In which we all clap our hands (DEBATE TRANSCRIPT ADDED)

Posted by: Sister Toldjah on January 24, 2008 at 7:57 pm

Ladies and gents, Dennis Kucinich has decided to drop out of the presidential race:

CLEVELAND – Democrat Dennis Kucinich is abandoning his second, long-shot bid for the White House as he faces a tough fight to hold onto his other job — U.S. congressman.

In an interview with Cleveland’s Plain Dealer, the six-term House member said he was quitting the race and would make a formal announcement on Friday.

“I will be announcing that I’m transitioning out of the presidential campaign,” Kucinich said. “I’m making that announcement tomorrow about a new direction.”

Kucinich has received little support in his presidential bid; he got 1 percent of the vote in the New Hampshire primary and was shut out in the Iowa caucuses. He did have a devoted following.

Kucinich, 61, is facing four challengers in the Democratic congressional primary March 4, and earlier this week he made an urgent appeal on his Web site for funds for his re-election. Rival Joe Cimperman has been critical of Kucinich for focusing too much time outside of his district while campaigning for president.

His decision comes a month after the death of his youngest brother, Perry Kucinich.

Kucinich said he will not endorse another Democrat in the primary.

The next question is: When will Ron Paul follow suit? Maybe after tonight’s GOP debate in Boca Raton.

Hey, a girl can dream, can’t she?

And speaking of tonight’s debate, which will be broadcast at 9 ET on MSNBC, John Hawkins will be liveblogging it. I’ll probably watch it, but I can’t guarantee I’ll be awake for the whole thing. This is day 4 of a mega-busy work week for me, and I am exhausted.

Fri AM Update: Here’s a transcript of last night’s debate, which by most accounts was “civil.”

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12 Responses to “In which we all clap our hands (DEBATE TRANSCRIPT ADDED)”

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  1. Neil says:

    Shouldn’t Guliani drop out before Paul? Paul’s been consistently beating him, lol.

  2. Tango says:

    Is Kucinich lobbying for the Veep spot? =))

  3. Kucinich can’t drop out! Who will represent the space alien constituency??

    Maybe it’s preparatory to announcing the Paul-Kucinich unity ticket. :d

  4. sodaboy says:

    This hurts Edwards – once VP nominee – now the last loon standing on the left

  5. Skull says:

    Tonight’s debate was in Boca Raton FL. Next Wednesday, the 30th, will be the Reagan library debate.

  6. camojack says:

    Extraterrestrials told him to quit: :-@
    >-)=:)

  7. Jerry says:

    This is not good news. Do any of you people realize just how many extra hours the Golden Gate Bridge security people are now going to have to log convincing locals plus assorted Marin County residents not to jump?

    It can be such a chore living out here in the San Francisco Bay area, I’ll tell you… ;)

  8. Lorica says:

    I think, to prove Dennis’ worth as a President, the producers of the next “Independance Day” movie should cast him as the President. Then he could “negotiate” a fair and equitable surrender agreement, and we can all live under the boot heel of an alien regime. – Lorica

  9. NC Cop says:

    Who’s Dennis Kucinich??? :d

  10. Baklava says:

    Boy was Russert antagonistic with his questions.

    Can someone find an honest questioner/moderator out there or must we put up with this crap each time? Liberals may enjoy seeing the moderator get so antagonistic but you liberals MUST admit the bias is present…..

  11. PCD says:

    Now that Kook-cinich is out, when are the rest of the Anti-Americans quitting?