Dennis Kucinich

Dennis John Kucinich (born October 8, 1946) is a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, for the 10th District of Ohio (map). He also sought the Democratic Party's nomination in the 2004 presidential election. Though he won no primaries, he continued campaigning for months with the goal of influencing the Democratic Party to shift its platform in the progressive direction, especially on the issue of withdrawing from Iraq. On July 23, 2004, Kucinich ended his campaign and endorsed Democratic Senator John Kerry for President.

Notable quotes

• "You're looking at a guy who believes he can beat a rigged game."
• "With the capture of Saddam Hussein, the administration's stated goal of removing him from power has been accomplished. The United States must seize this moment and end the occupation of Iraq."
• "Everyone should have health insurance? I say everyone should have health care. I'm not selling insurance."
• "We have weapons of mass destruction we have to address here at home. Poverty is a weapon of mass destruction. Homelessness is a weapon of mass destruction. Unemployment is a weapon of mass destruction."
• "We're not locked in to these conditions that degrade the environment, and jeopardize the future of our children."
• "I hold in my heart that rebellious spirit of youth that demands change."