Praising Kucinich
While it’s sadly too late to do him any good, my keen radar has detected a huge Dennis Kucinich groundswell. First, Christopher Hitchens lauds him in Slate:
Dennis Kucinich is the sort of guy who we need in politics. He thinks long-term, and he doesn’t think that in the short or long term it pays to trade principles for compromises. That’s the attitude one wants in a president, of any party. This, however, is probably not the year for a man who basically believes in the downsizing of the United States.
Then Andrew Sullivan and Donnie Hall offer ringing endorsements. Sully:
My long take is that I’d support Kucinich over Clark if I had to. Clark is simply too crazy to be president of the U.S.
Donnie: “Ditto.”
I’m registered to vote in Virginia, which has its primary tomorrow. My impulse had been to vote for Al Sharpton. Now, I’m seriously considering Kucinich.
You can vote in Democrat primiaries?
I haven’t looked into it, actually. I’m under the impression that Virginia has open primaries, though. Most states do.
As a matter of principle, I’d never vote in the other party’s primary, of course. But the thought of masses of bored Republicans voting for Kucinich does amuse me.
Dennis Kucinich wins Virginia.
Wouldn’t that through an already confused pundit class into absolute chaos.
I don’t think Virginia has open primaries. And you have to register 29 days before a primary (I did look that up). You might want to do a little research before heading to a polling place tomorrow.
Yep: Open primaries. I’m registered–good ol’ Motor Voter!
I’m in Alexandria, but with the political leanings of this district, I would not be suprised if Kucinich did well among the legit democrats.
Yup, Virginia has recently been The Land Of The Crossover Voter In The Primaries, at least for local races. Certainly here in Loudoun County.
I have a hard enough time convincing myself to participate in the Republican electoral process, and then only for a friend. No way I’m going to get in the Democratic mix.
How about a write in candidate? Maybe you could write in Saddam Hussein. Oh, wait, now I get it…you want the Dems to nominate somebody they wouldn’t be able to vote for.