I am considering voting for Kucinich in the California Primary.

[calteacherguy]

I will not vote for Clinton or Edwards under any circumstances. I'm still considering Obama, but my vote is not set in stone. So, if nobody else enters the race, I'll be voting for either Kucinich or Obama.

Convince me why I should vote for one or the other.

[Not Me]

1. His position on the war, his leadership in the impeachment,

his support for gay MARRIAGE...for those of us who don't want to be relegated to the back of the bus.

He is just so right on so many issues.

[EV_Ares]

2. Good choice, Right now I am either him, Obama, possibly Edwards, one of the

three of them.

[Sherman A1]

3. I will vote for him in the primary

and the Dem nominee in the general. I just agree with him on too many issues not to vote that way.

Do your research and make your choice. You might try this website as it may be of help.



http://www.dehp.net/candidate/

[sandyd921]

9. I'm leaning toward Kucinich

and the survey results seemed to confirm this. No surprise, but interesting. I'm currently transitioning from supporting Edwards to "what the hell; I might as well vote in the primary for the candidate I am most in agreement with (Kucinich)". Who knows, maybe if enough people like me make the same decision...

It was surprising that Edwards and HRC were only one point apart in my results (HRC scored 1 point higher than Edwards).

[kansasblue]

4. It would be very interesting if the convention was deadlocked.

with no immediate clear winning. An open convention. I little excitment. With the primaries soooooooooo early it's going to be a long 2008.

[Frances]

5. I live in CA too

I haven't decided who I will vote for either.

[Bryn]

6. Vote for Kucinich

He's very straight forward and doesn't screw around with words, doesn't even hesitant. Obama couldn't answer a question about Barry Bonds so that makes him a bit weak leader, don't you think? A leader should be able to be strong in mind without fear.

[whopgood]

7. Kucinich

Did you watch the HRC/Logo Democratic debate last night? That would have changed your mind. The thing is, Dennis talks love, not war. Yeah, that slogan from the 60s and 70s. He is an articulate, wonderful human being. After watching, my fondness for Obama did go up. However, Bill Richardson was just plain wrong (um, Sir? I respect that you have done much for the GLBT community, but WHY do you think homosexuality is a choice?), and Hillary was PATRONIZING. Melissa Etheridge was right in asking why she and the rest of the GLBT community was thrown under the bus during the Clinton years, and Hillary was a bit snide and patronizing in her answers. I have no idea why gay people would think she won the debate; Even with the slight gaffe by Kucinich in his delayed pause to his summation, he still did much better than anyone else.

FYI, the HRC/Logo post-debate poll is at http://www.gay.com/content/poll/?id=5189&navpath=/channels/news/ if anyone wants to vote. How Hillary can be leading with 68% is beyond me. Kucinich is second with 15%. And after his horrible presentation, I'm actually glad to see Bill Richardson with 0% support in that poll.

[emulatorloo]

8. If you want to vote for him in the primary, do it! EOM

[LWolf]

10. How about if I just tell you

my reasons, and allow you to ponder and make your own choice?

FTW, I am a former calteachergal.

I understand where you are at with Clinton and Edwards; I'm also there with Obama. I know that he is smart, healthy, handsome, has dignity, has charisma, and is an eloquent speaker. He also does not have the experience and record I'm looking for, and I actually disagree with his positions on too many issues, more than any of the other candidates.

I vote on issues and record, not on poll numbers, propaganda, or money. That moves Obama off my list.

I won't spend a whole post detailing everything about Obama I don't like, but I'll give you the top 3 deal breakers:

1. Supports mentor pay for teachers. I don't even have a handshake or a smile for him, let alone a vote. Interestingly enough, I was teaching in CA in the early years of high-stakes testing, and actually have a photocopy of the check I got for "mentor pay" on the wall; I do have some background on that issue.

2. He is a hawk who will continue the so-called "war on terror," expanding into other nations, legally or not, in his search for OBL. I said this once before. The time to round up OBL has long passed; we've killed enough people and decimated the budget and enough of our national infrastructure. If he surfaces, fine. Let's snatch him. If not, we have other more pressing priorities.

3. He is too willing to leave too many things "on the table" that shouldn't be there. Example? nuclear power is on the table even though there is currently no safe and sane way to dispose of the by products.

Kucinich has my vote. Why? I like his position on the issues best, and he actually walks his talk. He actually votes his talk. He actually introduces legislation to move those issues forward. He is as much action as talk, and his actions support the talk.

I know the arguments against him, and the only comment I will make is this: if Democrats never have the courage to put working for the people "back on the table" by electing people who actually work for people, rather than corporations, lobbyists, etc., then it doesn't really matter what candidate you vote for. We won't get the change we wish to see.

Top 3 issues for DK:

1. Universal, single-payer, not-for-profit health care.
2. End Iraq, bring the troops home, and invest time and resources into domestic infrastructure and other issues.
3. No more WTO/NAFTA/CAFTA

There are many more, but these are the big 3.

Top reason? He's the best on issues and record, he's consistent, and he has more spine, commitment, and vision than the rest of them combined.

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

11. Kucinich is consistant, and walks his talk

He has always been for the people, ever since he was mayor of Cleveland. He is the only one whose health care plan is closest to Moore's ideal, he's cosponsored the bill H. R. 676. He has never voted to enable the Iraq War. He calls for impeachment and again sponsors a bill-H. Res. 333-to impeach Cheney.

Kucinich is not a lawyer. He's been a steelworker, worked in a hospital, and as a cameraman. His house is not palatial--its valuation is less than 30K.

Kucinich is the real deal.

[LibDemAlways]

12. I voted for Kuchinich in the primary last time around and

I'd do it again for one simple reason. Of all the candidates, his views are closest to mine. In the general, I'll vote for the party nominee (possibly with nose firmly held).

[movonne]

13. Add two more here...I have always love him, but thought he couldn't

win.. but then again if we use this as an excuse then we are playing right into their hands. Last night we decided to vote for him in the primary...

[CaliforniaPeggy]

14. I am definitely voting for Kucinich in the primary...

My mind and heart are in total agreement on this one...

[bigwillq]

15. DK has got my vote in the CT primary!

:bounce:

[MonkeyFunk]

16. I thought you already decided on obama

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=132&topic_id=3380674


even after deciding NOT to support Obama, but leaning toward Clinton

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=132&topic_id=3372542

[Lydia Leftcoast]

17. If he's your real favorite, then do it

Don't vote for someone just because all your friends are voting for that person or because you're trying to second guess who other people might like.

The primary is your one chance to express your preference.

[jab105]

18. I will vote for Kucinich in the primary also...

he's the only candidate that isn't afraid...

I got a hug from him at Take Back America after his amazing speech there, he is absolutely inspiring!

[elizm]

19. Honey...you need to chill.....

You must be exhausted jumping from candidate to candidate like that....and 1245 posts in only 3 months..:freak: I'm thinking something's up with that.:shrug:

[fed-up]

20. DK is the ONLY one I will vote for in 2008 nt

[Douglas Carpenter]

21. I will support the nominee of the Democratic Party - but the primaries I will vote my concience

Congressman Dennis Kucinich on the issues:

http://www2.kucinich.us/issues

Some are supporting Congressman Kucinich because they strongly believe he can win. Others are supporting him because they support his agenda (or at least most of it) and want those issues brought to the center of public debate.

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.

So 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.

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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If those who care about the issues Mr. Kucinich raises donate NOW – HE WILL BE

A TOP-TIER CANDIATE!!

It's fast. It's very easy. Do it now! I did…..

link:

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


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[goodgd_yall]

22. Vote Kucinich n/t

[illinoisprogressive]

23. DK has some good ideas.

[Colobo]

24. Vote for someone that can win the GE.