Kucinich supporter makes cross-country voyage [View All]

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http://www.iowastatedaily.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2003/10/17/3f8f620338402

The walk across America for Dennis is underway. I'll be joining the last leg in CA!

He speaks from the treads of his soles, worn-in tennis shoes with almost 800 miles of previous experience. Like a disciple following his leader, Jon Meier plans to plod from coast to coast carrying the campaign message of Democratic candidate, Dennis Kucinich.

"He's become one of my heroes and that doesn't happen very often with politicians," Meier said.

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In the winter of 2002, Meier walked more than 800 miles from Ames to Washington, D.C. to participate in a peace rally.

"To me, walking represents a lot of the change I wish America and the rest of the world would go through," Meier said.

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"My heart is calling me toward this venture and I know deep inside why I'm walking, but I don't know if I can express that accurately."

"He's acting with his feet and his self and not just going to a voting booth," Kaplan said.

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While Kucinich has not yet drawn huge amounts of support, Meier doesn't consider the possibility of him dropping out of the race.

"I feel like I have enough hope and faith in humanity. Maybe I'm just being naïve, but I feel like he can win this."