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Is the dream race of Kucinich vs Paul looming nearer?

Well, if the Dems would grow a pair and quit letting the Republicans control all the talking points, maybe people would see that he's not so far out there in relation to what the American people actually want.

When you take a minute to actually see where his positions are, they're not extreme, and I think a larger percentage of the american electorate agrees with him than most think. The problem is his label as a fringe candidate makes few people take him seriously. Meanwhile, centrist policies get labeled left-wing and the neocons laugh all the way to through the legislative process.

I would love to see Kucinich emerge victorious in the Democratic primary as Hillary and Obama pummel each other out of the race. Hillary's doing a great job of copying GOP campaign strategy from the last several elections - too bad the voters are sick and tired of their ***** and have become just angry enough to see it for what it is: 99.9% ***** and spin. Obama may fare better if he can avoid the negative side of campaigning, but I still think there are too many racist pricks in America to elect a black, non-christian president.

Here's why: Straight talk. People are tired of being lied to. He also makes a lot of sense. We need honesty in our government. He seems to be the most honest candidate that I've seen.

Kucinich said it best, Left is the new Center. Too bad the DNC hasn't figured that out yet.

Please God, let it be Kucinich for the left. Clarity over deception.

Richard Wolffe is well respected. This could be a great boost for Dennis.

Kucinich and Paul differ on very few issues but the ones they differ on are big ones. Gun control, abortion, health care. I think what they have in common is that (unlike Clinton, Giuliani, Romney) they are not working in the interests of large corporations. The "main stream" candidates say what they think they need to in order to get elected and then do whatever they want. These two seem to have nothing to hide.

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I'd vote for him.

The only reason people want a Paul/Kucinich ticket is because they love the out-of-the-mainstream politicians and the thought of two on one ticket sounds great. But if you simply went to their web pages you would see that they have completely incomputable views of government.

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1) Kucinich never signed the Patriot Act. Reason: "Because I read it."
2) He's the only politician voicing that an impeachment of Bush is necessary.
3) He's the most honest, non flip-flopping candidate I've ever seen.

He's got my vote.

We all realize that Dennis and Ron have obvious ideological differences, however they are both genuine human beings who seek truth and justice. They just have different ideas about how to achieve it. They stand together on the most important issues and I think that is what matters. I really want Ron Paul to win the GOP nomination and Dennis to win the Democratic nomination and I do my best to help them get there but I really think that if things go bad, we need to show the establishment that the wedge-issue based, false left-right paradigm they have created is being destroyed. The most important thing at the moment is stopping current and future wars and restoring the constitution. Once that is done then we can get back arguing about socialism Vs libertarianism. Imagine bringing together these two armies (actually 3 if u add good old Mike Gravel, who is great too) against the GOP and Democrats to show them both that their ***** will no longer be tolerated. I have absolutely no doubt that Ron and Dennis could work something out if it's for the good of the US and the world.

Paul/Kucinich 2008! (.....and Gravel = Secretary of State)

Kucinich is the only sensible democratic candidate!

Kucinich has my vote. I'd settle for vice-president, though.

I really respect Dennis Kucinich, he makes some solid points and doesn't take the watered down views that Hillary and Obama are taking to get a bigger vote share. That's important to me, and that's why I'll vote for him. As far as Ron Paul, I'm not exactly sure why people support him, I've seen his stances on issues and it's nothing really nobel or humanitarian (usual grounds for internet support), so I don't see why he has such a backing.

Go Kucinich!!!

I'm 18 this year and I'd vote for him!

All I want for Christmas is a Ron Paul/Dennis Kucinich ticket for which to vote.

I wish Dennis would spend more time taking care of his suffering district.

One may disagree with Mr. Kucinich (and I, for one, sure do on many subjects), but you have to admire the guy for always saying what he actually believes in. And doing so he does not have to flip-flop on anything. With most other candidates it is almost painful to watch at all this parsing that's going on in their head when they have to answer a simple question (I'm pointing at you Mr. Romney). Plus, his wife is hot.

I'd vote for him

If only the average American's intelligence even approached the average intelligence of those responding on this thread, then I would think we may see a real change in the government. However, I still think there are too many ignorant people who will be voting for whoever's name is a nice complement of being easy to say and easy to remember.

Kucinich is a great guy, but lets not forget the trivial most American pick their candidates, vis a vis Bush's re-election. Your average Americans are never going to be to have a President Kucinich until all the cold war crew are dead, it's a petty shame. The same goes for Obama, it doesn't even matter that most people think he's to young and talks too well.

I think Kucinich has some plans that could really help the majority of our population in many ways. Kucinich is the only candidate I will vote for because of his voting record and his position on the war and health care. His health care plan makes sense. I do not trust the other candidates because they did not vote right on the issues that are so important to the future of our country. I will not vote for any candidate that supported the Iraq war. I knew they were using false data and was sick when I heard the newspaper reporters calling Powell's UN speech a "slam dunk" for war against Iraq. It was so obvious and I still cannot understand why not one major network ran the many stories that came out from good honest reporting that would have helped save the thousands of lives lost in Iraq. I am sad for our soldiers who today are fighting a battle that cannot be won no matter how much they try. Kucinich is right that we must leave Iraq. I respect the way Kucinich spoke about the Middle East on the NPR debate. I like that he pointed out that Israel needs to understand that security for a Palestine will mean security for their own people. We need new ideas and people in our government. I don't like to speculate on why they lied and wanted this war. I just think the Bush family and the Cheney/Rumsf/Rove group have been running our country for too long. When has there ever been a leader like Kucinich in power? What might it mean for our country and our relationship with the world? I want to give a man of peace a chance to lead our country. I'm tired of fear and hate and war. Why not try a new way? Why are people afraid of peace?

I would love to have him as president, but just having Kucinich present in the debates is enough. The effect he has on the other candidates is amazing. He exposes people for what they are really after and not what they want you to think.

I really like Kucinich's policies (except gun control, moron). Its just a shame he looks like an elf. What if we went back to the old days where the majority of American's didn't even know what the presidential candidates looked like? Wouldn't that be sweet, judging people by their words and actions instead of by their looks?

Out of Iraq. No more Patriot Act. Universal Healthcare. Gay marriage. No White House ***** slathered on every press conference. Transparency and honesty from the executive? *GASP* He's the only Dem worth voting for in my book. Too bad he won't get the Democratic nod, not in this lifetime. And! not only is his wife stunning, redheaded, pierced, and has an accent to die for - she's intellegent! And funny! Call him a fringe nut. Call him a conspiracy theorist. Whatever. The one thing you can't call him is a liar.

Can someone please explain to me why these two people are so popular. Until the YouTube debate was discussed on NPR I had no idea Ron Paul was even running, and Kucinich seems to be popular and then disappear for four years after every election. I'M NOT PASSING JUDGEMENT, I JUST WANT TO KNOW.

Hands down BEST ***** DEBATE YET. Leave it to NPR for some real news....

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Democrats need to stop waxing pragmatic and look at the candidate they really want rather than who they think will win. I am so sick and tired of people saying "I'm going to be practical and vote for Obama even though I like Kucinich/Paul/Huckabee/Thompson/Biden/whoever better." Dennis Kucinich is the only candidate I will vote for. He has both his head and heart in the right place (Imagine that! A president who actually cares about the people!) and so does his wife. He doesn't have some rotten political agenda, he genuinely wants America to be better. I don't see anything wrong with a little more democracy in government ...

I'm 17 and miss voting in the primaries by a few months. I am hoping and praying for Dennis Kucinich to win the primaries so I can have the honor of being able to vote for him.

I'm a green party member, Kucinich is the one Democrat I could support and not hate myself for doing so.

If (when) he doesn't get the nomination I wish he would run as an independent.

Most Dems that I know have turned to Ron Paul, check him out people! It's not about parties, it's about the establishment versus the people and Paul is the best bet. I wouldn't mind seeing Kucinich as his running mate if Paul wins the primaries.

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