left-wing member of Congress has become famous for many things. Of course, he tried to impeach President Bush and ran for President in 2004 and 2008. He originally opposed Obama's health care plan-- because it wasn't socialist enough and wants it to go further.


Kucinich has been in office for over 10 years in the Ohio district which includes Cleveland. He was formerly mayor of that city before being thrown out unceremoniously in 1979 after a recall election almost forced him out early. He was saved by a margin of just 236 votes out of about 160,000 cast. He was then trounced by over 13% by future Congressman George Voinovich.


Kucinich has not been favored in recent polling. Despite being in Cleveland politics for over 30 years he may be in danger on November 4th. According to the most recent polling from the region his Republican opponent is on his heels. Kucinich is only winning by a meager 4% and if those polled are informed about the Congressman's past he drops behind by a similar margin.


Kucinich's vote totals fell from 2004-2006-2008 suggesting that voters are perhaps tired of Kucinich's antics. He was even challenged in a Democratic primary in 2008 and barely gained more than 50%. 


2008 Democratic Primary:

• Dennis Kucinich (inc.) – 68,156 (50.27%)
• Joe Cimperman – 47,891 (35.32%)
• Barbara Anne Ferris – 8,780 (6.48%)
• Thomas O'Grady – 6,780 (5.00%)
• Rosemary Palmer – 3,982 (2.94%)

It now appears that the larger media has taken a look at the Congressman and decided that maybe his accomplishments are not all that impressive. Less than 10% of the bills that he introduced have been passed, including:

• The Ukrainian Museum and Archives has a copy of "Window on America," a TV program the U.S. Information Agency beamed at Ukraine in 1998.

• Revolutionary War hero Casimir Pulaski is now an honorary citizen of the United States.

• A Cleveland post office has a new name.

• Another Cleveland post office has a new name.

Kucinich used to be a pro-life Democrat before switching positions to run for President in 2004. He's also been the most outspoken opponent of America's wars overseas and has tried to impeach both President Bush and Vice President Cheney. Let's see if he can hold on in 2010.


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