Do you believe Kucinich would win the primary if he did something bold?

[ProSense]

For example, how would it impact his campaign if he took impeachment to the floor as a privileged resolution right now?

[liberalnurse]

1. He would be admired by many,

but it's not enough.

[geomon666]

2. He would be ostracized by the entire senate (including Dems).

And he would be viciously attacked in the media by dems and repukes a like.

[lynnertic]

7. I wonder how the people would react to it. Reminds me of the 'angry white men'

movies of the 90s where one guy just stands up and says "I won't take it anymore". People paid money to see those stories.

Ordinary Americans love heroes and they love underdogs. Kucinich stood up to an unbeatable force before, when he kept Cleveland Public Power in the hands of the people.

Bring it on!

[geomon666]

11. I think the people would love it.

People are sick of this administration.

[bahrbearian]

8. But doesn't the Public get to vote, not the media and who cares about the Senate.

[geomon666]

18. Just look around DU.

There are many here that won't vote for him simply because they are in the Hillary camp or Obama camp or whatever camp. It's petty and juvenile but that's reality.

And the media influences voters. That's just common sense.

[cali]

9. Why would he be ostrasized by the entire Senate, when

he's not a member of that body? He serves in the House, and aren't there 20 reps who have already signed up with him on introducing articles of impeachment?

[geomon666]

20. Because Dems eat their own. That's why.

Do you really believe that if Dennis introduces articles of impeachment there won't be at least 10 different press conferences that very day from the differing Dem Senators (not to mention repukes screaming)?

Even the majority of the house would be against. Why? You gotta ask them.

[JackRiddler]

27. it's a start...

probably raise him 20 points in the primary polls.

[rateyes]

3. I'm still undecided, but if Dennis does that...

he's got my vote...unless Al Gore gets in the race.

[LeftCoast]

4. He would have a shot if he could successfully impeach Cheney

My 2 cents. :)

[Cleita]

5. No, because the press would ignore him and the late night

comedians make fun of him. The illiterati, who get their information from these sources, don't bother to find out what he stands for, what his record is and whom he gets money from. If the press doesn't do its job and report these things, the majority of the public won't know about it. So It would be a hard slog for him to win over those votes in the primary. Regardless of that, he's my guy. I have a history though of supporting the candidate who should have been President but never made it because he had too much integrity.

[rodeodance]

6. He has promised to do just that long time ago. what is he waiting for?

[LWolf]

10. I think he would win the primary if the nation heard him. n/t

[aquart]

12. What's a "privileged resolution"?

Too much I don't know.

[NoPasaran]

13. I'd like to see him wrestle a grizzly bear

I still wouldn't vote for him, but it would be entertaining.

[donsu]

14. he does and says things that are bold, every day

the media is afraid of his boldness

[etherealtruth]

15. No

Sadly, presidential races have devolved to popularity contests akin to the ones occurring in high school. Mr. Kucinich wouldn't win either ...and that is a shame.

[SoCalDem]

16. If he suddenly grew 10 inches taller, and got a face transplant

and he ended up looking & sounding like this guy:

http://www.theage.com.au/ffximage/2006/12/23/cmCLOONEY_narrowweb__300x450,0.jpg


or any generic , modestly handsome man of his age, with a more mainstream look..and hair cut.



Don;t get me wrong..Dennis has great ideas, but he is NOT telegenic. America is full of shallow people who would gladly forego the cake, and happily eat the canned frosting with their fingers...all day long...as they watch American Idol, so they can hoot and guffaw at the "ugly losers"..

There is no room anymore on the winners podium for guys who look less than what passes for "normal" these days...

[Ezlivin]

17. Have his wife do a "Lindsay Roberts" and text message Congressmen at 2 am

That sounds pretty bold.

[MonkeyFunk]

19. No

he wouldn't win a single primary, even if he did that.

It'd be a half-day story. He'd introduce it, the house would vote it down and go on about their business.

[Quixote1818]

21. No, while I like DK he says things in the Debates that would get him clobbered in a General Election

I can't remember what he said in one debate but it was something about Respecting Osama or something to that effect. I nearly spit out my milk when he said it.

[rjones2818]

22. It'd show for the first time, in a long time, that

there's a Democrat with some spine. I look forward to seeing Dennis bring the privilaged resolution to the floor of the House.

Go Dennis! :woohoo:
http://dennis4president.com
Choose Peace!

[dysfunctional press]

23. you meam like, hiring hit men to get rid of ALL the other candidates...?

yeah...in that case he might actually have a chance.

[stray cat]

24. No

[KoKo]

25. It doesn't Hurt Democracy to vote for the "Lesser of These" it eventually

makes it stronger.

[Puregonzo1188]

26. I think, in all honesty, it would take a miracle for him to win, but

doing something bold would help get a pretty decent percent of the vote, which would make a difference in influencing the party..
Either way, he has my vote.

[bowens43]

28. No , absolutely not.

In the days before TV he may have had a chance. America will not vote for him because he doesn't look like we expect a president to look.

[lateo]

29. It couldn't hurt.

Except you could expect the "librul" media to take out a hit warrant on him.

[U4ikLefty]

30. The Dems have already lost something by "ignoring" Dennis IMHO. n/t

[book_worm]

31. Which primary?

[flvegan]

32. You mean like becoming a corporate shill?

Works for some. Doubt he'd do it.

[dweller]

33. but of course

and emboldened by the usual suspects chiming in here who mock him with their drab fear, i'd say he'd become a household word.
America loves the brave and unordinary. Dennis is both.

:kick: and R'd.
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