OUCH.

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Kucinich Undermines Black Voices, Supports Fox

Posted May 30, 2007 | 06:46 PM (EST)

Dennis Kucinich has demonstrated that he, like Reps Bennie Thompson and Carolyn Kilpatrick, is out of touch with Black America. I've just lost a lot of respect for him -- because I can't believe it's simply a matter of being misinformed. At every level it looks like he's using race-baiting for personal, political gain.

Kucinich sent a press release Tuesday saying he'll participate in the Fox News / Congressional Black Caucus presidential debate. Despite a significant outcry in the Black community and committed activism in the Black netroots, Kucinich actually tries to position himself as standing up for Black voters.

Kucinich said for Sens. Hillary Clinton, John Edwards, and Barack Obama to skip the debate simply because it was to be broadcast on Fox was a snub of the Congressional Black Caucus.

"This is particularly troublesome because the concerns of African Americans should take precedent over what network is broadcasting the debate," Kucinich said.

Kucinich implies that the front runners are snubbing black voters and their concerns by refusing to attend the debate. Has he talked with every day Black Americans -- i.e. people other than the Fox-purchased CBC members whose talking points he uses almost verbatim? Has he talked with his good friend Maxine Waters?

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1. Yeah, I saw this earlier and it shows me that Mr. Kucinich is capable

of saying and doing some really stupid and thoughtless things. Imagine that!

[Big Pappa]

2. I think Rep. Kucinich is spot on.

"This is particularly troublesome because the concerns of African Americans should take precedent over what network is broadcasting the debate," Kucinich said".
Its all about getting your message out. Not having silly wars with Fox. I believe DK also has stated that if the other frontrunner's could not handle Fox, how could they handle being President.