Reply #54: You're right, it was a knee jerk laugh. I respect Congressman Kucinich greatly.

[BleedingHeartPatriot]

Pelosi naming him as her choice for Intel Chair, at this moment, I think would be a strategic blunder. He is the embodiment of core liberal values (which I love about him), and he would be a lightening rod, attacked 24/7 in the MSM. Unfortunately, since a significant majority of American citizens don't know him, he would be defined by the rabid MSM, before Congress even starts their session.

So, for me, until the Dems actually have the power of the majority they have zero leverage to influence the message. And, Kucinich, right now, is under the radar of MSM definition. Once Dems are in power, he will, finally, be someone considered worthy of a forum, by that same MSM. And, he will be defined on his own terms.

And I really hope Madame Speaker keeps him squarely in mind for other committee chairs,(hearings, anyone?) after the new Congress is actually in session. MKJ