Watching the AFL-CIO/MSNBC debate from Chicago I was impressed against all my previous opinions of him by Dennis Kucinich. Some points:
– Of all the participants, he gave the closest thing to straight answers to questions.
– He gave the audience at the debate his direct attention… most of the others were aiming at getting their propaganda to the national media.
– He didn’t attack his associates as much as he attacked the Republicans.
– He was clearest of all the candidates on issues like NAFTA and the Iraq War.
Oddly enough, he also showed a small glimmer of charisma which I really didn’t expect. Unfortunately, he doesn’t have the money that the top 3 (Clinton, Obama, Edwards)have and he doesn’t get the same amount of attention that they do.
Now, as to whether I think he would be a good President. I still would prefer the person with the greatest experience and the real support of Americans… Al Gore. But I would not rule out Dennis Kucinich as Vice President. Or perhaps Speaker of the House.
