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In reply to the discussion: Kaptur defeats Kucinich, wins Democratic primary in newly-drawn 9th District [View all]pnwmom
(108,955 posts)137. Depends on whether women's issues are important to you, I guess.
Kucinich was Johnny-come-lately on choice issues.
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Kaptur defeats Kucinich, wins Democratic primary in newly-drawn 9th District [View all]
Freddie Stubbs
Mar 2012
OP
God it just plain sucks that it came to that.....both are fighters for the working class. Stupid ass
FLAprogressive
Mar 2012
#1
He can go back to his old plan of running for Congress in Washington state
Freddie Stubbs
Mar 2012
#3
I think Dave Reichert would win that race in a landslide. The only district Kucinich could
WestSeattle2
Mar 2012
#78
Reichert has been redistricted away from Bellevue. He'll be in a strong Republican area.
pnwmom
Mar 2012
#96
Kaptur earned a 70 percent score in NARAL Pro-Choice America's 2011 Congressional Record on Choice.
mzmolly
Mar 2012
#27
I really don't think the "establishment" was all that concerned about getting rid of Kucinich..
WCGreen
Mar 2012
#46
Kucinich made people aware that there is a different way than the status quo.
RoccoR5955
Mar 2012
#73
Although I don't always agree with him, I'd preferred Dennis Kucinich to Kaptur.
BlueCaliDem
Mar 2012
#10
Bad choice for Democrats. Kucinich was a person of worldwide reputation; Kaptur is nobody
Brettongarcia
Mar 2012
#30
Kaptur brought more money back to her district than any other Ohio Democratic congressperson.
Ikonoklast
Mar 2012
#53
Nope: Kucinch dramatized Liberal issues on the world stage AND better than anyone alive
Brettongarcia
Mar 2012
#90
I AM saying it is better to intellectually clarify and publicize an ideal ... than stuff your face
Brettongarcia
Mar 2012
#103
I'm not sure what district you think Dennis will soon be moving on to, but if he doesn't take care
onenote
Mar 2012
#105
You ARE represented, when Liberal ideas, in support of minorities, are broadcast to the whole world
Brettongarcia
Mar 2012
#120
Dems revised districts to fit anti-discrim. ruling of SCOTUS; but Repubs are "gerrymandering"
Brettongarcia
Mar 2012
#93
What fight? This is a settled issue. Ms. Kaptur is the nominee and every good Democrat should
Freddie Stubbs
Mar 2012
#126
Both candidates are progressive. One was able to convince voters that she was more effective
Freddie Stubbs
Mar 2012
#124
In an economically depressed area, voters often want someone who can 'bring home the bacon'
Freddie Stubbs
Mar 2012
#142
Perhaps Kucinich should look at running for senator or maybe even governor?
cstanleytech
Mar 2012
#24
Yup: probably become a Green. Or? Work for the UN, etc.. Or? Independent commentator
Brettongarcia
Mar 2012
#130
Dennis Kucinich is now available to fill a position in President Obama’s next Administration
PuffedMica
Mar 2012
#31
I'd like to see this but I don't see Obama picking many Progressives for his team.
harun
Mar 2012
#67
It wasn't his district anymore. Kaptur had plenty of loyal followers in Toledo who voted
Kolesar
Mar 2012
#40
That sichiation sucks. Dennis will dust himself off and go back at it in another manner I'm sure.
lonestarnot
Mar 2012
#64