If Kucinich were nominated, who should be VP?

[rucky]

us second-tier folks can play this game, too

[Colobo]

1. Gravel.

[wildhorses]

2. edwards

:shrug:

[AtomicKitten]

3. Johnny Depp.

[polichick]

54. That really would be...

INSPIRING!!! :)

[AtomicKitten]

57. I think a pirate would balance the ticket quite nicely.

[polichick]

58. Oh, absolutely!!! nt

[Colobo]

4. Kucinich/Gravel- Because all America needs is Love.

[presspeal]

5. SECOND-TIER?

What second-tier?
What about Edwards?:evilgrin:

[deadmessengers]

6. Santa Claus. n/t

[alteredstate]

7. Sean Penn eom

[harun]

49. I second that (n/t)

[screembloodymurder]

8. you're dreaming

but I'd like to see more of his wife.

[presspeal]

12. Only dreams...

are worth pursuing.:kick:

[rucky]

9. what is it about Kucinich that brings out the playground bully in people?

:shrug:

[Colobo]

10. He has no chance, and we all know it. It's hard to take him seriously

and I don't even think he is in the race to win. He's there to get his message across.

[Cobalt Violet]

38. And Obama does?

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[MuseRider]

11. I don't think it is DK. n/t

[Douglas Carpenter]

13. Either Governor Brian Schweitzer of Montana or Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont

That would make enough philosophic consistency and a straight forward populist message.

Governor Schweitzer and family


link: http://governor.mt.gov/governor/govbio.asp
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Senator Bernie Sander


link: http://bernie.org/?page_id=35

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Congressman Dennis Kucinich on the Issues:




http://www.dennis4president.com/go/issues/

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IF anywhere near half the people who agree with Congressman Dennis Kucinich on the issues sent him a donation -- he would be a major top-tier contender very, very fast:

Donating through DU/ACT Blue is very fast. It's very easy. Do it now! I did...

link:

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Whether or not you are convinced that Congressman Kucinich could possibly win...if you want the issues only Dennis Kucinich raises brought to the public square, if you believe his message of Strength through Peace is important, that the whole question of corporate control of government is important, that single-payer universal health care is important, if you believe American needs fundamental changes; his campaign needs a lot more money then it has in its coffers now.

Mr. Kucinich does not have the funding of the top-tier candidates. Corporate lobbyist seeking government favoritism for their special interest won’t be writing their $2300 checks paying for access like they do for other candidates. But small donations DO add up very, very fast. That's how the Dean campaign became a significant force in 2004.

Donating through DU/ACT Blue is very fast. It's very easy. Do it now! I did...

link:

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[alteredstate]

15. I love Dennis Kucinich

and I will contribute to his campaign.

[Douglas Carpenter]

26. Thank you! I admit that its a long shot. But stranger things have happened. And it is possible.

But what is NOT such a long shot. And is entirely possible. And all the dynamics are there to make it happen -- Congressman Kucinich could become a top-tier candidate and his message and the issues he raises could be pushed by this campaign into the center of debate. That is more than just a little bit possible:

IF anywhere near half the people who agree with Congressman Dennis Kucinich on the issues sent him a donation -- he would be a major top-tier contender very, very fast:

Donating through DU/ACT Blue is very fast. It's very easy. Do it now! I did...

link:

http://www.actblue.com/entity/fundraisers/12518

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Congressman Dennis Kucinich on the issues:

http://www.dennis4president.com/go/issues/


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[BigDDem]

51. "But stranger things have happened"

Really? Like what?

[Stevepol]

56. Jimmy Carter. That was unexpected anyway, very unexpected.

[rucky]

18. Schweitzer would be a good choice.

I think I'd pick a governor over a congress critter.

[billyoc]

14. Jello Biafra.

Might as well shoot for the moon! :rofl:

[zulchzulu]

16. Max Headroom

Actually, if Max said what Kucinich says, the race could be pretty interesting...

[DJKDJKDJK]

17. Mike Gravel

No doubt.

[unkachuck]

19. Al Gore!

....Al would make the best VP for Dennis and his progressive agenda....

....we could get back to the Clinton years without the Clintons....

[rucky]

20. Is he really qualified, though? n/t

[unkachuck]

25. Al came out early....

....and strong for Howard Dean in '04....as best as I can tell, he's been moving progressively left ever since....

....like cheney commanding profit and war, Al could, as VP 'Climate Czar', focus full time on global warming from his office and not be labored with presidential duties....

[draft_mario_cuomo]

55. I think what rucky meant is whether Gore can constitutionally be VP again

I think the answer is yes.

[Double T]

21. Kucinich/Gravel 2008

[cascadiance]

36. How 'bout Kucinich/Grovel 2008!

[Double T]

66. Another EXCELLENT choice!

[Oldenuff]

22. We aren't 2nd tier...just the opposite

While everyone seems to be blathering away about how wonderful their particular favorite is,I tend to look at where they stand on our basic freedoms.Of all the candidates,there are only 3 who do not support the Patriot Act.Kooch...Gravel...and Paul,are the only ones who care enough about freedom to stand against it.All the rest are just pretenders.

For me,the bottom line is our freedom.Immigration...taxation...healthcare...abortion...guns..and all the rest of the issues,pale in comparison to that of freedom.Any candidate who supports the Patriot Act (and all that other intrusive BS...Real ID Act..The new Passport rules etc.)won't have my support,but instead has earned my disdain.

[MuseRider]

23. Great answer!

I also love your sig line.

Hello Oldenuff! :hi:

[ruggerson]

24. Someone even shorter

n/t

[rucky]

27. Shouldn't you be in bed?

school starts tomorrow.

[ruggerson]

28. Come on

get a sense of humor.

At least I didn't suggest Billy Barty.

[Yukari Yakumo]

35. Jason "Wee-man" Acuna? {nt}

[cobalt1999]

29. If he were nominated, that means a meteor has wiped out the rest...

So, assuming a large meteor did strike and Hillary, Obama, Edwards, and so on have been vaporized leaving the nomination to Kucinich, then that Mad Max guy would be helpful in the post-apocalyptic world.

[dweller]

30. seeing how he has been consistently correct on the issues

i trust him to choose his own VP, and rest assured that they will accomplish much together.

it's always been a matter of trust.
dp

[sueh]

31. Whoever Dennis wants. Go, Dennis! K/R

[Progressive Friend]

32. Cynthia McKinney

[MaggieSwanson]

33. I second that motion.

Kucinich/McKinney would be a fantastic ticket.

[orleans]

34. hillary (for gender balance)

obama (for height balance)
edwards (for general balance)
biden (for a polar opposite effect)
gravel (for some crazy inbalance)

basically, my answer is: i don't know.

[New Era]

37. In my perfect world...

I'd say Noam Chomsky. Al Gore would also be a great choice. And for those who say it is impossible

From ABC News

Who do you think won the Democratic debate?

Dennis Kucinich - 9,023

Barack Obama - 7,579

Hillary Clinton - 4,934

Joe Biden - 3,077

John Edwards - 2,829

Nobody won. I'm voting Republican. - 1,349

Bill Richardson - 936

Nobody won. I'm waiting for Al Gore to get in the race. - 936

Mike Gravel - 860

Chris Dodd - 186

Total Vote: 31,709


Like it or not Dennis is building momentum and could realistically be considered a 2nd tier or even top tier candidate fairly soon.

[the other one]

39. Sam Gamgee

As a reward for helping him destroy Sauron's ring.

[rjones2818]

40. RFK jr, Sheila Jackson-Lee, Hillary Clinton, Obama

In that order!

[Bluesplayer]

41. Wes Clark

[cyclezealot]

42. if only it could be true.

What a dream. If Bill Richardson could come around on trade, that might be a good combination. I think a huge majority of Democrats favor Single Payer, they are just afraid to go after the special interests.

[NoPasaran]

43. Dog the Bounty Hunter

For the gravitas.

[goodhue]

44. Barbara Lee

[LWolf]

45. There are some great suggestions on this thread.

I'm curious about who HE will choose.

[BigDDem]

46. Ernie Keebler

or Cindy Sheehan-Romney

[L84TEA]

47. Edwards. nt

[RFKJrNews]

48. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Kucinich/Kennedy...For All The Right Reasons!:)

[goodgd_yall]

50. Agreed n/t

[Superman Returns]

52. Kucinich/GOD

because that's the only way he'd win the presidency.

[BigDDem]

53. That's hilarious!

By the way, when did DK move to up "second-tier?"

[Norrin Radd]

59. Such jackassery on this thread.

[saltpoint]

60. I think Kucinich would locate a provocative veep nom.

He'd choose him or her for his own reasons and he wouldn't care if we liked his choice or not, and that's in keeping with his admirably independent streak in nearly everything.

He might choose Elizabeth Holtzman.

Or Ramsey Clark.

Or New York TIMES columnist Bob Herbert.

Or Alex Baldwin (whose columns this past year or so on Huffington Post have been pretty darned good and very darned liberal. He's a Gore Democrat but if Gore didn't run I bet Baldwin would give Kucinich a close look.)

Or Howard Dean. If Senator Clinton is not the Dems' nominee, Dean's hand becomes very free at the helm as Chair, and I could see him joining the ticket with a low-profile interest in future service in an even higher position.

Or Julian Bond. I'd love to see any Republican veep nom try to debate Julian Bond. That would be an evening to remember.

[bobthedrummer]

61. Russ Feingold would be an important asset as VP for a DK administration n/t

[Manifestor_of_Light]

62. Whoopi Goldberg.

[cleveramerican]

63. Paris Hilton

as long as we are in fantasyland, might as well go all the way.

[Vidar]

64. Russ Feingold or RFK Jr.

[Le Taz Hot]

65. Barbara Boxer

n/t